Broadband Infrastructure: DSL, Cable, and Fiber High Nationwide Coverage: The Netherlands enjoys nearly universal fixed broadband availability, with 99.3% of households able to get a fixed internet connection as of 2022 point-topic.com. Historically, Dutch broadband has relied on two main infrastructures – telephone lines (DSL) and cable TV networks – and in recent years a…
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Regulations for Recreational Drone Use Recreational drone pilots in the Netherlands must follow EU-wide rules designed for safety. These fall under the “open” category of operations (low-risk flights) and generally include the following key restrictions and best practices business.gov.nl rijksoverheid.nl: Overall, recreational flyers should plan ahead and be mindful of their surroundings. Check for any…
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A Global Broadband Transformation is Underway The world’s internet infrastructure is undergoing a revolutionary upgrade in 2025. Fiber-optic networks are rapidly expanding across both developed and emerging markets, delivering multi-gigabit speeds and unprecedented reliability. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is being infused into network operations, making internet services smarter and more efficient. Together,…
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Imagine if every roof could not only shelter you from the elements, but also generate clean electricity. Advances in renewable energy are turning that vision into reality. From tried-and-true solar panels to futuristic solar paints, rooftops worldwide are being transformed into mini power plants. This report provides an in-depth look at current rooftop energy generation…
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Recreational vs. Commercial Drone Use Regulations Under the EU-wide framework adopted by the Netherlands, drone rules are risk-based rather than purpose-based – meaning the laws don’t fundamentally change whether you’re flying for fun or for business business.gov.nl. Both recreational hobbyists and commercial operators must abide by the same core safety rules in the “open” category…
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Hardware Highlights: Monster CPU and Mega-Storage Deals World’s Fastest CPU Hits the Market: AMD’s new flagship Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX workstation processor launched for a jaw-dropping $11,699. Built on cutting-edge Zen 5 architecture, this 96-core, 192-thread behemoth boosts up to 5.4GHz techradar.com. It’s officially the world’s fastest CPU, though its eye-watering price means it’s overkill…
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Portugal has undergone a rapid digital transformation over the past two decades, achieving near-universal internet availability and embracing cutting-edge technologies. Today, Portuguese residents enjoy a range of internet access options – from ultra-fast fiber connections in Lisbon and Porto to mobile broadband reaching remote villages in the Azores. Government initiatives and private investments have expanded…
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Every Jet Defending Ukraine’s Sky: Full Breakdown of Fighter Aircraft Protecting Ukrainian Airspace Ukraine’s airspace has become a crucible of modern air warfare, where a mix of aging Soviet-era fighters and incoming Western jets hold the line against a larger Russian air force. Since the 2022 full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Air Force – with help…
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Product Announcements & Innovations AI Chips and Memory Leap Forward: The semiconductor news cycle was dominated by advancements in artificial intelligence hardware. SK Hynix – a key memory supplier to Nvidia – revealed it is on track to double its sales of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips this year to meet surging AI demand reuters.com reuters.com.…
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Mystery of the Missing Ocean Plastic Solved – and It’s Worse Than We Feared (July 21, 2025) An invisible pollution problem has been uncovered: Scientists have finally cracked the “missing plastic” paradox in our oceans, and the answer is nanoplastics. A study led by the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research revealed an estimated 27…
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