3I/ATLAS, an interstellar comet, was detected on July 1, 2025, possibly 10 km across, and is the third known interstellar visitor after ʻOumuamua (2017) and Borisov (2019). <li NASA’s Parker Solar Probe captured the closest-ever images of the Sun’s corona and solar wind from 3.8 million miles away during a December 24, 2024 flyby. <li…
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Global EV battery pack prices fell about 20% in 2024, dropping from roughly $149/kWh in 2023 to the low $100s by year-end. In 2024, LFP cell prices were just under $60/kWh, and some Chinese LFP packs were produced for well under $90/kWh, enabling price parity with ICE for certain models. In 2024, a NMC811 pack…
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In Q3 2025 the global drone market faces significant supply-chain pressure from component shortages, tariffs, and logistics delays, with China historically dominating motor, ESC, battery, flight controller, camera, sensor, propeller, and carbon-fiber airframe production. After China tightened dual-use drone component exports in late 2024, infrared sensor exports fell by 30% and prices tripled, while U.S.-bound…
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Geely’s Zeekr is rumored to be preparing a hypercar with over 2,000 horsepower, an upgrade to the Zeekr 001 FR that currently has 1,300 horsepower. Lucid Motors’ Air Grand Touring set a Guinness World Record for the longest electric-vehicle journey without recharging, covering about 1,205 km from St. Moritz to Munich. BYD will start assembling…
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Executive Summary Samsung’s first tri‑fold flagship—rumored to launch as the Galaxy G Fold—has moved from sci‑fi prototype to near‑production reality. Across Korean, Chinese, Spanish, and English‑language outlets, we now have: Below is a deep‑dive into every credible rumor, expert quote, patent clue and trade‑show sighting to date. 1. From Prototype to Product: A Timeline Year Milestone Source 2021…
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Replika launched in 2017 and by 2025 has over 35 million users worldwide, including about 250,000 paying subscribers. Replika Pro costs about $5.83–$15.99 per month (varies by plan), roughly $70 per year, with a $299 lifetime option. Replika Pro unlocks a romantic partner mode with longer memory, more intimate roleplay, voice calls, and AR/VR features.…
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NASA Partners with Netflix to Stream Live Space Coverage NASA and Netflix announced that live space coverage, including rocket launches and spacewalks, will soon be available on Netflix. This expands NASA+’s reach, which recently launched on Amazon Prime. “Live space coverage now offered on NASA+…will also be coming to Netflix soon this summer,” the agencies…
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Study: Generative AI Like ChatGPT Reduces Critical Thinking in Student Writing A preliminary MIT study found students using ChatGPT for writing assignments showed lower critical thinking and reduced neural connectivity compared to those writing unaided. Educators noted AI-written texts lacked creativity and depth. Lead researcher Nataliya Kosmyna cautioned against claims that AI makes people ‘dumber,’…
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ChatGPT to Integrate with Slack and Canva for Deep Research Mode OpenAI is adding Slack and Canva integrations to ChatGPT’s “deep research” mode, enhancing automated research capabilities. These connectors allow ChatGPT to access data from corporate tools and generate both analytical texts and visual content, targeting researchers, analysts, and journalists. Privacy controls ensure user data…
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Russia and Belarus Plan AI Based on ‘Traditional Values’ Amid Global AI Concerns Russia and Belarus aim to develop an AI system grounded in traditional values, citing risks of bias and manipulation in Western chatbots. Sergey Glazyev warned, “one of the famous chats fell into racism, Nazism, and glorification of fascism.” The initiative seeks trustworthy,…
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