Imagine sending a text from the middle of the ocean or deep in the mountains with no cell tower in sight. That’s the promise of Starlink’s new Direct-to-Cell technology – a “cell tower in space” that lets ordinary phones connect via satellite when terrestrial coverage is absent. In recent trials, SpaceX’s Starlink satellites have successfully…
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Galaxy Watch Shake-Up, Apple’s Hidden Health Trick, and a $23 Smartwatch Steal – Today’s Gadget News Roundup July 16, 2025Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Updates Revive Old Models and Redefine Design Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 8 series embraces an Apple-style quick-release band connector instead of traditional spring bars, marking the end of a decade of standard watch pins. This “dynamic lug” system (first seen on last year’…
VR/AR Weekly Roundup June 16, 2025: Apple’s Vision Pro 2 Plans, ByteDance’s New XR Goggles, and Massive Prime Day DealsIt’s been a blockbuster week in the XR world, with major developments spanning consumer gadgets, industry moves, and new immersive experiences. Apple is already prepping an upgraded Vision Pro while eyeing smart glasses of its own, and TikTok-owner ByteDance is cooking up a lightweight headset to…
Apple’s ‘Liquid Glass’ Stumbles, Google Merges Android & ChromeOS, Foldable Frenzy, and More – Mobile Tech Roundup July 16, 2025Google’s Android-ChromeOS Unification: A “Future-First” Strategy Google is officially confirming plans to merge Chrome OS into Android, aiming to consolidate its ecosystem across phones, tablets, and laptops hindustantimes.com hindustantimes.com. Android chief Sameer Samat hinted at this “ambitio…
AI News Roundup June 16, 2025: Musk’s ‘Waifu’ Chatbot Scandal, China’s Billion-Dollar AI Push, Google’s $25B Power Play & MoreChina’s AI Ambitions and Open-Source Revolution Beijing’s Billion-Dollar AI Drive: China is pouring massive resources into AI as a matter of national strategy. A New York Times report notes that Beijing is taking an “industrial policy approach” to help its AI companies catch up to U.S. rivals int…
Sydney Drone Laws 2025: New Rules, Forbidden Zones & Huge Fines – What You Need to KnowSydney is a stunning city to film from above, but flying a drone here comes with strict regulations. In 2025, drone pilots face tighter rules, clearly defined no-fly zones, and hefty penalties if they break the law. Before you launch your drone over the Harbour Bridge or a local beach, make sure …
