Introduction Satellite phones (or satphones) are mobile telephones that connect directly to orbiting satellites instead of terrestrial cell towers. They provide voice calling, SMS text messaging, and low-speed data by relaying signals through satellites to reach the conventional telephone network en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org. In practical terms, when you make a call on a satellite phone, your handset…
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Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla made history as the first Indian to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS), joining the Axiom-4 mission. The mission, a collaboration between Axiom Space, NASA, ISRO, ESA, and SpaceX, will conduct 60 scientific experiments, including seven from ISRO. Shukla said, "What a ride!...an amazing feeling to be just floating in space."
The UK is exploring AI, robot guards, and subdermal chips to address prison overcrowding. Justice Minister Mahmood met with tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Human rights activists call these measures "alarming and dystopian," criticizing the use of AI to predict future criminal behavior.
Semiconductor Industry Roundup (June–July 2025): Advanced Chips, Equipment, and GeopoliticsAdvanced Node Progress and Breakthroughs The summer of 2025 saw significant strides in cutting-edge semiconductor process nodes. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) continued to lead in 3 nm production, reportedly achieving near 90% yield on its 3 nm process – far ahead of rival Samsung…
The State of Artificial Intelligence in 2025: Breakthroughs, Challenges, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 1st, 12:02 CETThe State of Artificial Intelligence in 2025: Breakthroughs, Challenges, and the Road Ahead Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant promise—it’s a present-day force reshaping industries, economies, and societies at a breathtaking pace. The first half of 2025 has seen a flurry of…
Space News Digest: July 1, 2025 / Updated: 2025, July 1st, 12:02 CETSpace News Digest: July 1, 2025 Headlines and Highlights The global space sector continues to surge with scientific breakthroughs, new missions, and technological advances. This week’s news covers everything from the Vera Rubin Observatory’s first cosmic survey, the latest on Mars exploration, an…
