Chinese researchers have achieved a record-breaking 1 gigabit-per-second (Gbps) data downlink from a satellite in geostationary orbit (36,000 km above Earth) using an optical laser link – with a laser device as weak as a “night light” or candle in power scmp.com scmp.com. In a recent demonstration, a 2-watt laser beam transmitted data to a…
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Definition and How Geostationary Orbit Works A geostationary orbit (GEO) is a circular orbit around Earth’s equator at approximately 35,786 km altitude (about 22,236 miles) where a satellite orbits once per sidereal day (~23 hours 56 minutes) in the same direction as Earth’s rotation en.wikipedia.org esa.int. This precise altitude and orbital period make the satellite…
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Internet Access in Vatican City: History, Infrastructure, Providers, and Modern ChallengesThe Vatican City State, though the world’s smallest country, boasts a modern telecommunications system. It controls its own top-level internet domain .va and nearly all of its roughly 800 residents have internet access, with cellular phones widely used in daily life mesacc.edu. Over the past few …
AI Revolution: 48 Hours of Breakthroughs, Battles, and Backlash (July 17–18, 2025)Major Corporate AI Announcements and Product Releases OpenAI’s ChatGPT Agent was unveiled, introducing a personal AI assistant mode within ChatGPT. OpenAI launched ChatGPT “Agent” on July 17, adding powerful new “agentic” capabilities to its popular chatbot reuters.com inkl.com. Unlike a traditio…
Robotaxis, Rocket Launches, and Record Profits – Tech Highlights (July 17–18, 2025)Tech news on July 17 and 18, 2025 saw breakthroughs and surprises across consumer gadgets, industry deals, financial results, regulatory moves, and even outer space. Below we break down the major developments in consumer technology, enterprise & industry, markets, regulation, and infrastructu…
Battle of the Pro Tablets: Apple M2 iPad Pro vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 – Which Reigns Supreme?IntroductionThe Apple iPad Pro with the M2 chip and the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 represent the pinnacle of tablet-meets-laptop devices from their respective companies. Both promise powerful performance in sleek, portable designs – but they take very different approaches. Apple’s M2 iPad Pro refin…
Drone Laws in Poland (2025): Comprehensive Guide to Regulations & RequirementsOverview of Poland’s Drone Regulatory Framework Poland’s drone regulations are governed by a combination of European Union rules and national laws. Since 31 December 2020, Poland has adopted the common EU drone regulations established by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ulc.gov.pl…
