SpaceX’s Starlink has rapidly built a mega-constellation of satellites that is reshaping how the world accesses the internet. Since launching the first batch of 60 satellites in 2019, Starlink has put thousands of satellites into low-Earth orbit to blanket the planet with broadband coverage blog.telegeography.com. By late 2024, nearly 7,000 Starlink satellites were in orbit…
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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 …
July 15, 2025: AI’s Next Frontier – Generative Breakthroughs, Robotic Milestones, and Global Policy ShiftsGenerative AI Models and Technologies Major advances in generative AI continue to emerge. OpenAI has delayed the release of its first open-weight model – initially expected this summer – to allow for more extensive safety checks. CEO Sam Altman said they “need time to run additional safety tests …
