Astronomers were stunned when a 1960s NASA satellite suddenly “blinked” to life. On 13 June 2024, the Australian SKA Pathfinder (ASKAP) radio telescope in Western Australia detected an extraordinarily brief yet intense radio pulse lasting <30 nanoseconds and peaking at over 300,000 Jy chron.com n2yo.com. By tracing the signal in Earth’s vicinity (within ~12,400 miles…
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The 2027 total solar eclipse on August 2 will last an extraordinary six minutes and 23 seconds, with the path of totality spanning southern Spain, North Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. Unique celestial alignments make this event especially rare, offering millions the chance to witness a historic astronomical phenomenon.
RTX and Shield AI are integrating advanced AI autonomy into loitering munitions and weapons systems. The Hivemind system enables real-time, collaborative missions, while ViDAR software enhances sensor autonomy against swarm targets. "This collaboration shows how the defense ecosystem evolves," said Shield AI CEO Gary Steele, highlighting AI's transformative impact on military operations.
Google replaces Android Developer Previews with the Android-Canary-Channel, offering developers year-round access to early platform features on Pixel devices. The Canary Channel provides continuous OTA updates, but is intended for testing only—not for primary devices. Canary builds can also be tested via Android Studio and the Android Emulator.
Conversational AI and Voice Assistants – Key Developments (June–July 2025)Major Product Launches and Updates Amazon Alexa+ Rollout and Features: Amazon’s generative AI upgrade for Alexa – dubbed Alexa+ – entered broad early access by mid-2025. After a February launch event, Alexa+ was initially available to a limited group and reached over 1 million users by June theve…
EdTech Sector Developments – June & July 2025June and July 2025 have been pivotal months for educational technology (EdTech), marked by major platform launches, global partnerships, and a continued evolution in how digital tools support learning. Across K–12 schools, universities, and corporate training programs, AI-driven learning systems …
