Russia has established a comprehensive legal framework governing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or “drones”). All drones are classified as aircraft under Russian law since a 2015 amendment to the Air Code, placing them under the jurisdiction of civil aviation authorities unmannedairspace.info. This means drone operators must adhere to regulations similar to those for manned aviation,…
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National Overview and Internet Infrastructure Russia has a vast internet user base and a well-developed core infrastructure. As of early 2025, about 133 million people in Russia were internet users, representing an internet penetration rate of 92.2% of the population datareportal.com pulse.internetsociety.org. This penetration has grown steadily from about 85% in 2020 to over 92% by 2023…
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Xichang has designated commercial space as its top future industry, leveraging proximity to the Xichang Satellite Launch Center and rich mineral resources. Projects like the Shenzhen Mofang satellite factory (70% complete) and new satellite and rocket initiatives are accelerating. By 2030, Xichang aims for an annual launch capacity of 1,000 satellites and a robust space industry cluster.
The Velvet Sundown, a band with over a million Spotify listeners, has confirmed its music, vocals, and visuals are AI-generated with human direction. The band describes itself as "a synthetic music project guided by human creative direction." The real owners remain anonymous, and the specific AI tools used have not been disclosed.
Samsung's One UI 8 brings major security upgrades, including quantum-resistant encryption via Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP), improved WiFi security, and proactive threat detection with Knox Matrix. Enhanced privacy controls, advanced credential protection, and new management options for Secure Folder further strengthen user data protection.
Global Next-Gen Networking Developments (June–July 2025): 5G, 6G & Wi‑Fi 7 News RoundupMarket Trends and Analyst Forecasts (Mid‑2025) Global telecom infrastructure spending has plateaued in 2025 after the initial 5G rollout boom. Industry analysts report that worldwide telecom equipment revenues fell roughly 11% in 2024, and 2025 is expected to be essentially flat ts2.tech. Excess …
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) News Roundup – June–July 2025Major SDN Announcements & Partnerships (Enterprise & Data Center Networks) SDN in Telecom & 5G Networks (Innovations and Deployments) Cloud & Edge Computing Developments Involving SDN Market Trends and Analyst Forecasts Mergers, Acquisitions & Regulatory News Conclusion In sum…
