The energy sector saw significant progress in smart grid technologies and energy management systems during June and early July 2025. This report highlights the period’s technical breakthroughs, major projects and investments, policy shifts, and insights from industry experts. Key themes include advances in grid digitization, AI and IoT integration, large-scale investments in grid infrastructure, evolving…
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France's SNCF will soon seek providers for satellite internet on trains, joining the European push for onboard connectivity. SNCF aims to combine satellite and 4G/5G to eliminate dead zones and ensure stable, fast service. "The combination...would offer a service suitable for streaming or videoconferencing," SNCF stated. Starlink and Eutelsat are potential candidates.
A Harvard Business Review report finds generative AI is now primarily used for therapy and companionship, marking a shift from productivity to emotional support. Expert Carlos Cortes warns, “faltam evidência científica robusta... e transparência algorítmica” for medical diagnoses, highlighting ongoing AI safety and trust concerns.
Sotheby’s will auction the largest Martian meteorite found on Earth, NWA-16788, weighing 24.67 kg. Verified by the Shanghai Astronomy Museum, the meteorite retains its geological integrity and features rare minerals. The sale, expected to reach $4 million, sparks debate over whether such space rocks belong in museums or private collections.
Tech News Today: Foldable Phones, AI Video, Interstellar Visitors, and the End of Exclusivity / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 12:01 CETTech News Today: Foldable Phones, AI Video, Interstellar Visitors, and the End of Exclusivity The technology landscape is shifting rapidly, with breakthroughs in hardware, AI, astronomy, and the gaming industry. This week’s news cycle is dominated by Samsung’s next-gen foldables, Google’s global …
The State of Artificial Intelligence: Global Impacts, Controversies, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 12:01 CETThe State of Artificial Intelligence: Global Impacts, Controversies, and the Road Ahead Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transitioned from a niche technological field to a force reshaping every sector of society. From business and education to healthcare, law, and the arts, AI’s influence…
