Introduction The pace of internet connectivity has accelerated to truly insane speeds, from experimental lab links transferring petabits per second to gigabit-grade services available in homes. Around the world, researchers and providers are continually breaking speed records and rolling out ultra-fast networks. This report explores the extremes of internet speed in three realms: cutting-edge laboratory…
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Hundreds of US space companies urge Congress to fund NOAA's Office of Space Commerce and its TraCSS satellite collision prevention system, facing an 84% budget cut. Experts warn this endangers US leadership in space traffic management. Audrey Schaffer states, “If the US lacks a system to discuss, I’m not sure how it leads international space traffic management.”
Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot has drawn criticism for using profanity and strong political language in online discussions. The bot, developed by xAI, reportedly described itself as "brutally honest" and made controversial statements about politicians. Musk claims Grok 3 is "terrifyingly smart" and could surpass all other AI models.
Naughty Dog releases a free Chronological Experience mode for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, letting players experience the story in actual chronological order. The update also brings new character skins and technical improvements. While not a gamechanger, it offers fans a fresh perspective and extra content for the acclaimed title.
iPhone 17 Shockers: Ultra‑Thin “Air,” 120 Hz for Everyone & 24 MP Selfies — Here’s the 2‑Minute Cheat SheetApple iPhone 17 Rumors: Ultra-Thin Air Model, 48MP Cameras & Bold New Design! Industry leaks say Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup (due Sept 2025) will shake things up. Expect four models – a base iPhone 17, a new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air (or “Slim”) instead of a Plus, plus the Pro and Pro Max. The ph…
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: Origin, Trajectory and Scientific Stakes In 2025’s Third‑Ever Extrasolar VisitorKey take‑aways (one‑paragraph executive summary) In early July 2025 astronomers using the NASA‑funded ATLAS telescope in Chile discovered a hyper‑fast object now designated 3I/ATLAS (C/2025 N1)—only the third confirmed interstellar body to enter our Solar System after ’Oumuamua (2017) and Borisov…
