Over the weekend of August 2–3, 2025, the quantum computing world saw a flurry of major developments. Global tech companies unveiled ambitious plans and technical milestones, researchers reported record-breaking breakthroughs, governments rolled out new quantum initiatives, big investors placed fresh bets, and experts weighed in on the hype versus reality. Below is an in-depth roundup…
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Crew-11 Astronaut Launch Scrubbed, Then Success on Second Try NASA’s highly anticipated Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station faced a last-minute scrub on July 31 due to an unexpected weather violation. Mission control called off the launch just over a minute before liftoff, when a bank of cumulus clouds drifted within a 10-mile safety…
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The past 48 hours have delivered a whirlwind of extended reality (XR) and spatial computing developments. From tech giants doubling down on AR/VR hardware and AI-powered headsets, to new partnerships bringing immersive experiences to life, the XR industry is buzzing. Below is a comprehensive roundup of the biggest XR news and insights from July 23–24, 2025 – including product…
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Microsoft Halts China-Based Support Amid Pentagon Cloud Uproar Microsoft is restructuring its U.S. military cloud support after revelations it had been using engineers in China on Pentagon projects reuters.com. A ProPublica report prompted U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to order a review of all cloud contracts. Microsoft’s Frank Shaw said the company changed its processes…
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Cryptocurrency & Fintech: Bitcoin’s New High and a Trump Token Frenzy Bitcoin Smashes Records: The world’s largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin soared past $120,000 for the first time on Monday, marking a historic milestone reuters.com. It briefly hit $122,571 before settling around $121,953 reuters.com. Analysts attribute the crypto rally to strong institutional demand, optimism for upcoming U.S.…
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Introduction Google’s search engine is undergoing a radical AI-powered transformation. The company’s new AI Mode is an experimental search experience that uses generative AI to answer your queries in a conversational, in-depth manner. Launched as a Labs experiment in early 2025 and now rolling out widely in the U.S., AI Mode represents Google’s biggest search…
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