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In a major development for space-based laser communication, Chinese scientists have successfully transmitted data from a high-orbit satellite to Earth at a rate of 1 gigabit per second (Gbps). This impressive breakthrough was achieved using an exceptionally low-power 2-watt laser, marking a significant advance for the technology. The experiment utilized a satellite positioned in a geostationary orbit approximately 36,705 kilometers from Earth. For comparison, this is more than 60 times higher than the orbits of Starlink satellites, which operate just hundreds of kilometers above the planet. ...view more

Some of the biggest leaders in technology are proposing a science-fiction-like solution to the growing energy and land crisis fueled by the artificial intelligence boom. Their answer is to build massive, solar-powered data centers in orbit around the Earth. Figures like Elon Musk and the leadership of companies including Google, Amazon, and OpenAI are backing the idea. They argue that as AI's demand for computing power escalates, Earth's resources will be unable to keep up, making a move to space inevitable. (Source: nytimes.com ) A Race with Global Players The push is creating a new kind of ...view more

A peculiar bug in Apple's iOS 26 is causing some photos to display with a distinctive red filter on iPhones. According to user reports, the issue specifically affects photos that were originally taken on Android devices and then viewed within the iPhone's native Photos app. The glitch does not appear to impact images captured with an iPhone's own camera. The red tint reportedly only becomes visible when a user taps on a thumbnail to view an image in full screen or attempts to zoom in. An Issue of Translation While Apple has not yet officially commented on the matter, the problem is thought to ...view more

Google has announced it will launch artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses in 2026. This comes over a decade after its first "smart glasses" model, Google Glass, was discontinued for consumers. The company plans to release two distinct models to cater to different user preferences. One version will be a screen-free device focused on audio interaction, while the other will feature an integrated in-lens display. A New Approach to Wearables The glasses will be powered by Google's AI assistant, Gemini, allowing users to interact with their surroundings in new ways. The idea is users can ...view more

Microsoft has removed a key feature for some Windows 10 users by disabling their ability to pause system updates. It could mean some computers may even try to update to Windows 11 without the user's intentional consent. The change primarily affects those not enrolled in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program and coincides with the OS's end-of-support date. A Loss of User Control Affected users on Windows 10 Home and Pro, version 22H2, now find the "Pause updates" button in their settings greyed out and unusable. This affects machines that have passed their official end-of-service date, ...view more

Microsoft has released its final Windows 11 update for 2025, combining a security patch that addresses numerous bugs with several system refinements. The mandatory cumulative update, codenamed KB5072033 for versions 25H2 and 24H2, is rolling out now via Windows Update and includes fixes from the month's previous optional releases. The release tackled a persistent issue for gamers using certain AMD graphics cards. Following widespread user reports of frequent crashes and driver timeout errors in popular gaming titles, this update is reported to have resolved the instability. Key Stability and ...view more

Meta has announced that WhatsApp will support chats from third-party messaging apps for users in the European Union. The move is a direct response to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), a major regulation that means designated 'gatekeeper' platforms must interact with smaller services. The new functionality, named "third-party chats," will be available on both Android and iOS devices. It is an opt-in feature, meaning users must manually enable it within their settings before they can communicate with people on other supported messaging apps. DMA Compliance Drives Change The Digital Markets ...view more