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Mixed Reality: Merging VR and AR to Reshape Tech Landscape
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Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies have sparked immense enthusiasm in the consumer electronics market, with tech giants rushing to enter the space. After acquiring Oculus VR in 2014, Facebook is set to launch its first VR headset this year, while Samsung, Sony, and HTC also plan to roll out their VR products. The influx of capital signals that VR is poised to become the next mainstream entertainment technology.more
Emerging Weapons Technologies to Reshape Battlefields Over Next 30 Years
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Over the next three decades, several new weapons technologies will emerge on the battlefield. Beyond currently developing non-lethal and energy weapons, multiple nations are pursuing anti-access/area denial (A2AD) systems to block military operations. A2AD technologies include anti-ship ballistic missiles, precision-guided anti-vehicle and anti-personnel weapons, counter-rocket, artillery, and mortar (CRAM) systems, anti-satellite weapons, and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) devices.more
Space Technology: A New Era of Exploration and Challenges
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The space industry is entering a phase of growth unparalleled since the 1960s. Emerging technologies—including robotics, advanced propulsion systems, lightweight materials, additive manufacturing, and component miniaturization—are driving down the cost of sending humans and cargo into space, unlocking new opportunities for space exploration.more
Microsoft to Cut 9,000 Jobs Globally Amid AI Chip Delays
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Microsoft announced plans to lay off approximately 9,000 employees worldwide, about 4% of its workforce, marking a major restructuring as it enters the 2026 fiscal year. The cuts, spanning multiple teams and roles, extend layoffs from May and June, aiming to reduce management layers and boost operational agility amid fast-changing tech and market conditions.more
EU Unveils "European Quantum Strategy" to Lead Global Quantum Tech by 2030
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The European Commission officially released the "European Quantum Strategy" on July 2 local time. Highlighting Europe's strengths, the strategy aims to build a resilient and sovereign quantum ecosystem, positioning Europe as a global leader in quantum technologies by 2030.more
FATF and BIS Highlight Systemic Risks of Stablecoins to Global Financial Stability
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On June 24, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) warned that stablecoins have become a preferred tool for illegal activities such as money laundering and terrorist financing. Their anonymity and borderless transaction features facilitate illicit use, while lagging global regulation and conflicting jurisdictions have amplified fraud risks. FATF emphasized that regulatory failures in a single jurisdiction could trigger global ripple effects.more
IQM Achieves Quantum Computing Profitability by Emulating SpaceX's Early Revenue Model
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Finnish quantum computing firm IQM has achieved early-stage profitability by leveraging a SpaceX-inspired strategy of selling pre-commercial quantum systems to government-backed research institutions and supercomputing centers, CEO Jan Goetz announced at The Next Web (TNW) conference. This approach has generated over €90 million ($100 million) in orders since its 2018 founding,more
WEF Unveils Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2025 at Summer Davos
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At the 16th Summer Davos Forum on June 25, the World Economic Forum (WEF) officially released its 2025 list of Top 10 Emerging Technologies. The selected technologies include collaborative sensing, generative watermarking, green nitrogen fixation, nanozymes, engineered living therapies, GLP-1 drugs for neurodegenerative diseases, autonomous biochemical sensing, structural battery composites, osmotic energy generation systems, and advanced nuclear energy technologies.more
Anthropic Data Shows Minimal Demand for AI Emotional Support via Claude
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Anthropic’s latest report reveals only 2.9% of users turn to its AI model Claude for emotional companionship, with conversations involving companionship or role-playing accounting for less than 0.5%. This contrasts sharply with perceptions of surging demand for AI companionship.more
The United States: A Global Leader in Economy and Technology
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As the world’s universally recognized most developed nation, the United States has long dominated the global economy, consistently ranking first in economic power. Its technological prowess equally leads the world, with the nation achieving numerous global firsts in fields such as healthcare, electronic information, aerospace, and nuclear industry within its short 200 - year history. At the heart of this technological dominance is Silicon Valley, located in the southern San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California.more
China: A Rising Technological Powerhouse
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Since the founding of the People's Republic of China 75 years ago, the nation has made remarkable strides in science and technology. Guided by the principles that technology is the foundation of national strength and innovation is the soul of national progress, China has not only caught up with and surpassed many developed countries in traditional technological fields but also emerged as a global leader in cutting - edge and emerging sectors.more
Germany’s Technological Prowess: Key Strengths and Innovations
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Germany has established itself as a global leader in technology, with distinct strengths in several cutting - edge sectors. From quantum technology to advanced engineering, the country’s technological dominance stems from strategic investments, a culture of innovation, and a highly skilled workforce. Here’s a closer look at its key areas of excellence.more