Technology News 14.03.2026
LIVETechnology news rolling coverageStarted: March 14, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 14, 2026, 2:12 AM EDT
MikroTik ATL 5G R16 Showdown: eSIM vs. Micro-SIM vs. External Antenna – Which 5G Device Reigns Supreme?
MikroTik’s ATL 5G R16 is an outdoor 5G CPE with built-in eSIM, 16 dBi 4×4 MIMO antenna, and a 5G Release 16 modem, offering multi-gigabit speeds and preloaded eSIM data for instant setup. The LTE18 kit variant uses a Cat 18 LTE modem, micro-SIM, and lacks 5G or eSIM support. Both models run RouterOS and have a single Gigabit PoE port, but the 5G unit features more memory and higher weather resistance.
Foldable Phone Showdown: Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs OnePlus Open 2 vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 4
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 debuts with a wider 6.3-inch cover screen, sturdier hinge, IPX8 water resistance, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12 GB RAM, and a $1,899 price tag. Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 4 is thinner and lighter, features a 7.98-inch inner display, quad Leica cameras, and launches in China from about $1,280. OnePlus Open 2 is rumored to offer a thinner chassis, 16 GB RAM, and a larger battery, but launch details remain uncertain.
iPhone 17 Date Drops, Triple-Foldable Surprise & a 10,000mAh Beast – Mobile News Roundup (Aug 26–27, 2025)
Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, including a new “iPhone 17 Air,” at a September 9 event. Huawei will launch its tri-fold Mate XTs phone in China on September 4, priced at about $2,100. Google’s Pixel 10 series focuses on AI features, while Realme teased a phone with a 10,000 mAh battery and cooling fan. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 FE leaked with Exynos 2400 chip and 120 Hz display.
Mobile Mayhem: Foldable iPhone Rumors, Pixel AI Phones & More – All the Big Smartphone News (Aug 25–26, 2025)
Google launched the Pixel 10 series, highlighting new AI features like a “photo coach” and proactive assistant, with prices unchanged at $799 and $1,799. In China, Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ with a 7,000 mAh battery and ultra-bright display. Reports indicate Apple plans a super-thin iPhone 17 Air for 2025 and a foldable iPhone in 2026.
Mobile Madness: iPhone 17 Leaks, Pixel 10’s AI Revolution & Foldable Frenzy (Aug 24–25, 2025 Roundup)
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 on September 9, 2025, featuring a 6.3-inch base model, 120Hz ProMotion displays, and a thinner design. Leaks suggest eSIM-only and physical SIM variants, two battery shapes, and a new “iPhone 17 Air” model. iOS 18.6.2 patched a zero-day exploit, while iOS 19 beta adds adaptive power mode and Apple Watch health integration. Google launched the Pixel 10 lineup on August 20, 2025.
Mobile Phone Mania: Launches, Leaks & Market Shake-Ups (News Roundup Aug 23–24, 2025)
Apple is rumored to launch the iPhone 17 on September 9, with schematics showing different batteries for SIM-tray and eSIM-only models. Apple released iOS 18.6.2 to patch a security flaw and added new features in the iOS 19 beta. Google launched the Pixel 10 series on August 20, all eSIM-only in the US. Samsung shipped 58 million phones in Q2, while Xiaomi reported ¥116 billion in Q2 revenue.
Pig Neurons in Human Brains? The 2025 Reality Check on Neuron Xenotransplantation—Breakthroughs, Risks, and What Happens Next
Porcine interneuron precursors have successfully engrafted and functioned in rodents and an epileptic sea lion. Human neurons and glia have integrated into animal brains in research settings. In 2024–2025, FDA-cleared kidney xenotransplant trials began enrolling, and regulators updated guidance, but neuron xenotransplantation in humans has not yet started. Advances in CRISPR and immune-shielded pigs have improved safety foundations.
Does Putin Use Body Doubles? The Truth Behind the Rumors
In August 2000, Russia’s Federal Protective Service chief denied Putin used doubles, and Putin himself dismissed the idea in 2001. In 2020, Putin said he refused a decoy during the Chechen war. Viral photos and Ukrainian officials have repeatedly fueled rumors since 2018, but agencies like Reuters and Snopes have debunked key claims. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov joked about the rumors in November 2023, insisting there is only one Putin.
Unhackable Codes: How Quantum Key Distribution is Reinventing Secure Communication
China’s Micius satellite enabled satellite-to-ground quantum key distribution over 1,200 km in 2016 and intercontinental QKD between Beijing and Vienna in 2017. In 2022, twin-field QKD reached 833 km in fiber. HSBC joined a London quantum-secured network in 2023. The NSA warns QKD is not ready for broad government use, urging a hybrid approach with post-quantum cryptography.
No-Code AI Revolution: How Non-Techies Are Building Machine Learning Models
A nurse informaticist used a no-code tool to build a hospital readmission prediction model without coding. Platforms like Google Cloud AutoML and DataRobot automate model building for non-technical users. Analysts expect up to 65% of new app development to be no-code or low-code by 2025. Limitations include less customization, opaque models, and integration challenges.
AI Stock Frenzy: Tech Titans Soar as Palantir’s $1B Blowout and OpenAI’s $300B Buzz Fuel Rally
Palantir posted its first $1 billion quarter, up 48% year over year, and raised 2025 revenue guidance. OpenAI secured $8.3 billion at a $300 billion valuation, with 700 million weekly users and $12–13 billion run-rate revenue. Nvidia and AMD shares climbed on AI momentum, while the Nasdaq rose 2% and S&P 500 gained 1.5% on August 4. Treasury yields hovered near 4.19% amid expectations of Fed rate cuts.
Bitcoin Bulls Eye $140K, Billionaire Drops $50M on NFTs, DeFi Hack Jolts Market – Aug 4–5, 2025 Crypto Roundup
Bitcoin dipped below $115,000 after a $6,000 weekend drop, driven by over $1 billion in leveraged long liquidations. Metaplanet bought 463 BTC for $53.7 million on the dip, while MicroStrategy’s holdings surpassed 628,000 BTC. The CFTC will allow spot crypto trading on registered U.S. exchanges for the first time. The EU’s MiCA regulation now requires a CASP license for crypto firms operating across the bloc.
Inside the Vault: How Secret Innovations Fuel Tech, Pharma, Defense and More
Coca-Cola’s formula has remained a trade secret for over 130 years, never patented. In 2024, a leak exposed over 2,000 pages of Google’s confidential search algorithm documents. U.S. and EU laws, including the 2016 DTSA and the Trade Secrets Directive, provide civil remedies for misappropriation. Recent cases include Walmart’s $222 million liability in 2025 and a $630 million award upheld against a hard drive maker in 2023.
Gene Therapy Revolution: Cures, Breakthroughs & Challenges in Genetic Medicine
Casgevy became the first FDA-approved CRISPR therapy in December 2023, showing no pain crises in most sickle cell patients during trials. Recent gene therapies include Luxturna, Zolgensma, and Vyjuvek for rare genetic diseases, as well as Hemgenix and Roctavian for hemophilia. CAR-T cell therapies since 2017 have changed blood cancer treatment. Prices for these therapies can reach several million dollars.
AI Stocks Frenzy: Big Tech Earnings, Billion-Dollar Deals & New AI Launches (Aug 3-4, 2025)
Nvidia fell 2.3% and Alphabet dropped 1.4% Friday after a tariff-driven selloff, while the S&P 500 stayed near record highs, up about 6% for the year. Microsoft briefly crossed a $4 trillion market cap last week as its shares jumped 4%. Meta surged 11.3% in a day on an earnings surprise, adding $200 billion in value. 81% of S&P 500 companies reporting so far have beaten profit forecasts.
Crypto Chaos: Bitcoin Dips, New Laws & $142M Hacks – August 3–4, 2025 Roundup
Bitcoin fell to about $114,000 on Aug. 4, 2025, after new U.S. tariffs and Fed signals, while Ether traded near $3,550. BNB hit a record near $850 following a $520 million Windtree Therapeutics investment. The GENIUS Act became law, imposing strict oversight on stablecoins. July crypto hacks reached $142 million, including a $44.2 million CoinDCX breach and an insider arrest.
AI Stocks Skyrocket on Earnings and Deals – One Tech Giant Falters Amid Breakthroughs & New Rules
Microsoft’s market cap topped $4 trillion after a strong quarter and plans for $30 billion in AI spending. Nvidia briefly hit a $4.4 trillion valuation, the first company to exceed $4 trillion. Meta forecast higher Q3 revenue and plans $66–$72 billion in AI investments, sending its stock up 11% after hours. Amazon’s AWS cloud growth lagged rivals, with margins at a multi-year low and shares down 7%.
Bitcoin Plunge, Ethereum Wobbles, Altcoins Whipsaw – Crypto Weekend Roundup (Aug 2–3, 2025)
Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $812 million in outflows on Friday, the second-largest on record, as Bitcoin fell to $113,600 and over $600 million in long positions were liquidated. Ethereum dropped 6% to the mid-$3,400s. The UK FCA will lift its ban on retail crypto ETNs on Oct. 8. A U.S. appeals court overturned Nathaniel Chastain’s NFT insider trading conviction on July 31.
AI Stocks Weekly: Earnings Surprises, Big Deals & Bold Predictions in Tech’s Hottest Sector
Microsoft’s Azure revenue jumped 39% year over year, beating forecasts and helping drive an 18% rise in overall revenue, but MSFT shares fell 1.8% on Aug. 1. Alphabet and Amazon both topped Q2 estimates, yet their stocks dropped 1.9% and 7% respectively. Meta stock rose 10% after strong profits and AI comments from Mark Zuckerberg. Apple’s Q3 was flat, with shares down 2.5% as it set an 18-month AI deadline.
Bitcoin’s $115K Shock, SEC’s ‘Project Crypto’ Bombshell & NFT Boom – Early August 2025 Crypto Roundup
Bitcoin reached an all-time high near $122,800 in late July before dropping to $113,800 on August 1, still up 78% year-over-year. Ripple’s XRP traded at $2.90–$3.00, up 378% from last year, while Solana fell to the mid-$160s as DeFi TVL hit $135.8B. NFT sales surged to $574M in July. SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced Project Crypto to modernize securities rules and proposed new frameworks for tokenized trading.