Technológia 1 szeptember 2025 - 11 szeptember 2025

SpaceX will buy wireless spectrum from EchoStar for $17 billion to support Starlink’s direct-to-mobile 5G service, sending U.S. telecom stocks down about 3%. In the UK, EE launched Ericsson’s ARC technology, boosting 5G speeds by around 20% in cities like Manchester and Edinburgh. Pakistan approved its first 5G spectrum auction for December 2025. Orange activated standalone 5G core networks in France and Romania.

SpaceX Starlink Maritime now delivers hundreds of Mbps internet speeds on ships, far surpassing previous 5–10 Mbps connections. Inmarsat, Intelsat, and OneWeb have upgraded networks, with OneWeb offering up to 150 Mbps at $9,600/month. Iridium provides global coverage for critical communications, while SES and Starlink promise gigabit speeds for cruise ships. The U.S. Navy is testing Starlink for fleet use.

Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act, the first major U.S. federal cryptocurrency law, mandating 1:1 backing for stablecoins and federal oversight of issuers. Congress advanced the Clarity Act, clarifying SEC and CFTC roles. Hong Kong’s new stablecoin law takes effect August 1. Bitcoin traded near $120,000, with realized market cap topping $1 trillion for the first time.

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 FE at IFA on Sept. 4, featuring a 4,900 mAh battery and $649 price. Huawei launched the Mate XTs tri-fold phone in China, folding from 10.2 to 6.4 inches, starting at ¥17,999. Apple set its iPhone 17 event for Sept. 9, with leaks pointing to 120Hz screens and a thin "iPhone 17 Air." Google began shipping the Pixel 10 series with Android 16 and a new UI.

Pakistan approved its first 5G spectrum auction for December 2025, opening 606 MHz for bids after years of delays. SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites in August, expanding coverage in Alaska and Scandinavia. A nationwide Verizon outage on August 30 left U.S. customers with only emergency service for hours. Pakistan extended a months-long mobile internet shutdown in Balochistan through August 31.

SpaceX’s Starlink serves 6–7 million users in 140–150 countries as of mid-2025, up from 1 million in 2022. The network operates over 7,500 satellites, about 65% of all active satellites. Average download speeds reached 105 Mbps in 2025, doubling since 2022. Starlink expanded coverage to every continent and introduced the portable “Starlink Mini” antenna in 2024.

Global chip sales reached $57 billion in April 2025, up 22.7% year-on-year. Analysts expect semiconductor industry revenue to hit $700 billion in 2025 and approach $1 trillion by 2030. Apple released 3nm chips for iPhones and Macs, while Intel and Samsung plan 2nm production by late 2025. NVIDIA may invest up to $500 billion in U.S. AI chip manufacturing.

Amazon fulfillment centers use thousands of Kiva-designed AMRs to move shelves and fill orders. Starship Technologies operates over 2,000 sidewalk delivery robots worldwide, reaching more than 8 million autonomous deliveries by early 2025. The global AMR market reached $4 billion in 2024, with double-digit growth expected. U.S. states set varying weight and speed limits for delivery robots; Kansas vetoed a related bill in 2022.

Bangladesh’s two largest mobile operators launched the country’s first 5G services in major cities. Pakistan’s prime minister approved a long-delayed 5G spectrum auction to be completed by December 2025. Iraq announced a nationwide 5G telecom venture with Vodafone for rollout in 2025. The U.S. restored FCC auction authority but sidelined key 5G/6G bands, focusing instead on a 4 GHz auction.

A flexible perovskite module retained 84% of its performance after 2,000 hours at 85°C/85% RH. Japan will fund Sekisui Chemical’s 100 MW perovskite film plant by 2027, aiming for 20 GW capacity by 2040. A Chinese startup showed a 1.2×1.6 m flexible module rated 260–300 W. Multiple manufacturers passed IEC reliability tests, signaling progress toward flexible module standards.

SpaceX Starlink LEO satellites now deliver 200–350 Mbps inflight Wi-Fi, far surpassing older GEO systems’ 20 Mbps. Major airlines including Delta, United, and Air France have begun offering free onboard internet as speeds increase. Viasat/Inmarsat systems serve over 70 carriers, while Intelsat/Gogo and Panasonic Avionics supply hundreds more. Ground-based ATG networks remain limited to slower speeds and land coverage.

AT&T was named overall network winner by RootMetrics in late 2024 for reliability and coverage. T-Mobile leads in 5G speed and coverage, reaching about 325 million people, and posts the fastest median download speeds at 189 Mbps. Verizon remains competitive, excelling in some 5G reliability and video quality metrics. AT&T and Verizon provide more reliable rural coverage with their LTE networks.

A major Verizon outage on August 30 left millions in the U.S. without service for hours; over 23,000 reports were filed before restoration began. Pakistani authorities suspended 3G/4G mobile internet across Balochistan, citing security threats, leaving millions offline. AT&T struck a $23 billion deal for mid-band spectrum from EchoStar to boost 5G. South Korea fined SK Telecom $97 million after a hack exposed 23.2 million users’ data.

A single 80,000 BTC transfer worth $9 billion on July 26–27 briefly pushed Bitcoin below $115,000 before it rebounded above $117,000. U.S. spot ETH ETFs saw $4.6 billion in inflows over two weeks, bringing total assets to $10 billion. XRP jumped to $3.60 after a partial court win for Ripple, then dropped 14% as 50 million XRP hit exchanges. WOO X lost $14 million in a July 24 hack, affecting nine user accounts.

The global smart textiles market reached $6–8 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow over 30% annually, surpassing tens of billions by 2030. Defense accounts for 29% of 2024 revenue, while sports and fitness see the fastest growth. Recent products include Google’s touch-sensitive denim jacket and Cambridge’s AI-powered sleepwear. The U.S. intelligence community invested $22 million in hidden sensor clothing in 2023.