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  • Cloudflare Q3 2025 Internet Disruptions: Fires, Bullets, and Earthquakes Expose Fragile Global Connectivity
    November 2, 2025, 4:38 PM EST. Cloudflare's Q3 2025 Internet Disruptions report tracks outages across 125 countries from July through September, underscoring how fragile global connectivity remains despite modern protections. Causes include government-imposed blackouts during exams in Iraq, Syria, and Sudan; a license loss in Venezuela that cut thousands of users offline; stray bullets in Texas that damaged fiber; and construction work that severed cables in the Dominican Republic and Angola. Natural disasters and accidents also hit hard: a fire at Egypt's Ramses Exchange, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia's Kamchatka region, and Starlink's core-network software failure. The study argues that no routing optimization or firewall management can offset damaged physical infrastructure, illustrating systemic risks to internet access and the reality of global outages driven by a wide range of events.
  • AYANEO's first gaming smartphone could redefine mobile play with built-in shoulder buttons
    November 2, 2025, 4:36 PM EST. AYANEO, known for Windows handhelds, is entering smartphones with a device aimed at mobile gamers. The teaser shows a standard rectangle with dual cameras and what appear to be shoulder buttons on the upper edges, a feature rare on flagships but common on gaming phones. Rumors point to a sliding design that hides built-in controls, echoing the Sony Xperia Play, while AYANEO's handheld-PC pedigree hints at strong performance and cooling. If real, the gaming smartphone could merge console-like inputs with mobile convenience, reducing on-screen gymnastics for shooters and RPGs and letting players travel light. Final specs, pricing, availability, and design will determine whether this is a prototype or a new category.
  • Digital 2026: Internet users exceed 6 billion as data costs and infrastructure shape access
    November 2, 2025, 4:32 PM EST. The latest ITU analysis shows that both fixed internet and cellular data plans remain prohibitively high in many regions, pushing users toward free public WiFi. In the Central African Republic, the cheapest non-promotional mobile plan costs about 26.7% of monthly income, helping explain a low internet adoption of around 12%. In Venezuela, mobile data can exceed 20% of income, yet internet penetration still tops 60%. World Bank data also show that roughly 23.7% of users rely solely on free WiFi. There's a clear overlap between expensive data and weaker adoption, underscoring that infrastructural challenges-not just price-shape access, making affordability a consequence rather than the root cause.
  • Huawei Nova Flip S: 5 features that make it better than Nova Flip
    November 2, 2025, 4:30 PM EST. Huawei's Nova Flip S debuts with a budget-friendly foldable package and a strong feature slate. Highlights include New Colors (six pastel shades) and a Compact Design that's light and pocket-friendly. It uses a 32MP selfie sensor, while the rear 50MP main cam can act as hover selfie for hands-free shots, including better night snaps. The phone runs HarmonyOS Smart Communication 2.0 for improved dual-SIM connectivity and signal boost in challenging spots. With Harmony AI Fun Tricks, the cover screen offers themes and games alongside Celia for everyday tasks. All this is offered at a starting price of 3488 yuan, making it a truly budget-friendly foldable.
  • Meta CTO Tells Staff How the Metaverse Unit Is Reshuffling
    November 2, 2025, 4:28 PM EST. Meta's CTO has told staff that the metaverse unit is undergoing a reshuffle, signaling leadership changes and a realignment of product goals to speed up VR/AR development. The move aims to better align the unit with Meta's broader strategy, streamline resources, and integrate the metaverse team with other divisions. Employees were briefed on updated roadmaps, new leadership roles, and performance expectations as Meta refines its long-term plan for immersive experiences in a competitive tech landscape.