The Feed October 20th

Merge 104.8  |  20 October 2025

Researchers in the UAE have achieved a major milestone by testing one of the world’s fastest 6G networks, reaching a huge 145 Gbps during trials. With speeds like this, massive data transfers happen in seconds, making it possible to download several full-length movies almost instantly. 6G will eventually power AI systems, autonomous vehicles and remote medical surgeries.

 

WhatsApp is tightening its rules to deter spam and unwanted messages. Users or businesses who keep messaging people who don’t reply may soon face new message limits. Meta is rolling out an update that counts every message to an unreplied contact towards a monthly quota. WhatsApp hasn’t said what the limit will be, as it’s currently testing different limits.

 

Scientists at NASA say that oxygen on Earth is slowly disappearing. They have revealed that our planet’s breathable air is not eternal, and one day, it will run out. According to a recent study, the atmosphere will begin to decline dramatically long before the Sun expands to engulf the planet. We don’t need to worry just yet as they say this discovery isn’t a cause for panic, but rather a wake-up call about how fragile our planet truly is.