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The Independentworld3 hrs ago
NHS England to Equip High-Risk Sepsis Patients with Wearable Monitors
NHS England announced Tuesday a strategy to equip higher-risk patients with wearables that track vital signs. The plan targets preventing 1,000 sepsis deaths each year and thousands more by 2035.
Semaforfinance3 hrs ago
Asian chip stocks fall as markets react to AI investment concerns
Asian chipmakers led a broad technology selloff on Monday. The decline followed mixed signals about demand for AI-related computing equipment.
The Vergetechnology4 hrs ago
Microsoft Tests Windows 11 Search Menu Without Ads or Recommendations
Microsoft is piloting a decluttered Windows 11 search menu for Insiders that removes recommended content and ads. The update shows only recent searches and prioritizes local results over web promotions. Testers can disable web and Store suggestions entirely through Settings.
The Vergetechnology4 hrs ago
OnePlus to Leave US and European Markets, Oppo to Announce
OnePlus and parent Oppo plan to announce the brand's exit from the US and Europe within days. The move follows repeated reports of staff departures and operational reviews since January.
Wiredtechnology4 hrs ago
Apple Releases iOS 27 Public Beta With Updated Siri Features
The iOS 27 public beta introduces a revamped Siri that includes a dedicated chatbot app, on-device indexing for personal context, and on-screen awareness. Users can access the features after signing up for the beta program and a separate Siri waitlist.
The Vergetechnology5 hrs ago
Deleted Amazon Listings for Pixel 11 Devices Contained Inconsistent Details
The Verge reported that Amazon briefly hosted placeholder listings for Google Pixel 11 devices before removing them. The entries listed color options, a base price of $899, and hardware details for the standard and Pro models.
The Vergetechnology5 hrs ago
macOS 27 public beta adds subdued Liquid Glass design and menu bar overflow
The macOS 27 Golden Gate public beta is now available for M-series Macs. It includes a less transparent Liquid Glass interface, new Siri voice controls, and Photos app updates.
ai6 hrs ago
OpenAI Employees Defend CEO Receptiveness After Deleted Post Describes Interview
Business Insider reported that current and former OpenAI employees publicly defended CEO Sam Altman's openness to criticism after a since-deleted social media post. The statements followed an account describing a negative interview experience at the company.
Fortunefinance7 hrs ago
U.S. Military Begins Third Night of Strikes Against Iran
CNBC reported multiple developments including military action, a Senate nomination, budget figures, a court ruling, shipping plans and data center technology.
forbes.combusiness7 hrs ago
Delaware Proposes AIC Entity Form for AI-Managed Companies
Delaware plans to create a new legal structure called the artificial intelligence company that lets AI agents run day-to-day operations inside a regulatory sandbox. The framework is being developed through a public-private partnership led by Norm Ai. The program includes capitali…
New York Postpolitics8 hrs ago
1X Executive Says Wired Article Shifted Focus to Sexualization of Humanoid Robot
A vice president at the robotics startup 1X said the magazine turned an exclusive on the company's new robot hands into coverage about sexualizing robotics. The executive stated he felt betrayed by the framing and regretted granting the exclusive.
gizmodo.comai9 hrs ago
Lorde Comments on Ray-Ban Meta Glasses at Madrid Festival
Singer Lorde criticized Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses at the Mad Cool Festival in Madrid on July 10. She called the devices not sexy while noting difficulty distinguishing real from artificial interactions.
Ars Technicatechnology9 hrs ago
Smartphone Shipments Fall 11 Percent in Q2 2026 to Lowest Level Since 2013
Global smartphone shipments declined sharply in the second quarter amid rising memory chip prices. Counterpoint data showed the drop reached the lowest Q2 total since 2013, with Apple the only top maker to post growth.
hothardware.comtechnology9 hrs ago
Meta Expands Largest Data Center to 5 Gigawatts, Raises Investment Above $50 Billion
Meta announced Monday that it will expand its Hyperion data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, to 5 gigawatts of compute capacity. The company said total investment in the project now exceeds $50 billion.
ZeroHedgefinance9 hrs ago
Secret Service Equips Chevrolet Suburban With Anti-Drone Systems
The U.S. Secret Service has deployed a modified Chevrolet Suburban to detect and counter unmanned aerial systems during high-profile events. The vehicle was observed leaving Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia.
ndtv.comai10 hrs ago
Meta AI Ad Tools Alter Products and Generate Errors for Advertisers
Meta has added AI features to its advertising products in recent months. Several advertisers reported bugs that altered images, changed products, and required manual fixes. Business Insider reported the issues based on interviews with eight advertisers and agency executives.
Los Angeles Timesfinance10 hrs ago
AI data center spending lifts chip and electricity prices
Investment by four large technology companies is expected to reach $720 billion this year, mostly for data centers. The spending has raised prices for memory chips and electricity, with some consumer electronics already costing more.
finance11 hrs ago
Ukrainian brigade deploys naval drone and ground robot in assault on Kinburn Spit
Ukraine's 123rd Separate Territorial Defense Brigade used a naval drone to transport and deploy an armed ground robot onto Russian-held territory. The Monday mission on the Kinburn Spit marked the first known fully robotic amphibious assault.
Breaking Defenseworld13 hrs ago
Auterion and Skyfall to Supply 50,000 FPV Drones to Ukrainian Forces
The U.S. firm will equip Skyfall Shrike drones with Skynode S autonomy software under a contract funded by Germany. Deliveries began this week and will continue through the coming months.
thewalrus.caworld13 hrs ago
UBC Study Equips Pigeons with Backpacks to Track Eye Movements in Flight
University of British Columbia researchers fitted homing pigeons with 27-gram backpacks holding cameras and sensors. The study, published in Current Biology, recorded subtle eye shifts during flights along a familiar route.
globalnews.cafinance13 hrs ago
54 Firms Join UK Tokenization Taskforce for Live Use Cases
Fifty-four financial and technology firms have joined a UK government taskforce to develop live tokenization use cases, beginning with tokenized repurchase agreements. The group includes BlackRock, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Coinbase, Ripple, and Circle.
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mexiconewsdaily.comfinance16 hrs ago
Meta to Invest Over $1 Billion in Local Infrastructure for Data Center Expansion
Meta will spend more than $1 billion on local infrastructure upgrades tied to its data center expansion. The investment covers roads, utilities, and related facilities. Details were reported by @FirstSquawk.
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Defense Newsworld17 hrs ago
Hydis project passes final concept review but faces uncertain future as only one European hypersonic interceptor program will receive 2026 funding
The Hydis program validated its final concept review on Friday, selecting a solid-propellant rocket motor design. The effort competes with Hydef for future European Defence Fund support to counter hypersonic threats.
Forbesai18 hrs ago
Tencent Launches Hy3 Large Language Model With 295 Billion Parameters
Tencent released the third generation of its flagship model last week. Hy3 targets AI agents and enterprise workflows with a focus on efficiency and lower hallucination rates.
Yonhapbusiness17 hrs agoUpdated
South Korea to Create Fund for Future Industries Using Semiconductor Tax Revenue
President Lee Jae Myung said Monday the government will establish a future response fund financed by extra tax revenue from the AI semiconductor boom. The fund will support investments in future industries, youth policies, regional development and education.
South China Morning Postai20 hrs ago
Peking University team reports optical link that speeds lab AI tests over 100-fold
An all-optical interconnect developed at Peking University links standard electronic chips and raises AI distributed inference speeds by more than 100 times while cutting resource use to one-ninth. The work was published July 13 in National Science Review.
cnbc.comworld20 hrs ago
Startup Sells Clothing Designed to Disrupt AI Surveillance Cameras
A Leipzig company markets jackets, scarves and phone pouches that use patterns and shielding to interfere with facial recognition and location tracking. Police unions back expanded camera use while a privacy group warns of lost anonymity.
Forbesai20 hrs ago
Meta, OpenAI and SpaceXAI Launch New AI Models With Lower Prices
Meta opened its first paid model API on July 9 while OpenAI released the GPT-5.6 family and SpaceXAI shipped Grok 4.5 the day before. The moves follow a permanent 75 percent price cut by DeepSeek in late May.
uctoday.combusiness1 day ago
AI Dating App Expands to Nine California Campuses
Ditto, founded in 2024, now operates at nine California universities after replacing swipe-based matching with an AI system that pairs users by interests and generates weekly date plans.
world1 day ago
Scientists Develop Drone Tools for Volcano Gas Measurements
Researchers are advancing drone-based systems to measure volcanic gases with greater accuracy and reduced risk. The work aims to improve eruption forecasting after 15 years of drone monitoring use.
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news.sky.comai1 day ago
Starbucks Develops In-House AI Tools to Replace Microsoft and IBM Systems
Starbucks is building AI-assisted replacements for a Microsoft inventory system and an IBM maintenance platform. The company spends about $400 million annually on software. Some tools could launch by the end of next year.
news.sky.comai1 day ago
Goldman Sachs sets 1,880 Hong Kong dollar target on Zhipu with neutral rating
The bank initiated coverage Friday on the Hong Kong-listed AI company with a neutral rating. Zhipu is the only publicly traded name among Goldman Sachs' three preferred Chinese artificial intelligence models.
cultofmac.comtechnology1 day ago
Apple Adds Parental Controls and Expands Content Detection in iOS 27
Apple introduced new parental controls and expanded content filters in its latest operating systems. The updates follow ongoing advocacy and legal pressure over child protection on its devices.
app.buzzsumo.comai1 day ago
AI Platforms Train Bots to Hold Personalized Political Text Conversations with Voters
Npr reported that AI tools are enabling campaigns to deploy bots that mimic candidates in text messages and gather voter data. Several companies described their systems as scalable volunteers that answer questions on issues like education and taxes. Experts noted faster adoption…
zerohedge.comworld2 days ago
L3Harris Completes First Full-Scale Ground Test of New Solid Fuel Ramjet
@zerohedge reported that L3Harris conducted its first full-scale ground test of a new solid fuel ramjet fuel grain formulated for lower costs. Initial results matched expectations for flight operation.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld2 days ago
Meta to Build First Canadian Data Centre in Alberta, Drawing 970 Megawatts from Grid
Cbc reported that Meta Platforms will build a data centre valued at more than $13 billion northeast of Edmonton. The project includes $60 million in local infrastructure upgrades and power arrangements tied to a new natural gas plant.
theverge.comtechnology2 days ago
Nopia Synth to Launch in Months for Around £550
Creators Martin Grieco and Rocío Gal showed the instrument to MusicRadar and set a price and timeline. The Verge reported the details on July 11, 2026.
petapixel.comai2 days ago
OpenAI and SpaceXAI Release New Agentic AI Models
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called his company's 5.6 Sol model the best available on July 11. Elon Musk accused Altman of scamming, and Altman replied by referencing Musk's space data center plans. Both companies released updated agentic AI systems this week.
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interestingengineering.comworld2 days ago
Chinese Military Scientists Disclose 100-Gigawatt Microwave Weapon for Satellites
@MarioNawfal reported that Chinese military scientists publicly disclosed a high-power microwave weapon outputting up to 100 gigawatts. The system is designed to disable satellites by frying their electronics from a distance. One gigawatt is described as sufficient to achieve tha…
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business2 days ago
Software engineers rose to 55% of major tech hiring as overall hiring stayed below pre-pandemic levels
SignalFire data shows engineers now make up a larger portion of hires at major tech companies. Other functions including design and product management have declined more sharply since 2019.
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology2 days ago
Toni Schneider Named Permanent CEO of Bluesky
Toni Schneider has become Bluesky's permanent chief executive four months after serving as interim CEO. Jay Graber stepped down in March 2025 and now holds the role of Chief Innovation Officer. Engadget reported the leadership change.
New Scientistscience2 days ago
US Department of Energy Sets 2028 Target for Quantum Computers to Aid Scientific Research
The program seeks quantum computers capable of addressing open problems in chemistry, materials science, plasma physics and high-energy physics. It forms part of a broader funding effort that includes a national facility and a competition.
thestreet.compolitics2 days ago
Microsoft, Amazon and Google emissions rose nearly a fifth while Google reported AI systems cut 41 million tonnes elsewhere
The three companies emitted 119 million metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent in the financial year ending March 2026, up from 101 million the prior year. The Guardian reported the increase was driven largely by datacentre construction.
theverge.comtechnology2 days ago
Meta Adds Camera Shutoff on Tampered Ray-Ban Glasses While Testing Always-On Sensing Prototypes
Meta is adding a safeguard to its second-generation Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses that disables the camera if the recording LED is tampered with or destroyed. The change follows a lawsuit over privacy and reports of prototype testing for continuous sensing.
news.sky.comai2 days ago
Japan Ministry Studies AI Agents for Local Government Tasks
Japan’s internal affairs ministry has begun exploring autonomous AI agents to handle routine work at local governments facing labor shortages. A new study group held its first meeting Thursday and will issue reports through summer 2027.
world2 days ago
Japan Tests Prototype Reusable Rocket With 10-Meter Flight
Japan’s space agency completed the first liftoff and landing test of a reusable rocket prototype on Saturday. The vehicle reached about 10 meters in altitude and returned to the ground after a 40-second flight.
TechCrunchtechnology1 day agoUpdated
Meta Removes Muse Image AI Feature Days After Launch
Meta removed the Muse Image tool after launching it earlier this week. The feature let users generate images by referencing public Instagram accounts. The company said feedback showed the tool missed the mark.
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order-order.comtechnology3 days ago
FCC fines eight companies $25,000 each over drone radio authorizations
The FCC is fining eight companies for failing to respond to inquiries about radio equipment linked to a banned foreign drone maker. The agency also plans to deauthorize one testing laboratory in China.
azernews.azbusiness3 days ago
Meta Removes AI Tagging Feature From Muse Tools
Meta has removed a function from its Muse AI photo and video tools that let users reference public Instagram accounts. The change follows statements from talent agencies and performers' unions. The company said the feature is no longer available.
theblaze.combusiness3 days ago
Microsoft Reports 25 Percent Rise in Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Fiscal 2025
Microsoft emitted 20 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent in fiscal year 2025, up from 16 million the prior year. The increase stems mainly from data center expansion, even as the company matched all electricity use with carbon-free sources. Google and Amazon reported similar em…
news.sky.comai3 days ago
Meta Launches AI Image Tool That Uses Public Instagram Photos by Default
Meta introduced an AI image generator that automatically includes photos from public Instagram accounts. Users can switch their accounts to private or adjust settings to stop new images from being created with their content.
petapixel.comai3 days ago
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Trade-Secret Theft by Former Employee
Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI on Friday claiming the AI company stole trade secrets through a former employee and recruitment practices. The suit seeks damages and court orders to block use of the information. Business Insider reported the allegations in detail.
zerohedge.comai12 hrs agoUpdated
Apple Sues OpenAI Alleging Trade-Secret Theft by Two Former Employees
Apple sued OpenAI and two former employees on July 10 in federal court in California. The complaint claims misappropriation of confidential engineering data and product details.
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Los Angeles Timesfinance3 days ago
S&P 500 rises 0.4 percent as AI-related stocks advance
Major U.S. indexes closed higher Friday. The S&P 500 posted its fourth winning week in five, while SK Hynix shares rose 13.1 percent on their Nasdaq debut.
ai3 days ago
Air Force Research Laboratory directs contractors to remove Anthropic products by Sept. 1 while DoD extends overall deadline to Sept. 29
The directive sets a deadline nearly a month ahead of the Pentagon-wide target of Sept. 29. It follows a series of memos that adjusted removal timelines after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the ban in February.
business3 days ago
Fidji Simo Steps Down as OpenAI Applications CEO, Shifts to Part-Time Advisor Role
Fidji Simo announced July 9 that she is stepping down as applications CEO at OpenAI. She cited the need to focus on recovery from postural tachycardia syndrome after taking medical leave in April.
yna.co.krfinance3 days ago
SK Hynix Raises $26.5 Billion in Wall Street Debut
The South Korean chipmaker opened at $170 per share and raised $26.5 billion, surpassing Alibaba's record as the largest debut of a foreign company. The listing occurred amid increased demand for memory chips used in AI data centers.
makeuseof.comai3 days ago
Spotify Adds Controls to Fine-Tune Release Radar Playlist
The Verge reported that Spotify is rolling out options for users to narrow the weekly Release Radar playlist by genre or focus on new artists. The changes include algorithm tweaks and updated artwork.
digitalsynopsis.comai3 days ago
Uber Exhausts 2026 AI Coding Budget in Four Months as Token Prices Fall and Usage Rises
Microsoft has begun withdrawing internal Claude Code licenses. The share of practitioners managing AI spend rose to 98 percent from 31 percent two years ago.
Fox Newstechnology3 days ago
Weave Robotics Unveils Isaac 1 Home Robot for Laundry and Tidying
Weave Robotics introduced the Isaac 1 wheeled robot that performs laundry and room reset tasks. First shipments begin in fall 2026 in California. Fox News reported the robot's features, pricing and privacy details.