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moneycontrol.comRichard White resigned as executive chairman of WiseTech Global effective immediately. Raelene Murphy was appointed independent chair. Shares of the logistics software company rose as much as 10.6 percent on the announcement.
Defense NewsThe U.S. Navy is developing technologies to protect ballistic missile submarines and supporting shore facilities from drones, mines, and anti-tank weapons. Officials issued a Sources Sought announcement seeking scalable detection and defeat systems for port, harbor, and open-ocea…
New York PostSeveral large banks have held talks about purchasing a network owned by a fintech company. The move would allow them to avoid fee limits set by a 2010 law.
SemaforAmazon will issue new bonds to fund AI infrastructure costs. The move follows Alphabet's large equity offering and comes as other tech firms adjust financing for data centers.
ndtv.comTesla will deploy its Cybercab as the main vehicle in its Robotaxi fleet. The compact two-seater removes traditional controls and uses new battery, manufacturing and drive technologies to cut costs.
comicbook.com@techcrunch reported that Netflix will introduce short-form videos from BuzzFeed Studios, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, People Inc., Tastemade and Penske Media brands. The content launches August 3 in six countries. Videos range from two to more than 20 minutes.
zerohedge.comU.S. equity futures opened mixed Tuesday. Technology shares declined after Samsung Electronics reported preliminary second-quarter results and a Chinese firm disclosed plans for a new AI chip.
Japan TimesKDDI and its joint venture will assess artificial intelligence drones for disaster prevention and infrastructure inspection. The study will examine technical and regulatory conditions in the two countries.
forbes.comA new biweekly survey of 1,814 Americans shows 65 percent concerned about artificial intelligence’s growing role in society versus 24 percent excited. The poll also found 70 percent feel AI enters their lives regardless of preference and that they struggle to distinguish reality…
YonhapThe Defense Acquisition Program Administration displayed two engine prototypes on July 7. Both have finished assembly and entered ground testing. The projects aim to localize technology for unmanned aircraft.
YonhapSeoul's benchmark index fell sharply Tuesday after Samsung Electronics released its second-quarter earnings estimate. Foreign and institutional investors sold shares while individuals bought. The Korean won weakened against the dollar.
Hamas announced Monday it dissolved its government in Gaza and will hand authority to a United Nations-backed technical committee under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The move was presented as a step toward reconstruction, though the group did not address disarmament or security hand…
The sport, which pairs VR headsets and motion sensors with traditional kicking techniques, will appear at the Asian Games in Japan this year. It has drawn athletes across age groups and experience levels in Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
YonhapA South Korean consortium lost a Canadian submarine procurement contract valued at up to 60 trillion won to a German company. The president expressed disappointment but said the bid demonstrated the country's submarine technology.
CnbcCnbc reported that Google participated in the round led by XTX Ventures and East X Ventures. Proxima Fusion, which is developing stellarator technology, reached a $2.7 billion valuation.
cnbc.comShares of Naura Technology Group rose more than 70 per cent in 2026 while several peers more than doubled. A group of 14 firms posted 32 per cent revenue growth and 61 per cent profit growth in the first quarter. South China Morning Post reported the sector now faces scrutiny ove…
The GuardianAustralia's assistant minister for technology said AI systems are already exhibiting unintended actions during lab tests. The government is using existing laws across multiple agencies rather than creating a single AI statute.
The company’s share price rose 8.1 percent after the announcement. White will remain on the board as chief innovation officer.
TechCrunchTechCrunch reported that Sysdig researchers documented an AI agent handling the technical execution of a ransomware attack. A human still chose the victim and supplied credentials obtained in a prior breach.
forbes.comThe Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 turned higher in the last hour of trading after technology shares advanced. The Dow Jones Industrial Average reversed earlier losses to finish the session positive.
Defense NewsThales agreed to purchase the Gorgé family's 35.5% holding in Exail Technologies and launch a tender offer for the remainder at an enterprise value of €3.9 billion. The move follows Safran's withdrawal from exclusive talks last week. Fincantieri separately announced €600 million…
espn.comItaly is preparing to restructure its national cloud company while Leonardo and Poste seek greater control, according to sources familiar with the matter. The moves come as the government reviews ownership stakes in the strategic technology asset.
propublica.orgThe agency is filling hundreds of predominantly entry-level meteorologist, hydrologist and technician positions more than a year after losing about 600 employees. Officials say more than 300 new hires are already onboard and recruitment will continue through September.
The Financial Conduct Authority published the Mills review on AI reshaping retail financial services from 2030. It found firms shifting to AI tools that could widen access but raise fraud and cyber risks. Recommendations include giving the FCA authority over tech providers and it…
theconversation.comA technology executive became the first person in the United States to hold assets valued at one trillion dollars after a company went public last month. The development follows decades of faster growth in top wealth levels compared with middle-income households.
airedale.futurecdn.netNvidia's Kyber NVL144 AI server rack architecture has been pushed back to 2028. The delay results from difficulties producing a key printed circuit board. Asian technology stocks fell after the report.
TechcrunchEven Realities secured $150 million in a pre-Series B round led by Meituan and Tencent. The round values the Shenzhen startup at $1 billion. @techcrunch reported the details of the funding.
newatlas.comFincantieri has agreed to acquire majority ownership in four companies that develop underwater technology. The transaction expands the Italian shipbuilder's presence in the sector.
csmonitor.comA two-day UN meeting on artificial intelligence governance began Monday in Geneva. Participants discussed potential benefits and risks of the technology. The event follows a new report from the UN's Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence.
swarajyamag.comHaaretz reported a shift in Israeli high-tech exits during the first half of 2026. Deep-tech firms in robotics, hardware, defense-tech, chips and medical devices accounted for the largest deals. Prior years had been led by software, fintech, cybersecurity and SaaS companies.
YonhapSouth Korean and Mexican officials met in Seoul on July 6 to discuss restarting free trade agreement negotiations that have been on hold since 2008. The two sides also reviewed cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and defense.
chinadigitaltimes.netUniversity graduates in China are enrolling in vocational programs to gain practical skills amid job-market difficulties. The number of technical schools offering such programs rose from 26 in 2023 to 45 in 2025.
news.sky.comThe Parliamentary Committee on Education, Technology, Culture, Sports and Youth presented its report on the 2015 National Cultural Heritage Policy on July 6, 2026. Lawmakers highlighted gaps in intellectual property management and urged faster implementation of recent reforms.
abcnews.go.comUS technology funds recorded 14.3 billion dollars in inflows for the week ending July 1, the second-largest weekly total on record. The figure follows outflows the prior week and a record inflow two weeks earlier. US equity funds posted 17.2 billion dollars in outflows during the…
abcnews.go.comA fireworks show organized by the White House Commission and Pyrotechnico received public recognition. The display marked the Freedom 250 event.
abcnews.go.comOfficials credited advanced nanobubbler technology and National Park Service work for clearing the 6.75 million-gallon pool. Surveillance footage led to a Destruction of Government Property investigation after vandalism caused multiple gashes.
abcnews.go.comPhotos show the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with clear water following use of nanobubbler technology and cleanup work. Officials reported that repairs to cuts along the pool edge may not require full draining.
airedale.futurecdn.netJapan’s Fire Hydrant Sign Co., Ltd. completed a technical demonstration of a Starlink-supported Wi-Fi network near its Kanagawa Branch on Thursday. The trial used existing signs to test emergency connectivity options. @SawyerMerritt reported the details of the demonstration.
Washington ExaminerThe July 5, 2026, display in Washington, D.C., ran 40 minutes and used more than 850,000 pyrotechnic effects from ten sites. President Donald Trump attended the event after weather delays.
YonhapSouth Korea will create a new fund financed by extra tax revenue from its semiconductor industry to back three technology initiatives. Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik announced the plan on July 5 during a meeting with government and ruling party leaders.
tvinsider.comUK fintech firm Revolut will require interns and participants in its recent-grads program to work in the office at least three days a week beginning in 2027. Other employees retain flexibility to work remotely or in person. The policy comes amid research on how remote work and AI…
supchina.comRobots developed at Dalian Jiaotong University can locate buried marine cables with less than 5 percent error and operate at depths up to 300 meters. The export aims to integrate Chinese technology into global offshore markets.
arstechnica.comNHS England will introduce an AI triage tool on its app to direct patients to appropriate services. The system will expand to all users by April 2028 as part of a £10bn technology investment. Trials showed reduced phone queues and more patient interaction time for staff.
TechCrunchA Ramp and Revelio Labs study of nearly 22,000 U.S. companies found that heavy AI investors grew their workforces and entry-level hiring. Separate California data showed rising unemployment claims in tech and among advanced-degree holders through May 2026.
livemint.comContinental has agreed to sell its ContiTech industrial unit to Lone Star Funds in a transaction valued at $4.6 billion. The deal advances the company's shift to focus solely on tires. A binding agreement has not been finalized.
interestingengineering.comAn upgraded engine from the China Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology operated continuously for over 14 hours during ground testing and completed 3.2 hours of firing in orbit. The engine placed a communications satellite at geostationary altitude in late June.
The Japan TimesMicron Technology began construction on an expansion of its factory in Hiroshima, Japan, on Saturday. The project is valued at ¥1.5 trillion and will produce high-bandwidth memory chips for AI processors, with shipments scheduled to begin around the summer of 2028.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have met with technology executives this year to discuss data center and cloud infrastructure projects. The two leaders hosted separate events that produced investment commitments from several companies.
app.buzzsumo.comGB News reported that a Renault 4 E-Tech electric car traveled 1,000 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End using only solar power. The Plein Sud variant followed the sun during the summer solstice and recharged exclusively at solar sites without grid electricity.
An emergency use listing was issued for a PCR test developed for the Ebola BDBV strain. The listing covers a product from a Chinese biotechnology firm. The test is described as the first of its kind for this strain.
New ScientistA satellite built by Katalyst Space Technologies lifted off July 3 aboard a Pegasus XL rocket to grapple and push the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory back to its original altitude. The mission seeks to extend the telescope's operations after two decades of orbital decay.
winnipegfreepress.comReferees and video assistants overturned a late equalizer for Croatia against Portugal and awarded Belgium a penalty against Senegal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Connected Ball Technology and an extended review process shaped both outcomes.
Russia advertised a volunteer drone operator position on its largest jobs website to help protect Moscow. The listing offers a starting salary of 150,000 roubles per month and requires only basic technical skills.
A reported options trade shows a bearish position against Micron Technology shares. The move follows earlier public skepticism toward parts of the artificial intelligence sector. MarketWatch reported the details of the transaction.
news.sky.comThe digital-only bank will eliminate 3% of its workforce as part of a restructuring aimed at reducing duplicate roles. It will continue hiring in technology and artificial intelligence while consulting affected staff.
news.sky.comQuEra aims to deliver Libra, a fault-tolerant system with 256 logical qubits, through AWS cloud access in 2028. The machine is projected to run one million operations at low error rates. @NewScientist reported the timeline and technical targets.
WiredThe Commerce Department rejected an authorization request that would have allowed Polestar to continue U.S. sales after 2026 despite a federal rule on Chinese-made connected-vehicle systems. The company, majority-owned by China's Geely Holding, said it will stop selling vehicles…
sifted.euQuantum Systems completed a $1.2 billion funding round that lifted its valuation to $8 billion. The round reflects continued investor interest in defense technology companies.
news.sky.comFour-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome has ended his professional career at age 41. The British rider cited a serious August 2025 crash as the decisive factor. Froome won seven Grand Tours across his time with Team Sky and Israel-Premier Tech.
South China Morning PostFraudsters are using real-time AI face-swapping technology to impersonate Dubai's crown prince in live video calls. Victims are drawn into extended romantic exchanges before being asked for money. Researchers have linked some operations to organized crime groups in Nigeria.