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World Court Climate Bombshell, Hydrogen Stalls, and EV Breakthroughs – Climate Tech News Roundup (July 23–24, 2025)

World Court Climate Bombshell, Hydrogen Stalls, and EV Breakthroughs – Climate Tech News Roundup (July 23–24, 2025)

The United Nations’ International Court of Justice on July 23 issued an advisory opinion declaring climate change an urgent and existential threat and urged states to cooperate to achieve concrete emission reduction targets, warning of potential compensation claims for wealthy polluters under international law. On July 23, the Trump administration moved to dismantle the EPA’s endangerment finding by arguing federal law does not require carbon emission limits, with a draft proposal to overturn the 2009 finding aiming to derail virtually all U.S. climate pollution rules. In the UK, Masdar (UAE) and Iberdrola (Spain) secured £3.6 billion financing for the 1.4
24 July 2025
Global Robotics Revolution – Breakthroughs, Big Deals, and Bold Moves (July 23–24, 2025)

Global Robotics Revolution – Breakthroughs, Big Deals, and Bold Moves (July 23–24, 2025)

The White House unveiled an AI Action Plan to cement U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence and robotics, including open-source models and reduced regulatory red tape. The plan proposed punishing states with burdensome AI regulations by cutting their federal tech funding. AI advisor David Sacks stressed that the U.S. must win the AI race through innovation, infrastructure, and global partnerships while prioritizing American workers and avoiding Orwellian uses. Taiwan launched a $510 billion initiative to boost its AI and robotics sectors, aiming to generate $510 billion in value by 2040 and to implement the Ten Major AI Infrastructure Projects. Hangzhou-based Unitree
24 July 2025
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XR Revolution Unfolds: Major Spatial Computing News (July 23–24, 2025)

XR Revolution Unfolds: Major Spatial Computing News (July 23–24, 2025)

Apple WWDC 2025: Vision Pro gains visionOS 26 with integrated generative AI, smarter 3D widgets, enhanced photos and videos, and multi-user FaceTime in virtual spaces, plus support for external controllers including PlayStation VR2 Sense for 6DoF tracking and haptics. Bloomberg reports an upgraded Vision Pro with a faster M4 chip and lighter design could arrive as early as this year, though likely not at a lower price. Google and Samsung’s Android XR alliance centers on Project Moohan, a secretive headset running Android XR with ultra-high‑resolution micro‑OLED displays and a limited initial run of about 100,000 units in 2025, powered by
24 July 2025
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Shockwaves in Silicon: Global Chip Industry’s Two-Day Upheaval (July 23–24, 2025)

Shockwaves in Silicon: Global Chip Industry’s Two-Day Upheaval (July 23–24, 2025)

SK Hynix plans to double its sales of high-bandwidth memory chips this year to meet surging AI demand and will boost CAPEX, especially for HBM production. Intel’s new CEO Lip-Bu Tan is shifting from the 18A process to the 14A process to make Intel Foundry Services more competitive and catch up to TSMC. Nvidia’s high-end H20 AI chips sales to China were allowed to resume by the U.S. government, a win that bolsters demand for TSMC’s most advanced manufacturing lines. SK Hynix posted a record Q2 with operating income up 69% to ₩9.2 trillion ($6.7 billion) and revenue up 35%
24 July 2025
Quantum Tech Leap: Breakthroughs, Billion‑Dollar Bets & Bold Moves (July 23–24, 2025)

Quantum Tech Leap: Breakthroughs, Billion‑Dollar Bets & Bold Moves (July 23–24, 2025)

On July 23, 2025, French researchers led by Eleni Diamanti published a protocol in PRX Quantum to quantify the accuracy of quantum information transmissions with untrusted devices, enabling verification of entangled photon messages even with simulated loss and attacks while preserving quantum data. Two independent groups reported that diamond-based quantum sensors could operate more than 100 sensor qubits in parallel using NV-center diamonds, marking a ninefold increase toward scalable quantum sensing. On July 24, 2025, SuperQ Quantum Computing Inc. announced its first commercial revenue from a project with D-Wave and Verge Ag to optimize route planning for autonomous farm robots
24 July 2025
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Battle of the Titans: Microsoft Surface vs Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo & Samsung – The Ultimate 2025–2026 Laptop & Tablet Showdown

AI-Powered Gadgets and Game-Changing Tech: Consumer Electronics Roundup (July 23–24, 2025)

Microsoft unveiled the Surface Laptop 5G, a 13.8-inch business notebook powered by Intel’s Core Ultra with a neural processing unit capable of 40+ trillion operations per second and an integrated 5G modem, shipping in late August. Dell announced the Precision Pro Max 18 Plus, a workstation-class laptop supporting up to 256GB of RAM via CAMM2 memory modules, expected to ship later this year. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey polled users on X about buying a Made in America laptop at a 20% price premium, with almost two-thirds saying they would pay more. Samsung’s 2025 Neo QLED lineup introduces Samsung Vision AI,
24 July 2025
Smartphone Industry Shake-Up: Massive Launches, Leaks, and a Global Tech Showdown (July 23–24, 2025)

Smartphone Industry Shake-Up: Massive Launches, Leaks, and a Global Tech Showdown (July 23–24, 2025)

Major Launches and Announcements (July 23–24) (No other major global phone launches were reported in this two-day span, as most big brands’ summer launches – such as Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7/Flip 7 reveal – occurred earlier in July. However, the new devices above underscore the week’s theme of long battery life and specialized designs.) Software Updates and New Mobile Services Apple’s iOS 26 Enters Public Beta: Apple is on the cusp of a major software release. On July 22, it seeded iOS 26 beta 4 to developers, bringing refinements to the new “Liquid Glass” design language and re-introducing AI-powered news summary notifications Techcrunch
24 July 2025
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Cloud Titans Unleash AI Alliances and Mega-Deals – July 23–24, 2025 Cloud News Roundup

Cloud Titans Unleash AI Alliances and Mega-Deals – July 23–24, 2025 Cloud News Roundup

AWS announced an additional $100 million investment into its Generative AI Innovation Center to expand AI engineering capabilities and partner programs. AWS launched the Generative AI Partner Innovation Alliance to streamline AI projects from experimentation to production via a global network of system integrators. A built-in blue/green deployment feature for Amazon ECS was rolled out to enable seamless switching between old and new container versions. A 5-year strategic collaboration between AWS, NatWest Group and Accenture will modernize NatWest’s data, analytics, and AI capabilities for 20 million customers. In Thailand, Microsoft Azure is aiding the government’s legal system overhaul with Azure
24 July 2025
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Python’s Game-Changer, AI’s Big Letdown & Ada’s Surprise Comeback – Programming News Roundup (July 23-24, 2025)

Python’s Game-Changer, AI’s Big Letdown & Ada’s Surprise Comeback – Programming News Roundup (July 23-24, 2025)

Python 3.14 RC1 introduces an opt-in no-GIL build and an experimental JIT compiler, plus a smarter Windows installer, with single-thread performance in free-threaded mode about 5–10% slower. Java JDK 25 enters Rampdown Phase Two with no new JEPs ahead of its September release. Spring Framework 7.0 reaches its 7th milestone, aligning with JDK 21+ and Jakarta EE 10. .NET 10 Preview 6 debuts with runtime JIT optimizations and JSON serialization improvements, but no new C# or F# features in this preview. TypeScript 5.9 enters beta, and TypeScript 7.0 will introduce a Go-written native compiler for 10x performance, with the first
24 July 2025
Cybersecurity Storm: Hacks, Ransomware and Crackdowns Rock the Globe (July 23–24, 2025)

Cybersecurity Storm: Hacks, Ransomware and Crackdowns Rock the Globe (July 23–24, 2025)

Storm-2603, a China-linked cyber-espionage group, exploited a zero-day in Microsoft SharePoint Server (Toolshell) and by July 23 had breached at least 400 organizations, including DHS, DOE’s NNSA, the Department of Education, and NIH, with some hacked servers later seeded with LockBit and Warlock ransomware. The FBI, CISA, HHS, and MS-ISAC issued a joint alert about Interlock ransomware, first seen in late 2024, using drive-by downloads from compromised sites and a ‘ClickFix’ social-engineering tactic to exfiltrate data and then encrypt, often directing victims to a Tor-based ransom site. The United Kingdom on July 23 proposed a ban on ransomware payments by
24 July 2025
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Space Triumphs, Medical Marvels & More: Must-Read Science News (July 23–24, 2025)

Space Triumphs, Medical Marvels & More: Must-Read Science News (July 23–24, 2025)

On July 23, 2025, NASA and SpaceX launched the TRACERS tandem-satellite mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base aboard a Falcon 9 rocket to study how solar eruptions trigger magnetic explosions in Earth’s atmosphere. The two TRACERS probes will fly seconds apart through Earth’s polar magnetic cusp to observe magnetic reconnection events in real time. TRACERS is expected to yield more than 3,000 measurements per year to map how solar storms drive auroras and radiation surges and improve space-weather forecasts for satellites, power grids, and astronauts. In winter 2024–25 in the UK, a study of 537 hospitalized babies found maternal RSV
24 July 2025
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Bitcoin Flirts with $120K, Altcoins Surge, Regulators Strike & NFT Mania Returns – Crypto Roundup (July 23–24, 2025)

Bitcoin Flirts with $120K, Altcoins Surge, Regulators Strike & NFT Mania Returns – Crypto Roundup (July 23–24, 2025)

Bitcoin briefly surged to $120,000 before pulling back about 2%, triggering over 176,000 liquidations and more than $500 million in losses. Analysts see a potential local bottom near $113,000 as a Fibonacci level, with a path to new highs above $130,000 after this consolidation. Ether (ETH) nearly touched $3,860 on Monday before profit-taking to about $3,745, and is up roughly 67% in the past month. SharpLink Gaming now holds 360,807 ETH, surpassing BitMine Immersion’s 300,657 ETH to become the largest public Ether holder. Solana (SOL) briefly traded above $200, up about 20% for the week and 47% over the past
24 July 2025
SpaceX Launch, Artemis Accords & a ‘5-Hour Year’ Planet: Space Roundup (July 23–24, 2025)

SpaceX Launch, Artemis Accords & a ‘5-Hour Year’ Planet: Space Roundup (July 23–24, 2025)

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched NASA’s TRACERS mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base on July 23 at 2:13 p.m. EDT. The Falcon 9 first stage was on its 16th flight and performed a pinpoint landing at Vandenberg, marking SpaceX’s 479th booster recovery. TRACERS, Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites, consists of two 200-kg satellites to study magnetic reconnection in Earth’s magnetosphere. Five small rideshare satellites accompanied TRACERS carrying experiments such as next-generation communication terminals and Earth radiation budget sensors. In the U.S., House appropriators on July 23 directed NASA to study alternatives to the SLS’s planned Exploration Upper Stage for
24 July 2025
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Space Triumphs, EV Turmoil & Cyber Shocks: Global Tech News Roundup (July 23–24, 2025)

Space Triumphs, EV Turmoil & Cyber Shocks: Global Tech News Roundup (July 23–24, 2025)

Google released a 13-second teaser of the Pixel 10 Pro ahead of its August 21 launch, showing a “10” morphing into a camera bar and revealing a new third rear telephoto lens with a gray-blue finish. A federal appeals court rejected a class-action claim against Apple over iCloud storage, ruling users received exactly 200GB when paying for a 200GB upgrade. Texas Instruments warned that new U.S. tech tariffs could distort buying patterns after its stock fell 11% on a markedly cautious earnings outlook. TSMC reported Q2 2025 net profit of about $13.5 billion, a 60% year-over-year rise, while raising its
24 July 2025
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AI Breakthroughs, Bold Plans & Backlash: Inside the 48‑Hour Global AI Frenzy (July 23–24, 2025)

AI Breakthroughs, Bold Plans & Backlash: Inside the 48‑Hour Global AI Frenzy (July 23–24, 2025)

On July 23, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled the U.S. AI Action Plan to pursue “global dominance” by promoting open-source AI models worldwide and slashing regulatory barriers to innovation. The plan includes tracking advanced AI chips to prevent exports to “countries of concern” such as China and links export controls to national security. OpenAI and Oracle announced Project Stargate, adding 4.5 gigawatts of new data-center capacity—enough to run over 2 million AI chips—as part of a plan valued at up to $500 billion to build 10 GW of AI supercomputing across the United States, with OpenAI reporting over 5 GW
24 July 2025
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Free Satellite Internet: Myth or Reality? The Cheapest Options Revealed

Free Satellite Internet: Myth or Reality? The Cheapest Options Revealed

In 2018, LinkSure announced plans for a 272-satellite constellation to provide free global Wi-Fi by 2026. Quika offered a mostly free satellite broadband in parts of the Middle East and Africa, delivering about 3 Mbps down/1 Mbps up, but installation and a hardware deposit were still required. There is currently no genuinely free satellite internet for consumers; all major providers require paid subscriptions and specialized equipment because satellites and ground infrastructure cost millions. Amazon’s Project Kuiper aims for affordable service and is expected to start in late 2025. In emergencies, SpaceX Starlink has provided free service and terminals in Ukraine
23 July 2025
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Crypto Frenzy: Bitcoin Wavers at $120K, Altcoins Roar, Regulators Act, and NFTs Rebound (July 22–23, 2025)

Crypto Frenzy: Bitcoin Wavers at $120K, Altcoins Roar, Regulators Act, and NFTs Rebound (July 22–23, 2025)

Bitcoin briefly topped $120,000, then slipped to around $117,500, triggering over $500 million in liquidations and wiping out more than 176,000 traders. Ether (ETH) nearly reached $3,860 before retracing to about $3,745, and ETH is up roughly 67% over the past month. BitMine Immersion holds 300,657 ETH while SharpLink Gaming holds 360,807 ETH, making SharpLink the largest publicly disclosed ETH holder. XRP surged to a new all-time high around $3.65 on July 18. Solana (SOL) hovered just under $200 after a ~20% weekly gain and ~47% monthly rise. Nasdaq-listed Upexi Inc. raised $200 million to boost its Solana treasury to
23 July 2025
Record Highs, Trade Truces & Earnings Shockwaves – Wall Street’s Wild 48 Hours (July 22–23, 2025)

Record Highs, Trade Truces & Earnings Shockwaves – Wall Street’s Wild 48 Hours (July 22–23, 2025)

On July 23, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Japan that cut auto import tariffs to 15% from 25% and includes a $500 billion Japanese investment package. U.S. stocks surged to intraday records as the S&P 500 reached about 6,353, the Dow hit 44,958, the Nasdaq rose 0.5%, and the VIX fell to a five-month low on July 23, 2025. U.S.-traded shares of Toyota and Honda jumped about 13%, while Stellantis rose 11% and General Motors gained 8% on July 23. GE Vernova surged 13–14% to an all-time high after beating earnings and raising its revenue and
23 July 2025
AI Stock Frenzy: July 2025’s Biggest Earnings Surprises, Deals, and Market Shake-Ups

AI Stock Frenzy: July 2025’s Biggest Earnings Surprises, Deals, and Market Shake-Ups

Nvidia (NVDA) became the world’s most valuable semiconductor firm and rose about 4% after the U.S. reversed the export ban on advanced AI chips to China, with Nvidia applying for licenses to resume selling its H20 GPUs and noting the April ban could cost up to $15 billion in revenue. The Nvidia H20 GPU is a slightly curbed version of the flagship AI processor but remains compatible with Nvidia’s standard AI software tools even when peak performance is dialed down. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) surged as much as 7% on the export relief, with the Commerce Department set to review
23 July 2025
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Bitcoin Blasts Past $120K as Wall Street Embraces Crypto – July 2025’s Must-Read Blockchain Roundup

Bitcoin Blasts Past $120K as Wall Street Embraces Crypto – July 2025’s Must-Read Blockchain Roundup

Bitcoin breached $120,000 in July 2025 and traded around $123,000 by month’s end. The total crypto market capitalization surpassed $4 trillion for the first time in July 2025. MicroStrategy purchased 4,225 BTC for about $472.5 million in mid-July 2025, bringing its holdings to 601,550 BTC. Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund was approved to convert into a spot ETF with roughly $755 million in assets, becoming the world’s largest diversified crypto ETF. The Genius Act was signed on July 18, 2025, establishing a federal stablecoin framework with 1:1 reserves, monthly audits, and AML requirements. Coinbase secured a MiCA license from Luxembourg
23 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

8 February 2026
Sydney, Feb 8, 2026, 10:19 AEDT — Market closed. Commonwealth Bank of Australia ended Friday down 0.23% at A$158.91, a milder move than the S&P/ASX 200’s 2.03% slide as risk appetite thinned into the weekend. (Yahoo Finance) With Australian markets shut until Monday, traders are looking past the Friday rout to what CBA says will be a busy week: the lender is due to report half-year results on Feb. 11, when it also hosts a briefing with Chief Executive Matt Comyn and Chief Financial Officer Alan Docherty. (ASX Announcements) That matters because the bank’s numbers often set the tone for
Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

8 February 2026
Boeing shares closed up 2.6% at $243.03 Friday, buoyed by reports of possible major aircraft orders from Saudi Arabia and India. India’s trade minister said a $70–80 billion Boeing deal could be signed by March. Supply-chain delays and regulatory scrutiny remain key risks. Boeing’s chief engineer sold over 10,000 shares earlier in the week.
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