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NASDAQ:GOOGL 9 August 2025 - 14 August 2025

AI Frenzy: Billion-Dollar Bets, Self-Learning Breakthroughs & Legal Showdowns – Global AI Roundup (Aug 13–14, 2025)

AI Frenzy: Billion-Dollar Bets, Self-Learning Breakthroughs & Legal Showdowns – Global AI Roundup (Aug 13–14, 2025)

Meta said its latest AI systems are showing signs of self-improvement without human help, which CEO Mark Zuckerberg called a step toward artificial superintelligence. Google pledged $9 billion to expand U.S. AI infrastructure, while Cisco reported $2 billion in AI product orders for FY2025. Foxconn posted a 27% profit surge driven by AI server sales, up 170% year-over-year. Perplexity AI offered $34.5 billion in cash to buy Google Chrome.
14 August 2025
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Is AI in Smartphones Just Hype? We Test Which Features Actually Work

Is AI in Smartphones Just Hype? We Test Which Features Actually Work

Pixel 9’s Add Me and Magic Editor let users insert themselves into group photos and edit images with text prompts, though results can misfire. iPhone 16’s Apple Intelligence enables object removal and photo search by description, with most AI processing handled on-device. Galaxy S24 Ultra uses Google’s Imagen 2 in the cloud for generative photo edits and offers on-device live call translation. Pixel 9 leads in multi-speaker transcription accuracy.
14 August 2025
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Record Stock Rally and a $34 Billion Tech Shock: Inside the Biggest Business News of August 12-13, 2025

Record Stock Rally and a $34 Billion Tech Shock: Inside the Biggest Business News of August 12-13, 2025

U.S. consumer prices rose just 0.2% in July, fueling bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut in September and sending the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record closes on Aug. 12. Washington and Beijing extended their tariff truce to November 10, averting new duties. Australia’s central bank cut rates, while the U.S. dollar hit its lowest level this year.
13 August 2025
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AI Stocks Roar to Record Highs Amid Bold Deals and China Backlash (Aug 12–13, 2025 Roundup)

AI Stocks Roar to Record Highs Amid Bold Deals and China Backlash (Aug 12–13, 2025 Roundup)

Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 closed at record highs August 12 as AI stocks surged and inflation cooled. Nvidia hit an intraday high near $184.50, pushing its market cap toward $4.5 trillion. Perplexity AI made a $34.5 billion cash offer for Google’s Chrome, lifting Alphabet shares. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 2.2% to 42,718, with SoftBank up 6.9% at a record.
13 August 2025
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Tech Shockers: Space Force Rocket Triumph, Massive Data Leaks & Gadget Surprises (Aug 12–13, 2025)

Tech Shockers: Space Force Rocket Triumph, Massive Data Leaks & Gadget Surprises (Aug 12–13, 2025)

United Launch Alliance launched its first operational Vulcan rocket on the USSF-106 mission from Cape Canaveral, reaching geosynchronous transfer orbit. U.S. authorities seized over $1 million in cryptocurrency from the Russian BlackSuit ransomware gang and dismantled its infrastructure. Meta’s Threads hit 400 million monthly active users. Connex Credit Union reported a breach exposing data of 172,000 customers.
13 August 2025
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AI’s Wild 48 Hours: Bold $34B Bids, Breakthrough Bots & High-Stakes Showdowns (Aug 12–13, 2025)

AI’s Wild 48 Hours: Bold $34B Bids, Breakthrough Bots & High-Stakes Showdowns (Aug 12–13, 2025)

Seattle’s Allen Institute for AI released MolmoAct 7B, an open-source model enabling robots to plan 3D movements, achieving over 72% success in simulations. Zhipu AI launched GLM-4.5V, a 106B-parameter visual reasoning model and desktop assistant. Perplexity AI offered $34.5B to buy Google Chrome. Tesla canceled its Dojo AI supercomputer, shifting to new chip platforms for FSD and robotaxis.
13 August 2025
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Battle of the 2025 Flagship Phones: Google Pixel 9 vs. Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 – Specs, Leaks & Surprises Compared

Battle of the 2025 Flagship Phones: Google Pixel 9 vs. Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 – Specs, Leaks & Surprises Compared

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 debuts with a 6.2-inch AMOLED display at up to 2,600 nits, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip, and a triple camera including 3× telephoto and 8K video. Google’s Pixel 9 features a 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED, Tensor G4, and 50MP/48MP cameras. Apple’s iPhone 16 base model uses a 6.1-inch OLED, adds new side buttons, and records 4K120 video. All three support satellite emergency messaging.
13 August 2025
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Pixel 8a vs Galaxy A55 vs OnePlus Nord 4: Mid-Range Smartphone Showdown

Pixel 8a vs Galaxy A55 vs OnePlus Nord 4: Mid-Range Smartphone Showdown

Google launched the Pixel 8a in May 2024 at $499 for 128GB, featuring a 6.1-inch OLED display, 64 MP main camera, and 4,575 mAh battery. The Galaxy A55 uses a metal-and-glass build, offers a 6.6-inch HDR10+ AMOLED screen, and supports microSD. OnePlus Nord 4 has an all-metal body, 6.74-inch display, and 5,500 mAh battery with 100W charging. All run Android 14 with varying update policies.
12 August 2025
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Trade Truce, Tech Triumphs & Oil Drama: Global Business Bombshells (Aug 11–12, 2025)

Trade Truce, Tech Triumphs & Oil Drama: Global Business Bombshells (Aug 11–12, 2025)

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut its cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.6%, its third cut this year, with Governor Michele Bullock signaling more easing may follow. China’s factory-gate prices fell 3.6% in July and consumer prices were flat, highlighting deflation risks. U.S. markets priced in a likely Federal Reserve rate cut in September. An Australian court found Apple and Google engaged in anti-competitive app store conduct.
12 August 2025
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AI Stock Market Shake-Up: Surging Winners, Brutal Misses, and Big Bets (Aug 11–12, 2025)

AI Stock Market Shake-Up: Surging Winners, Brutal Misses, and Big Bets (Aug 11–12, 2025)

Micron Technology raised its quarterly revenue outlook to $11.2 billion, sending shares up 3%. Nvidia and AMD secured export licenses to sell advanced AI chips to China with a 15% tariff. SoundHound AI surged 43% after record Q2 revenue, while C3.ai fell 25% on weak guidance. Salesforce agreed to acquire Waii, but its stock dropped 3.2%.
12 August 2025
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Beyond AI: 8 Must-Read Tech News Highlights from August 11–12, 2025

Beyond AI: 8 Must-Read Tech News Highlights from August 11–12, 2025

Google will launch the Pixel 10 lineup, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold with IP68 water and dust resistance, on August 20. GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke will resign to start a new company, with Julia Liuson named interim head. Marks & Spencer restored Click & Collect after a cyberattack cost £300 million. Paramount secured exclusive U.S. UFC rights for $7.7 billion over seven years.
12 August 2025
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From Pixel 8 to Pixel 9 Pro XL: Every Model Compared + Rumors on the Upcoming Pixel Revolution

From Pixel 8 to Pixel 9 Pro XL: Every Model Compared + Rumors on the Upcoming Pixel Revolution

Google unveiled the Pixel 9 lineup on August 13, 2024, featuring Tensor G4 chips, up to 16 GB RAM, and seven years of OS updates. The Pixel 9a launched March 2025 at $499, while the Pixel 8a arrived May 2024 at the same price. Pixel Fold 2, branded Pixel 9 Pro Fold, debuted mid-2025 with an 8-inch display and 16 GB RAM. All models emphasize Gemini AI features and extended software support.
12 August 2025
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro: Which Superphone Will Dominate 2025?

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro: Which Superphone Will Dominate 2025?

Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max, with its new A18 Pro chip, leads in single-core performance, scoring 3,386 on Geekbench and offering 20% better sustained gaming than last year. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra, using an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen4, tops multi-core and GPU tests, hitting 9,829 multi-core and 42.4 fps on 3DMark. Google’s Pixel 9 Pro, powered by the Tensor G4, trails in raw speed but focuses on AI features with 16GB RAM.
12 August 2025
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AI’s Weekend Shockwave: GPT-5 Launch, Chip War Heats Up & ‘Deathbots’ Stir Debate (Aug 10–11, 2025)

AI’s Weekend Shockwave: GPT-5 Launch, Chip War Heats Up & ‘Deathbots’ Stir Debate (Aug 10–11, 2025)

OpenAI launched GPT-5 for free ChatGPT users with limits and released two open-weight models on Hugging Face. NASA and Google announced a Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant for Artemis missions. Tesla will end its Dojo chip project to focus on new AI chips for cars. Tata Consultancy Services will cut over 12,000 jobs, citing AI-driven redundancies.
11 August 2025
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Android 17’s Massive Upgrades Revealed: Features, Leaks, Release Date & How It Outshines Android 14 & 15

Android’s Epic Evolution: A Complete History from Android 1.0 to Android 15 (2008–2025)

Android 1.0 launched on the T-Mobile G1 on September 23, 2008, marking Google's first public Android release. Major updates followed rapidly: Cupcake (April 2009) added the first on-screen keyboard; Donut (September 2009) expanded device support; Eclair (October 2009) introduced turn-by-turn navigation and pinch-to-zoom. Android now powers over 3 billion active devices worldwide.
11 August 2025
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AI Stocks Frenzy: Mega Deals, GPT-5 Hype and Bubble Warnings Fuel Aug 9–10 Market Buzz

AI Stocks Frenzy: Mega Deals, GPT-5 Hype and Bubble Warnings Fuel Aug 9–10 Market Buzz

AMD’s Q2 data-center chip sales rose 14% to $3.2 billion but missed estimates, while SMCI shares plunged 18% after cutting guidance, erasing over $6 billion in value. Nvidia stock jumped 73% and later hit record highs alongside Broadcom as the AI-chip rally resumed. The U.S. began licensing Nvidia’s H20 AI GPUs to China, drawing criticism from Chinese state media. Meta secured $29 billion in financing for new AI data centers.
10 August 2025
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AI’s Explosive Weekend: GPT‑5 Debuts, Chip War Escalates, and ‘Deathbots’ Rise (Aug 9–10, 2025)

AI’s Explosive Weekend: GPT‑5 Debuts, Chip War Escalates, and ‘Deathbots’ Rise (Aug 9–10, 2025)

OpenAI released GPT-5, now available to free ChatGPT users and integrated into Microsoft Copilot, with experts noting modest benchmark gains but major underlying changes. NASA and Google announced an AI medical assistant for deep-space missions, showing strong diagnostic accuracy in early trials. OpenAI also launched two open-source language models that can run locally on consumer hardware.
10 August 2025
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2025 Flagship Smartphone Showdown: Apple vs. Samsung vs. Google (and More) in the Battle for Phone Supremacy

2025 Flagship Smartphone Showdown: Apple vs. Samsung vs. Google (and More) in the Battle for Phone Supremacy

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra leads with a 200 MP main camera, three telephotos, and built-in S Pen at $1,299. Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 48 MP camera, A18 Pro chip, titanium frame, and costs about $1,199. Google’s Pixel 9 Pro XL offers a 50 MP main, 48 MP tele, and seven years of updates. Foldables like Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Oppo Find N5 expand to 8" inner displays, weighing around 215–229 g.
9 August 2025
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Android 17’s Massive Upgrades Revealed: Features, Leaks, Release Date & How It Outshines Android 14 & 15

Android 17’s Massive Upgrades Revealed: Features, Leaks, Release Date & How It Outshines Android 14 & 15

Android 17, codenamed Cinnamon Bun, maps to API level 37 and is set to stabilize in Q2 2026. Material 3 Expressive UI becomes default, and Desktop Mode brings a PC-like interface to external displays. Security features include enhanced Factory Reset Protection and encrypted Intrusion Logging. Vulkan 1.4 is mandatory, and large-screen app resizability is required for foldables and tablets.
9 August 2025
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AI Stocks Frenzy: GPT-5 Hype, Record Highs & Billion-Dollar Bets Fuel Aug 8–9 Market Surge

AI Stocks Frenzy: GPT-5 Hype, Record Highs & Billion-Dollar Bets Fuel Aug 8–9 Market Surge

The U.S. began licensing Nvidia to export H20 AI chips to China on Aug. 7, reversing a ban. OpenAI launched GPT-5 the same day, citing 700 million ChatGPT users. AMD shares dropped 5.1% and SMCI plunged 18.2% after weak Q2 data-center results. The Nasdaq Composite notched its 18th record high of 2025 on Aug. 8, led by AI and tech stocks.
9 August 2025
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  • Soybeans Gain Amid Export Sales and Market Developments
    March 23, 2026, 8:32 PM EDT. Soybeans gained 2 ¼ to 7 ¼ cents Monday, with the national average cash bean price rising to $10.90 1/4, supported by a private USDA-reported export sale of 161,120 MT to Mexico. Export inspections showed a 12.3% increase weekly and 32.1% rise year-over-year, led by shipments to China, Egypt, and Japan. Brazil's harvest is 68% complete, behind last year's pace. Soymeal futures fell up to $2.00 while soy oil futures advanced 7 to 26 points, bolstered late by U.S. EPA signals on biofuel quotas. Geopolitical headlines included President Trump delaying military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure, affecting crude oil prices which dropped $9.36. These factors combined to create notable shifts in the soybean market on Monday.
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