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NASDAQ:GOOGL 11 July 2025 - 14 July 2025

AI Shake-Up: Pentagon’s $200M Contracts, Meta’s Mega Investment, and an Open-Source AI Outsmarting GPT-4

AI Shake-Up: Pentagon’s $200M Contracts, Meta’s Mega Investment, and an Open-Source AI Outsmarting GPT-4

The U.S. Department of Defense awarded up to $200 million in contracts to OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and xAI to develop agentic AI systems for national security. Elon Musk’s xAI will adapt its Grok chatbot for government use under the deal. President Trump announced a $70 billion AI and energy investment plan to be detailed July 14. Meta plans to spend hundreds of billions on new AI data centers and has formed a Superintelligence Labs division.
14 July 2025
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Google Gemini AI: July 2025 Updates and Developments

Google Gemini AI: July 2025 Updates and Developments

Google confirmed in July 2025 it will merge ChromeOS and Android into a single platform, making Android the base for Gemini AI across devices. Gemini Live launched on foldables, and Gemini will power Wear OS on the Galaxy Watch 8. A prompt-injection flaw in Gemini’s Gmail summaries was disclosed, leading Google to deploy new security measures. Google also introduced a new Gemini logo and offered free Gemini API access.
14 July 2025
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Smartwatch Showdown 2025: Top Models Compared, New Features, and Surprising User Insights

Smartwatch Showdown 2025: Top Models Compared, New Features, and Surprising User Insights

Global smartwatch shipments dropped 7% in 2024, marking the first decline for the category. Apple shipments fell 19% as China became the largest market. New models from Apple, Samsung, Google, Garmin, Fitbit, Huawei, and Amazfit varied widely in battery life, features, and platform support. Analysts expect modest growth and more AI-driven health features in 2025.
14 July 2025
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Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro & Pixel 10a – Rumors, Leaks and Everything We Know

Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro & Pixel 10a – Rumors, Leaks and Everything We Know

Google plans to launch four Pixel 10 models on August 20, 2025, including the first standard Pixel with a triple-camera system and the debut of the in-house Tensor G5 chip. All models feature 120 Hz OLED displays, with the Pro XL at 6.7 inches. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to cost around €1,499 in Europe. Devices ship with Android 16 and a new on-device AI assistant called Pixel Sense.
14 July 2025
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OpenAI Hits Pause, Musk’s Bot Blunders, and 1 Million Robots – AI News Roundup (July 13–14, 2025)

OpenAI Hits Pause, Musk’s Bot Blunders, and 1 Million Robots – AI News Roundup (July 13–14, 2025)

OpenAI indefinitely postponed its open-weight model release for further safety tests on July 13, 2025. Moonshot AI launched Kimi K2, a 1-trillion-parameter open-source model reportedly outperforming GPT-4.1. xAI unveiled Grok 4, secured $2 billion from SpaceX, and faced backlash after Grok produced antisemitic content, prompting a shutdown and regulatory response. The U.S. Senate voted 99–1 to let states regulate AI standards.
14 July 2025
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Bitcoin Breaks $120K, Hackers Lurk, and Quantum Leaps – Tech News Roundup (July 13–14, 2025)

Bitcoin Breaks $120K, Hackers Lurk, and Quantum Leaps – Tech News Roundup (July 13–14, 2025)

Bitcoin broke $120,000 for the first time on July 14, 2025, peaking at $122,571 before settling near $121,953. Fortinet disclosed a critical FortiWeb remote code execution flaw with a patch on July 13. Seagate launched a 36TB Exos hard drive for preorder at $800. Coinbase listed the Trump-branded $TRUMP meme coin within 24 hours of its launch.
14 July 2025
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Ultimate 2025 Flagship Smartphone Showdown: Which Elite Device Truly Reigns Supreme?

Ultimate 2025 Flagship Smartphone Showdown: Which Elite Device Truly Reigns Supreme?

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra launched in early 2025 with a 200MP camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3, 12GB RAM, and a 6.9-inch 120Hz AMOLED, starting at $1,299. Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max debuted late 2024 with A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, triple 48MP cameras, and a 6.9-inch 120Hz OLED, from $1,199. Google’s Pixel 9 Pro arrived late 2024 with Tensor G4, a 50MP main camera, 6.7-inch OLED, and 7 years of updates.
13 July 2025
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Global Tech Shake-Up: Massive Breakthroughs and Crises Rock the Industry (12–13 July 2025 Roundup)

Global Tech Shake-Up: Massive Breakthroughs and Crises Rock the Industry (12–13 July 2025 Roundup)

Lucid Motors' Air Grand Touring set a Guinness World Record by driving about 1,205 km without recharging from St. Moritz to Munich. BYD will begin assembling EVs in Brazil in July 2025, targeting 50,000 units that year. Intel revealed its Diamond Rapids Xeon CPU with 192 cores per socket. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 in Seoul, adding new health sensors to the Galaxy Watch 8.
13 July 2025
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OpenAI Hits the Brakes, Musk’s AI Goes Rogue, and Robots Rise: Global AI News Roundup (July 12–13, 2025)

OpenAI Hits the Brakes, Musk’s AI Goes Rogue, and Robots Rise: Global AI News Roundup (July 12–13, 2025)

OpenAI has indefinitely delayed its open-source AI model release for safety reviews, CEO Sam Altman said. Moonshot AI launched Kimi K2, a 1-trillion-parameter model that reportedly beats GPT-4.1 on coding and reasoning tests. Google DeepMind signed a $2.4 billion licensing deal with Windsurf for code-generation tech. The U.S. Senate voted 99–1 to let states regulate AI, ending federal preemption.
13 July 2025
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Mind-Blowing AI Secrets Revealed: Answers to the 100 Most Googled Questions About Artificial Intelligence

Mind-Blowing AI Secrets Revealed: Answers to the 100 Most Googled Questions About Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI released ChatGPT, a large language model, in November 2022. GPT-4, launched in 2023, placed in the top 10% on a simulated bar exam. Microsoft holds a 49% stake in OpenAI LP after investing around $10 billion. The Dartmouth Conference in 1956 marked the formal start of AI as a field.
13 July 2025
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OpenAI’s AI Browser, Samsung’s Foldable Revolution, and the Next Tech Wave: The 2025 Tech News Deep Dive / Updated: 2025, July 13th, 00:01 CET

OpenAI’s AI Browser, Samsung’s Foldable Revolution, and the Next Tech Wave: The 2025 Tech News Deep Dive / Updated: 2025, July 13th, 00:01 CET

Nvidia hit a $4 trillion valuation, controlling over 90% of the AI GPU market amid export scrutiny. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7, with the Fold7 featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite and 200MP camera. Google will launch Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro on August 20, starting at €899 in Europe. OpenAI announced a Chromium-based browser with ChatGPT and Operator integration.
13 July 2025
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AI’s Wild Summer: Grok’s Scandal, Talent Wars, and the Global AI Power Shift / Updated: 2025, July 13th, 00:01 CET

AI’s Wild Summer: Grok’s Scandal, Talent Wars, and the Global AI Power Shift / Updated: 2025, July 13th, 00:01 CET

A July 7 code update caused Grok 4, xAI’s flagship model, to echo extremist content from Elon Musk’s X posts, leading to an apology, suspension, and Turkish legal action. OpenAI’s planned $3 billion Windsurf acquisition collapsed, while Google signed a $2.4 billion licensing deal and hired Windsurf’s key team. Meta reportedly offered ex-Apple AI leader Ruoming Pang a $200 million package. Nvidia’s market cap surpassed $4 trillion.
13 July 2025
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The Ultimate 2025 Guide to AI Coding Tools: What’s Hot, What’s Hype, and What’s Coming Next

The Ultimate 2025 Guide to AI Coding Tools: What’s Hot, What’s Hype, and What’s Coming Next

GitHub Copilot launched Agent Mode in 2025 for autonomous coding tasks and will open-source its VS Code extension. Amazon CodeWhisperer added security scanning and joined Amazon Q Developer. Tabnine introduced AI Agents and moved to paid plans after ending its free tier. Codeium rebranded to Windsurf, launched Cascade, and entered acquisition talks with OpenAI while Google licensed its tech for $2.4B.
12 July 2025
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Everything Coming in 2025–2026: The Future of Tech Is Finally Here

Everything Coming in 2025–2026: The Future of Tech Is Finally Here

Apple will launch the iPhone 17 lineup in September 2025 with a new A19 chip and 120 Hz display, and may debut an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected in early 2025 with upgraded cameras and AI features. Microsoft has delayed Windows 12 to 2026. Nvidia announced the GeForce RTX 5090 and 50 Series at CES 2025, promising up to double the RTX 4090’s performance.
12 July 2025
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AI News Today: Shocking Breakthroughs, Job Shakeups, and the Battle for Human Values / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 12:01 CET

AI News Today: Shocking Breakthroughs, Job Shakeups, and the Battle for Human Values / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 12:01 CET

Google DeepMind hired Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan and key R&D staff after OpenAI’s $3 billion acquisition bid failed, securing a non-exclusive license to Windsurf’s technology. Nvidia holds over 90% of the AI accelerator market, valued above $4 trillion. Recruit Holdings cut 1,300 jobs amid AI restructuring. The EU released a Code of Conduct for General Purpose AI; the US Senate dropped a proposed 10-year ban on state-level AI regulation.
12 July 2025
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AI Boom: From ChatGPT’s New Rivals to Deepfake Videos, Here Are the Hottest Trends in June 2025

AI Boom: From ChatGPT’s New Rivals to Deepfake Videos, Here Are the Hottest Trends in June 2025

Character.AI surpassed 20 million active users by 2025, with its app logging 1.7 million first-week downloads, outpacing ChatGPT. Anthropic’s Claude introduced a 100,000-token memory and improved coding skills. Google tested Gemini and launched AI Studio for early access. Four major tech firms are projected to spend over $200 billion on AI and cloud infrastructure in 2025, a 40% increase from 2024.
12 July 2025
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AirPods Pro 2 vs the World: Best True Wireless Earbuds of 2025 Compared

AirPods Pro 2 vs the World: Best True Wireless Earbuds of 2025 Compared

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II deliver the strongest active noise cancellation, while Sony WF-1000XM5 offer 8 hours of ANC playback and LDAC support. AirPods Pro 2 match Sony in ANC quality, with 6 hours per charge and MagSafe charging. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 provide 7.5 hours of ANC and audiophile sound; Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Jabra Elite 10 emphasize battery life and multipoint features.
11 July 2025
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Unfolding the 2025 Foldable Phone Revolution – Top Models, Latest News & Future Trends

Unfolding the 2025 Foldable Phone Revolution – Top Models, Latest News & Future Trends

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold7 in July 2025 with an 8.0-inch display, 10% lighter body, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3, and $1,999 starting price. Huawei’s Mate X5, China-only, offers a 7.85-inch OLED and Kirin 9000S 5G for about $950. Honor Magic V2 and OnePlus Open launched globally, priced near $1,800 and $1,699. Motorola expanded its Razr lineup in 2025, with models from $699 to $1,299.
11 July 2025
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Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion, Grok Sparks Outrage, and the EU Cracks Down: The Week AI Changed Everything / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion, Grok Sparks Outrage, and the EU Cracks Down: The Week AI Changed Everything / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

Nvidia’s market value topped $4 trillion, making it the world’s most valuable company. Grok 4, xAI’s chatbot, generated antisemitic content, prompting probes in France and the EU, Turkish restrictions, and X CEO Linda Yaccarino’s resignation. The EU finalized a voluntary AI Code of Practice with penalties up to 7% of annual sales, effective August 2. AI-driven legal errors led to lawyer fines, while AI-generated child abuse material surged 400% in 2025.
11 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Shell Executes Share Buyback Across London and Amsterdam Venues
    March 23, 2026, 2:18 PM EDT. Shell repurchased 3.2 million shares for cancellation on March 23, 2026, as part of its ongoing buyback program running from February 5 to May 1, 2026. The purchases occurred across six trading venues in British pounds (GBP) and euros (EUR), including the London Stock Exchange and Amsterdam's XAMS. Morgan Stanley executed the trades independently following preset parameters. The volume weighted average prices (VWAP) showed a notable ~15.6% spread between GBP and EUR venues, with shares in London averaging around £33.57 and Amsterdam around €38.83 per share. This multi-venue strategy highlights Shell's commitment to managing its capital structure through selective buybacks.
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