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NASDAQ:META 14 July 2025 - 22 July 2025

Beyond Smartphones: AR Glasses, Brain Chips & the Race to Replace Your Phone

Beyond Smartphones: AR Glasses, Brain Chips & the Race to Replace Your Phone

Global smartphone shipments fell to 1.17 billion in 2023 as replacement cycles stretched past three years. Apple launched the $3,499 Vision Pro headset in 2024, but sales lagged. Meta spent over $10 billion on AR glasses development, while Neuralink and Paradromics made first human brain-computer interface implants in 2024–2025. IDC expects AR glasses shipments to top 5 million by 2027.
22 July 2025
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Massive Microsoft Hack, Space Surprises & EV Shakeups – Non‑AI Tech Roundup (July 21–22, 2025)

Massive Microsoft Hack, Space Surprises & EV Shakeups – Non‑AI Tech Roundup (July 21–22, 2025)

A cyber-espionage campaign exploited a zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint, breaching about 100 organizations, mostly in the U.S. and Germany, according to Eye Security. Microsoft warned of ongoing attacks on self-hosted servers; SharePoint Online was not affected. Thousands more servers may remain at risk until patches are released.
22 July 2025
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AI Revolution Unfolds: Big Tech Bets, Breakthroughs & Bold Policies (July 21–22, 2025)

AI Revolution Unfolds: Big Tech Bets, Breakthroughs & Bold Policies (July 21–22, 2025)

Google will invest over $25 billion in U.S. AI data centers and infrastructure and $3 billion to modernize Pennsylvania hydropower plants. Project Stargate has been reduced to a small Ohio data center after disputes between OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle. Apple delayed advanced Apple Intelligence features until 2026. The U.S. plans three AI-focused Executive Orders before the July 23 AI Action Plan.
22 July 2025
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Meta’s AI Revolution Unleashed: July 2025 Breakthroughs, Billion‑Dollar Bets & Backlash

Meta’s AI Revolution Unleashed: July 2025 Breakthroughs, Billion‑Dollar Bets & Backlash

Meta AI added generative video editing with MovieGen in July 2025, enabling one-click changes to outfits, backgrounds, and lighting. WhatsApp launched an AI concierge for business chats, with tests in Mexico and new cloud-based calling features. Meta announced Meta Superintelligence Labs after a $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI. A security bug in the Meta AI chat app, patched in January, could have exposed private conversations.
21 July 2025
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AI in Overdrive: Breakthroughs, Billion-Dollar Bets, and Bold Policies – News Roundup (July 20–21, 2025)

AI in Overdrive: Breakthroughs, Billion-Dollar Bets, and Bold Policies – News Roundup (July 20–21, 2025)

OpenAI’s language model won gold at the 2025 International Math Olympiad, solving 5 of 6 problems. Meta announced a $14.3 billion Scale AI stake, new data centers, and hired Alexandr Wang as Chief AI Officer. AWS launched AgentCore and pledged $100 million for agentic AI startups. The EU’s AI Act takes effect August 1 with fines up to 7% of global revenue for noncompliance.
21 July 2025
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The Future Is Here: AI’s Most Shocking Developments on July 20, 2025

The Future Is Here: AI’s Most Shocking Developments on July 20, 2025

OpenAI’s experimental reasoning model solved 5 of 6 problems at the International Math Olympiad under contest conditions. Meta announced a new Superintelligence Labs division, major hires, and plans for a 1 gigawatt Ohio data center. Google acquired Windsurf’s engineering team for $2.4 billion. U.S. startup funding jumped 75.6% in early 2025, with AI startups making up 64% of deal value.
20 July 2025
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AI Weekend Shockwave: Global Breakthroughs, Big Tech Bets & Bold Moves (July 19–20, 2025)

AI Weekend Shockwave: Global Breakthroughs, Big Tech Bets & Bold Moves (July 19–20, 2025)

OpenAI launched ChatGPT Agent mode for paid users, enabling the chatbot to act on their behalf using a browser and plugins. AWS introduced AgentCore, a toolkit for building enterprise AI agents, and announced a $100 million fund for agentic AI startups. Meta formed Superintelligence Labs and plans a supercomputer in Ohio. SpaceX is investing $2 billion in xAI, valuing it at about $80 billion.
20 July 2025
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Tech Turmoil: Crypto Hits $4 Trillion, SpaceX’s 8,000 Satellites & More Non-AI Bombshells (July 18–19, 2025)

Tech Turmoil: Crypto Hits $4 Trillion, SpaceX’s 8,000 Satellites & More Non-AI Bombshells (July 18–19, 2025)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered Microsoft to end China-based engineering on Pentagon cloud projects in July 2025, with the company confirming all technical support from China ended immediately. Blackstone exited the TikTok US sale bid as the forced divestment deadline moved to Sept. 17. India summoned Google and Meta executives over illicit betting ads. Nvidia shares fell 4% after criticism of resumed China exports and new chip plans.
19 July 2025
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AI Upheaval: 48 Hours of Breakthroughs, Big Tech Bets & Backlash (July 18–19, 2025)

AI Upheaval: 48 Hours of Breakthroughs, Big Tech Bets & Backlash (July 18–19, 2025)

OpenAI launched ChatGPT Agent on July 18–19, 2025, enabling the chatbot to act for users via a virtual browser and plugins. AWS introduced AgentCore and a $100 million fund for AI startups at its NY Summit. Meta formed Superintelligence Labs, recruiting key talent from Apple and Scale AI. The European Commission issued new AI risk guidelines, setting fines up to €35 million or 7% of global revenue.
19 July 2025
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XR Face-Off: The Top Smart Glasses & Mixed Reality Headsets of 2025–26

XR Face-Off: The Top Smart Glasses & Mixed Reality Headsets of 2025–26

Apple Vision Pro shipped in early 2024 at $3,499 with dual 4K micro-OLED displays and M2/R1 chips. Meta Quest 3 launched in October 2023 at $499, offering standalone VR/MR with 2064×2208 LCD per eye. Microsoft ended HoloLens 2 production in 2024, with software support until 2027. Samsung, Sony, and Google plan new XR devices for 2025–2026, with prices ranging from $1,000 to $4,750.
19 July 2025
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AI Revolution: 48 Hours of Breakthroughs, Battles, and Backlash (July 17–18, 2025)

AI Revolution: 48 Hours of Breakthroughs, Battles, and Backlash (July 17–18, 2025)

OpenAI launched ChatGPT Agent on July 17, enabling the chatbot to take actions like booking reservations and connecting to apps, with user confirmation required. Amazon introduced Bedrock AgentCore and a $100 million AI fund at AWS Summit New York. Meta formed Superintelligence Labs and confirmed new AI hires. The European Commission said the AI Act will apply to major models from August 2, with fines up to €35 million for violations.
18 July 2025
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Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3: In-Depth Comparison and Review 2025

Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3: In-Depth Comparison and Review 2025

Apple Vision Pro began shipping in early 2024 at $3,499 for 256GB, while Meta Quest 3 launched in October 2023 starting at $499 for 128GB. Vision Pro weighs 600–650 g with an external battery and features dual micro-OLED displays at ~4K per eye; Quest 3 weighs 515 g and uses LCD panels at 2064×2208 per eye. Vision Pro includes eye tracking and supports hands-free input, unlike Quest 3.
18 July 2025
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VR/AR Weekly Roundup June 16, 2025: Apple’s Vision Pro 2 Plans, ByteDance’s New XR Goggles, and Massive Prime Day Deals

VR/AR Weekly Roundup June 16, 2025: Apple’s Vision Pro 2 Plans, ByteDance’s New XR Goggles, and Massive Prime Day Deals

Meta’s Quest 3S dropped to $250 for 128GB and $330 for 256GB during Prime Day, with exclusive bundles at Amazon and Walmart. XREAL Air 2 Pro fell to $299, while Viture Pro XR was discounted to $314. ByteDance is developing a lightweight Pico MR headset with custom chips. Apple plans Vision Pro 2 with an M4 chip and is working on smart goggles that pair with iPhone.
16 July 2025
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July 15, 2025: AI’s Next Frontier – Generative Breakthroughs, Robotic Milestones, and Global Policy Shifts

July 15, 2025: AI’s Next Frontier – Generative Breakthroughs, Robotic Milestones, and Global Policy Shifts

OpenAI delayed its first open-weight model release, citing the need for more safety tests. Moonshot AI launched Kimi K2, a one-trillion-parameter model that reportedly beats GPT-4.1 on coding benchmarks. Google introduced Imagen 4, Veo 3, and Gemini 2.5 at I/O 2025. Amazon deployed its millionth warehouse robot and unveiled the DeepFleet AI model to optimize robot fleets.
15 July 2025
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 – Samsung’s Ultra-Thin Foldable Redefines the Game

Shocking Smartphone Leaps, Space Milestones & EV Breakthroughs – Tech News Roundup (July 15, 2025)

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 at its 2025 Galaxy Unpacked event, with the Fold 7 now 26% thinner and 10% lighter, starting at $1,999. Meta’s Threads app surged to 115 million daily users in June, narrowing the gap with X, which fell to 132 million. Microsoft is releasing its Windows 11 “25H2” update, while Google is beta-testing Android 16.
15 July 2025
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Trump’s $70 B AI Bet, Zuckerberg’s Manhattan-Sized Superclusters & Musk’s Bot Blunder – AI News Roundup (July 14–15, 2025)

Trump’s $70 B AI Bet, Zuckerberg’s Manhattan-Sized Superclusters & Musk’s Bot Blunder – AI News Roundup (July 14–15, 2025)

Moonshot AI launched Kimi K2, a 1-trillion-parameter open-source model claimed to beat GPT-4.1 on coding and reasoning. OpenAI paused its own open-source release over safety concerns. Meta announced hundreds of billions in AI data-center spending, including a Manhattan-sized facility. The U.S. Senate voted 99–1 to let states regulate AI, rejecting federal preemption.
15 July 2025
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Tech Titans Clash: AI Superclusters, $4 Trillion Milestone & Prime Day Records (July 14 2025)

Tech Titans Clash: AI Superclusters, $4 Trillion Milestone & Prime Day Records (July 14 2025)

Meta will launch its first AI mega-cluster, Prometheus, in 2026, with a second, Hyperion, planned to reach 5 gigawatts. Meta raised capital expenditures to up to $72 billion for 2025 and removed about 10 million imposter profiles. Nvidia’s valuation briefly surpassed $4 trillion. Amazon’s Prime Day 2025 generated $24.1 billion in U.S. online sales, up 30% from last year.
15 July 2025
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AI Stocks Soar as Nvidia Hits $4T, Apple Feels the Heat, and Musk Doubles Down – Daily Roundup

AI Stocks Soar as Nvidia Hits $4T, Apple Feels the Heat, and Musk Doubles Down – Daily Roundup

Nvidia briefly reached a $4 trillion market cap last week as shares hit a record $164.42, tripling its value since mid-2023. Meta pledged hundreds of billions for AI infrastructure, while Synopsys secured Chinese approval for its $35 billion Ansys deal. SpaceX will invest $2 billion in xAI, now valued at $113 billion. The Pentagon awarded up to $200 million each to OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and xAI for agentic AI projects.
14 July 2025
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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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