Today: 2 March 2026
Subscribe
Browse Category

NASDAQ:MSFT 12 July 2025 - 19 July 2025

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
··········
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
·······
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
······
Latest Laptops, Ultrabooks & 2-in-1s (2025–2026): In-Depth Comparison

Latest Laptops, Ultrabooks & 2-in-1s (2025–2026): In-Depth Comparison

Dell’s XPS 13 (2025) offers up to 24 hours of battery life with a 3K OLED display, while Apple’s MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025) starts at $999 and runs fanless for about 15 hours. Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 13.8" (2025) uses Snapdragon X Elite and reaches up to 15 hours. Razer’s Blade 16 (2025) lasts 5–6 hours under light use with an Intel Core i9 and RTX 5090.
19 July 2025
·····
2025-2026 Tablet & E-Reader Showdown: iPads, Galaxy Tabs, Kindles & More Compared

2025-2026 Tablet & E-Reader Showdown: iPads, Galaxy Tabs, Kindles & More Compared

Apple refreshed the 11th-gen iPad in March 2025 with an A16 chip, 128 GB storage, USB-C, and an 11-inch display for about $349. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra offers a 14.6-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, Dimensity 9300+ chip, and S Pen included. Microsoft’s Surface Pro 12 runs Windows 11 on Snapdragon X Plus, starts at $799, and includes 5G options. Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft adds a 7-inch color E-Ink screen and waterproofing at $250.
19 July 2025
······
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
······
Battle of the Pro Tablets: Apple M2 iPad Pro vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 – Which Reigns Supreme?

Battle of the Pro Tablets: Apple M2 iPad Pro vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 – Which Reigns Supreme?

Apple’s iPad Pro 12.9" (M2, 2022) features an 8-core CPU, mini-LED XDR display, Face ID, and starts at $1,099 with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. Microsoft’s Surface Pro 11 (13", 2024) runs Snapdragon X Plus/Elite chips, offers a 13" LCD or OLED, Windows Hello, and starts at $999 with 16 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. Both target around 10 hours battery life.
18 July 2025
···
The “HTML of the AI Era”? Microsoft’s NLWeb Aims to Put ChatGPT on Every Website

The “HTML of the AI Era”? Microsoft’s NLWeb Aims to Put ChatGPT on Every Website

Microsoft unveiled NLWeb at Build 2025, an open protocol enabling ChatGPT-style conversational interfaces on websites. NLWeb indexes site content using HTML, RSS, and Schema.org, exposing it to AI models via a standard API. Early adopters include Shopify, Tripadvisor, and Serious Eats. Microsoft has open-sourced NLWeb on GitHub and provides integration tools for various AI models and databases.
17 July 2025
·····
Google Search’s 2025 Revolution: AI Breakthroughs, Controversies, and the Future of Search

Google Search’s 2025 Revolution: AI Breakthroughs, Controversies, and the Future of Search

In August 2024, Judge Amit Mehta ruled Google is a monopolist in the U.S. DOJ antitrust case, citing $18–20 billion annual payments to Apple for iPhone default status. Google holds over 90% global search share, processing more than 5 trillion searches yearly. The March 2024 Core Update led to a 45% drop in low quality content. Google Ads revenue reached $237 billion in 2023, with search ads dominating U.S. digital ad spend.
16 July 2025
···
MacBook Air M4 (2025) vs the World: Does Apple’s Latest Air Outshine Dell, HP, Surface & Lenovo?

MacBook Air M4 (2025) vs the World: Does Apple’s Latest Air Outshine Dell, HP, Surface & Lenovo?

Apple’s MacBook Air M4 (2025) features a 10-core CPU and GPU, scoring 14,849 in Geekbench 6 multi-core tests. Base RAM is now 16GB, and it supports two external 6K displays. Battery life reaches up to 18 hours per Apple, with third-party tests at 15.5 hours. Pricing starts at $999 for the 13-inch model, $1,199 for the 15-inch.
15 July 2025
······
Cybersecurity Mayhem: Major Hacks, Data Breaches & Bold Defenses – Roundup (July 14, 2025)

Cybersecurity Mayhem: Major Hacks, Data Breaches & Bold Defenses – Roundup (July 14, 2025)

Security analysts recorded a 133% surge in Iranian state-backed cyberattacks from May to June 2025, with Nozomi Networks tracking 28 incidents across six APT groups. Chinese hackers exploited a zero-day in Ivanti VPN to breach French government networks. Qantas Airways suffered a breach exposing 5.7 million records, linked to Scattered Spider. The U.S. DOJ dismantled a North Korean IT operation funding Pyongyang through false tech job placements.
15 July 2025
··
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
·······
AI Tool Bonanza: 7 New AI Releases & Updates on July 14, 2025 You Need to Know

AI Tool Bonanza: 7 New AI Releases & Updates on July 14, 2025 You Need to Know

Perplexity launched its Chromium-based AI browser Comet for Max subscribers and waitlisted users, featuring an automation sidebar that compares shipping and return policies. xAI released Grok 4 for individual subscribers and API users, offering live web search and advanced multi-modal capabilities. Hugging Face introduced SmolLM3, a 3B-parameter open-source model supporting six languages. Google and Microsoft expanded AI tools for educators and students.
15 July 2025
···
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
·········
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
······
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
·······
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
·······
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
···
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
·········
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
·····
1 … 37 38 39 40 41 … 43
Go toTop