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Tech News Weekly: Interstellar Visitors, AI Booms, Gaming Upheaval, and the Future of Devices / Updated: 2025, July 5th, 12:00 CET

Tech News Weekly: Interstellar Visitors, AI Booms, Gaming Upheaval, and the Future of Devices / Updated: 2025, July 5th, 12:00 CET

Nvidia briefly hit a $3.92 trillion market cap, the highest ever recorded, amid soaring AI chip demand. NASA’s ATLAS telescope detected 3I/ATLAS, a 20-kilometer-wide interstellar object, passing within 270 million kilometers of Earth. Microsoft announced 9,000 job cuts, mainly in middle management, as it shifts focus to AI and cloud services.
5 July 2025
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Tech News Deep Dive: July 2025’s Biggest Stories in Innovation, Gaming, and the Cosmos / Updated: 2025, July 5th, 00:00 CET

Tech News Deep Dive: July 2025’s Biggest Stories in Innovation, Gaming, and the Cosmos / Updated: 2025, July 5th, 00:00 CET

Microsoft cut about 9,100 jobs in 2025, mainly in Xbox, with major studios hit and projects like Perfect Dark canceled. The Stop Killing Games campaign topped 1 million signatures, prompting an EU review of remote game shutdowns. EA will shut down Anthem servers on January 12, 2026. NASA detected interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, which will pass at least 240 million km from Earth.
5 July 2025
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Tech News Today: Foldable Phones, AI Video, Interstellar Visitors, and the End of Exclusivity / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 12:01 CET

Tech News Today: Foldable Phones, AI Video, Interstellar Visitors, and the End of Exclusivity / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 12:01 CET

Samsung will debut the Galaxy Z Fold7 on July 9, 2025, with an 8.2-inch display and Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Google’s Veo 3 AI video tool launched globally for AI Pro subscribers. 3I/ATLAS, the Solar System’s third confirmed interstellar object, will approach the Sun in October 2025. Nvidia’s market cap briefly topped Apple’s, nearing $4 trillion on AI chip demand.
4 July 2025
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The State of Artificial Intelligence: Global Impacts, Controversies, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 12:01 CET

The State of Artificial Intelligence: Global Impacts, Controversies, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 12:01 CET

Over 45 major European firms, including ASML and Airbus, urged the EU to delay the AI Act by two years. Microsoft’s MAI-DxO diagnoses diseases at 80% accuracy, four times more efficiently than doctors. IBM launched the Hermes AI chip in Zurich, claiming over 100-fold energy savings. OpenAI signed a $30 billion annual infrastructure deal with Oracle for 4.5 GW of AI computing.
4 July 2025
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OpenAI’s Meteoric Rise: Breakthroughs, Billions, and Backlash in 2025

OpenAI’s Meteoric Rise: Breakthroughs, Billions, and Backlash in 2025

OpenAI and Mattel announced an AI-powered toy partnership in June 2025, with the first product expected later this year. In April, OpenAI unveiled GPT-4.1, featuring a 1,000,000 token context window and improved coding. OpenAI posted $5 billion in 2024 losses despite $3.7 billion in revenue. By early 2025, ChatGPT had reached 500 million weekly active users.
4 July 2025
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Smart Grid and Energy Management Systems – Latest Developments (June–July 2025)

Smart Grid and Energy Management Systems – Latest Developments (June–July 2025)

Honeywell and Verizon integrated 5G into smart meters, reaching data speeds up to 10 Gbps for near real-time consumption data. Eaton introduced HiZ Protect, an AI wildfire prevention system detecting power line faults with 95% accuracy in under 0.5 seconds. The U.S. DOE announced $7.6 billion for 105 grid projects nationwide. Iberdrola set a record €150 billion investment plan for 2024–2030.
4 July 2025
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Tech News Deep Dive: July 2025 / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 00:01 CET

Tech News Deep Dive: July 2025 / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 00:01 CET

Microsoft cut about 9,000 jobs in July 2025, with the Xbox division hit hard. The company committed $80 billion to AI infrastructure for fiscal 2025 and signed a $30 billion annual cloud deal with Oracle for Project Stargate. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and G Fold, with the G Fold featuring a 10-inch OLED display and 200MP camera. 3I/ATLAS, a 20–40 km comet, will be visible through September 2025.
4 July 2025
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AI in July 2025: Disruption, Opportunity, and Uncertainty Across the Globe / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 00:00 CET

AI in July 2025: Disruption, Opportunity, and Uncertainty Across the Globe / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 00:00 CET

Microsoft cut about 4% of its workforce in July 2025, citing AI as a direct replacement, especially in Xbox. Nvidia became the world’s most valuable company at a $3.92 trillion market cap as AI chip demand soared. Meta recruited top AI talent with signing bonuses exceeding $100 million. OpenAI and Oracle signed a $30 billion cloud deal to support next-generation AI models under the Stargate initiative.
4 July 2025
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Global AI Powerhouses Clash: China’s AI Revolution Challenges U.S. Tech Dominance

Global AI Powerhouses Clash: China’s AI Revolution Challenges U.S. Tech Dominance

DeepSeek now costs about $0.55 per million tokens, compared to $15 for OpenAI. HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Saudi Aramco have adopted DeepSeek, while Amazon, Microsoft, and Google offer it on their clouds. Alibaba’s Tongyi Qianwen was open-sourced, spawning over 100,000 variants. Microsoft plans to spend $80 billion on AI data centers in 2025; OpenAI aims to add 4.5 GW of cloud capacity.
3 July 2025
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The Global AI Surge: Disruption, Opportunity, and the New World Order / Updated: 2025, July 3rd, 12:00 CET

The Global AI Surge: Disruption, Opportunity, and the New World Order / Updated: 2025, July 3rd, 12:00 CET

Chinese AI model DeepSeek, priced at 1/17th the cost of top US rivals, was adopted by HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Saudi Aramco in 2025. Microsoft pledged $80 billion and Meta $68 billion for AI infrastructure. OpenAI agreed to lease 4.5 GW of power from Oracle for the $500 billion Stargate project. Nevada passed a law requiring disclosure of AI-generated political ads, effective January 2026.
3 July 2025
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Digital Health & Telemedicine Industry Update (June–July 2025)

Digital Health & Telemedicine Industry Update (June–July 2025)

DispatchHealth and Medically Home merged in June 2025, creating one of the largest high-acuity hospital-at-home providers under the DispatchHealth name. Novo Nordisk ended its Wegovy deal with Hims & Hers Health in late June over compounded drug concerns, causing Hims & Hers shares to drop 30%. Teladoc Health shifted strategy after acquiring Catapult Health and UpLift earlier in the year.
3 July 2025
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Major Cybersecurity and Zero-Trust Developments (June–July 2025)

Major Cybersecurity and Zero-Trust Developments (June–July 2025)

NIST released Special Publication 1800-35 in June 2025, detailing 19 zero trust architecture examples using commercial tech. Cisco, Microsoft, Illumio, and NVIDIA announced new zero-trust products and partnerships. Nevada launched a state cybersecurity office on July 1. A June 2024 ransomware attack on Synnovis, London, was linked to a patient death and over £32 million in costs.
3 July 2025
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Tech News Deep Dive: Microsoft’s Turbulent Restructuring, Interstellar Mysteries, and the Next Wave of Devices / Updated: 2025, July 3rd, 00:17 CET

Tech News Deep Dive: Microsoft’s Turbulent Restructuring, Interstellar Mysteries, and the Next Wave of Devices / Updated: 2025, July 3rd, 00:17 CET

Microsoft cut over 9,000 jobs, about 4% of its workforce, impacting Xbox, Bethesda, and other gaming studios, with several game projects and studios canceled or closed. Rumors of Phil Spencer’s retirement circulated but were denied by Microsoft. NASA’s ATLAS detected object A11pl3Z near Jupiter, traveling over 60 km/s, posing no threat to Earth. Samsung and Honor announced new foldable phones; Apple plans a cheaper MacBook for 2025–2026.
3 July 2025
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AI in July 2025: Superintelligence, Talent Wars, and Societal Shifts / Updated: 2025, July 3rd, 00:01 CET

AI in July 2025: Superintelligence, Talent Wars, and Societal Shifts / Updated: 2025, July 3rd, 00:01 CET

Meta launched Superintelligence Labs, led by Alexandr Wang and Nat Friedman, offering up to $300 million over four years to lure talent from rivals. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman criticized Meta’s tactics; OpenAI responded with staff incentives. Microsoft cut 9,000 jobs as it expanded AI, while Amazon deployed its millionth DeepFleet robot. The US Senate voted 99-1 to repeal a federal ban on state AI regulation.
3 July 2025
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AI Stocks Soar to New Highs: Trends, Big Moves & What Analysts Predict Next

AI Stocks Soar to New Highs: Trends, Big Moves & What Analysts Predict Next

Nvidia reached a $1 trillion valuation in 2023 and holds about 80% of the AI chip market, powering most modern AI models. The S&P 500’s Magnificent Seven now account for nearly 35% of the index’s market cap and have generated over 70% of its gains since early 2023. Microsoft invested $10 billion in OpenAI and integrated GPT models across its platforms. Amazon, Alphabet, AMD, Palantir, and IBM expanded AI offerings and reported rapid revenue growth.
2 July 2025
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The State of Artificial Intelligence in 2025: Breakthroughs, Challenges, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 2nd, 12:03 CET

The State of Artificial Intelligence in 2025: Breakthroughs, Challenges, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 2nd, 12:03 CET

The global AI market is valued at $391 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $1.81 trillion by 2030. Meta launched Superintelligence Labs, hiring 11 immigrant OpenAI researchers with offers up to $300 million. Microsoft’s MAI-DxO system achieved 85.5% diagnostic accuracy, far surpassing doctors. Amazon operates over 1 million warehouse robots, with 75% of deliveries now robot-assisted.
2 July 2025
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The State of Artificial Intelligence: July 2025 / Updated: 2025, July 2nd, 00:01 CET

The State of Artificial Intelligence: July 2025 / Updated: 2025, July 2nd, 00:01 CET

Meta launches Meta Superintelligence Labs, led by Alexandr Wang, unifying Llama models and offering leadership pay up to $300 million. Microsoft unveils MAI-DxO, achieving 85.5% accuracy in complex medical diagnoses, far surpassing physicians. China’s Tianli Qiming AI Study Companion now serves 250,000 students and teachers in 107 schools. The US Senate votes 99-1 to keep state-level AI regulation.
2 July 2025
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Latest Developments in AI (June–July 2025)

Latest Developments in AI (June–July 2025)

Meta launched Meta Superintelligence Labs on June 30, 2025, appointing Alexandr Wang as Chief AI Officer and hiring 11 engineers from rival firms. Google DeepMind unveiled AlphaGenome on June 25 and demonstrated Gemini Robotics in early July. Several U.S. states criminalized deceptive deepfake ads by mid-2025. China and the EU began enforcing new AI regulations in July.
1 July 2025
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The State of AI in 2025: Power Struggles, Societal Shifts, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 1st, 00:00 CET

The State of AI in 2025: Power Struggles, Societal Shifts, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 1st, 00:00 CET

Meta launched Meta Superintelligence Labs in 2025, led by Alexandr Wang and Nat Friedman, with $29 billion for AI data centers and a 49% stake in Scale AI. Apple may replace Siri with Anthropic or OpenAI models but has not decided. Microsoft’s MAI-DxO AI diagnosed NEJM cases with 85.5% accuracy, outperforming doctors. Britain’s grid faces strain as AI data centers could use a third of UK electricity by 2034.
1 July 2025
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Apple Eyes Anthropic Claude and OpenAI GPT to Reinvent Siri: Inside the Negotiations, Delays, and High-Stakes AI Gamble

Apple Eyes Anthropic Claude and OpenAI GPT to Reinvent Siri: Inside the Negotiations, Delays, and High-Stakes AI Gamble

Apple is in talks with Anthropic and OpenAI to license large-language models for a major Siri overhaul, moving away from its own Foundation Models. Siri’s generative update has been delayed to iOS 19 in 2026, amid internal leadership changes and testing of third-party AI on Apple’s private cloud. No final deal as of June 30, 2025. Apple shares rose about 2% after the Bloomberg report.
30 June 2025
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    April 13, 2026, 11:47 AM EDT. Standard and Poor's Global Inc (SPGI) saw new options start trading for the October 16th expiration, featuring 186 days until expiry. Longer time to expiration increases the time value of these contracts, offering potential for higher premiums for sellers of put and call options. The $250 strike put contract, trading at a $1.15 bid, allows sellers to potentially buy shares at an effective price of $248.85, presenting a nearly 40% discount to current prices and a 96% chance the option expires worthless. On the call side, the $430 strike call bid at $32 offers a covered call yield of 10.20% if exercised, though it caps upside gains. These new contracts provide investors various strategic choices based on market views and risk appetite.

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Salesforce Stock News: Choreo and Sumitomo Mitsui Cuts Resurface, but the Filings Are Months Old

Salesforce Stock News: Choreo and Sumitomo Mitsui Cuts Resurface, but the Filings Are Months Old

13 April 2026
Salesforce faced renewed attention after reports of stake reductions by Choreo LLC and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, based on SEC filings from January that reflected year-end positions. Choreo held 27,733 shares and Sumitomo Mitsui 2,478,864 shares as of December 31. The reported cuts amounted to about 35% and 8.6%, respectively. Salesforce shares rose 3.4% Monday, while broader software stocks remain down for the year.
Sandisk Stock Jumps as Nasdaq-100 Adds AI Storage Winner, Atlassian Exits

Sandisk Stock Jumps as Nasdaq-100 Adds AI Storage Winner, Atlassian Exits

13 April 2026
Sandisk shares jumped 7.3% to $913.56 after Nasdaq said the company will join the Nasdaq-100 on April 20, replacing Atlassian. The move follows strong demand for AI-related data storage and analyst price target hikes. Atlassian exits as software stocks slump, with its shares down 65% this year. Sandisk reports fiscal third-quarter results on April 30.
Did the New York Times Really Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto? Adam Back Denies Bitcoin Founder Claim as Doubts Persist

Did the New York Times Really Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto? Adam Back Denies Bitcoin Founder Claim as Doubts Persist

13 April 2026
Adam Back, British cryptographer and Blockstream CEO, again denied being Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto after renewed media scrutiny, including a New York Times report naming him the top candidate. No hard proof has emerged. Bitcoin traded near $71,580 Monday, with Satoshi’s suspected holdings worth about $78.7 billion. Markets showed little reaction to the speculation.
CoreWeave stock jumps again after Anthropic AI deal adds to $21 billion Meta pact

CoreWeave stock jumps again after Anthropic AI deal adds to $21 billion Meta pact

13 April 2026
CoreWeave shares rose 7.5% to $109.64 on Monday after announcing a deal to supply Anthropic with AI computing capacity. The stock had already surged over 13% Friday on news of the agreement. CoreWeave also disclosed a new $21 billion order from Meta last week and priced $5.25 billion in new debt to fund expansion. Financial terms of the Anthropic contract were not disclosed.
Morgan Stanley’s Lowest-Fee Bitcoin ETF Is Just the Start as Bank Eyes Tokenization, Tax Tools

Morgan Stanley’s Lowest-Fee Bitcoin ETF Is Just the Start as Bank Eyes Tokenization, Tax Tools

13 April 2026
Morgan Stanley is considering tokenized money-market funds and digital-asset tax tools just days after launching its MSBT bitcoin ETP, which drew $61.8 million in its first three sessions. MSBT, listed on NYSE Arca, charges a 0.14% sponsor fee, the lowest among U.S. bitcoin ETPs. The bank has also filed for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana trusts. Coinbase and BNY handle custody for MSBT.
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