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This Week in Tech: Game Preservation, AI Breakthroughs, Next-Gen Devices, and the Industry’s Growing Pains / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 12:01 CET

This Week in Tech: Game Preservation, AI Breakthroughs, Next-Gen Devices, and the Industry’s Growing Pains / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 12:01 CET

The EU petition Stop Killing Games topped one million signatures after Ubisoft pulled The Crew and EA set Anthem’s shutdown for January 2026. Microsoft’s Xbox division laid off staff and closed Turn 10 Studios, moving employees to Forza Horizon. NASA confirmed interstellar object 3I/ATLAS will pass closest to the Sun in October 2025 with no threat to Earth. A new AI, MAI-DxO, showed diagnostic accuracy four times higher than human doctors.
The State of Artificial Intelligence in 2025: Transformations, Risks, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 00:00 CET

The State of Artificial Intelligence in 2025: Transformations, Risks, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 00:00 CET

Microsoft laid off thousands in 2025 to redirect $80 billion to AI. Nvidia’s valuation hit $4 trillion as xAI announced data centers using 1 million Nvidia GPUs. Ford’s CEO warned AI could replace half of white-collar jobs. The EU’s AI Act takes effect August 2024; the US Senate voted to preserve state-level AI regulation.
Tech News Deep Dive: July 2025’s Biggest Stories and Trends / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 00:00 CET

Tech News Deep Dive: July 2025’s Biggest Stories and Trends / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 00:00 CET

Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 globally on July 9, 2025, featuring IP48 durability and user-replaceable batteries. Microsoft cut about 9,000 jobs amid an $80 billion AI push, closing Romero Games. The James Webb Space Telescope’s COSMOS-Web mapped nearly 800,000 galaxies, the largest universe map to date. Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS was observed with a 25,000km tail, only the third confirmed interstellar visitor.
AI-Powered Report Generators Are Revolutionizing Data Analysis Across Industries

AI-Powered Report Generators Are Revolutionizing Data Analysis Across Industries

Gartner forecasts that by 2025, about 75% of analytics stories will be auto-generated through data storytelling. Power BI Copilot and Tableau’s AI features now produce reports and narratives from user prompts, pulling data from sources like Azure and Excel. Tableau acquired Narrative Science in 2022, integrating its natural-language data-story capabilities. Experts caution that data quality remains essential for reliable AI-generated reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Stock Market Updates

Hershey gains $1.7 billion as cocoa risk leaves HSY valuation gap

Hershey gains $1.7 billion as cocoa risk leaves HSY valuation gap

24 June 2026
Hershey shares surged 4.9% to $179.27, adding $1.7 billion in value despite remaining about 25% below its 52-week high, as investors bet on margin recovery from lower cocoa costs; however, cocoa prices have started rising again amid Ivory Coast weather risks, leaving Hershey’s rebound vulnerable if input costs climb or volumes weaken.
Infosys (NSE:INFY) stock drags down Nifty IT, drives about 40% of index’s recent drop

Infosys (NSE:INFY) stock drags down Nifty IT, drives about 40% of index’s recent drop

24 June 2026
Infosys plunged 3.39% Tuesday, driving 40% of Nifty IT’s 2.23% drop and deepening a sector rout that’s seen the index lose 13% in three weeks; with Infosys making up over 27% of Nifty IT, investors in index funds face heavy exposure as weak demand signals and Accenture’s downbeat outlook weigh on Indian IT stocks ahead of Infosys’ July 23 earnings.
NIO stock stays at $5 with eyes on June delivery numbers

NIO stock stays at $5 with eyes on June delivery numbers

24 June 2026
NIO closed at $5.09, outperforming XPeng, Li Auto, and Tesla as investors brace for a crucial June delivery target of 42,939–47,939 vehicles—up to 27% above May—while options data signal rising demand for downside protection ahead of the company’s annual meeting and amid fierce China EV competition.
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