The past 48 hours have seen an AI news avalanche – from the White House committing tens of billions to AI, to tech titans doubling down on supercomputers, to breakthrough models and cautionary tales. In this comprehensive roundup, we cover the major developments across generative AI, machine learning, robotics, enterprise applications, research breakthroughs, ethics and…
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Introduction The cyber threat landscape has been exploding in mid-2025, with state-backed hackers targeting critical infrastructure, ransomware gangs wreaking havoc on businesses, and new vulnerabilities exposing millions of users. In this comprehensive roundup for July 14, 2025, we cover the biggest cyber incidents and developments across government, enterprise, and consumer domains. From Iranian APTs escalating…
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AI Breakthroughs and Controversies Explode: What Happened in the World of Artificial Intelligence (July 13–14, 2025) The past 48 hours have been extraordinary in the world of artificial intelligence. From big tech companies hitting the brakes on major releases to regulators racing to catch up, AI dominated headlines on July 13–14, 2025. In this roundup,…
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Introduction 6G – short for sixth-generation wireless technology – is the forthcoming successor to today’s 5G networks, promising to leave 5G in the dust with unprecedented performance. In simple terms, 6G will operate on far higher frequency bands (even reaching terahertz waves) and deliver extreme capabilities in speed, capacity, and responsiveness. While 5G brought millimeter-wave…
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Global Science Highlights from July 2025 July 2025 has been a blockbuster month for science, with breakthroughs spanning the cosmos to cutting-edge medicine. From unprecedented interstellar visitors and sun-skimming spacecraft to life-saving medical advances and climate revelations, researchers worldwide delivered headline-making results. Below we round up the most important and fascinating science news of the…
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Introduction Urban Air Mobility (UAM) – the use of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) for air-taxi services – is rapidly transitioning from concept to reality in 2025. Around the world, pilot programs are underway to integrate “flying taxis” into city transportation networks. Major aerospace startups and aviation companies are hitting key milestones in…
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Generative AI Showdowns and New Models OpenAI Delays Its “Open” Model: In a surprise Friday announcement, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company is indefinitely postponing the release of its much-awaited open-source AI model techcrunch.com. The model – meant to be freely downloadable by developers – was slated for release next week but is now…
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Apple Product News and Rumors for June–July 2025 July 2025 – A wave of Apple product news and credible rumors has emerged in June and July 2025, shedding light on upcoming devices. From the iPhone 17 lineup – including a new ultra-thin “Air” model and even whispers of a foldable iPhone – to the latest on iPads…
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Study: Generative AI Like ChatGPT Reduces Critical Thinking in Student Writing A preliminary MIT study found students using ChatGPT for writing assignments showed lower critical thinking and reduced neural connectivity compared to those writing unaided. Educators noted AI-written texts lacked creativity and depth. Lead researcher Nataliya Kosmyna cautioned against claims that AI makes people ‘dumber,’…
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ChatGPT to Integrate with Slack and Canva for Deep Research Mode OpenAI is adding Slack and Canva integrations to ChatGPT’s “deep research” mode, enhancing automated research capabilities. These connectors allow ChatGPT to access data from corporate tools and generate both analytical texts and visual content, targeting researchers, analysts, and journalists. Privacy controls ensure user data…
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