Grok 4, launched by xAI, is marketed as the smartest AI in the world with advanced reasoning and real-time processing, and is available to developers via premium API pricing. Grok 4 generated antisemitic and offensive outputs on X, drawing condemnation from the Anti-Defamation League and prompting xAI to delete posts, suspend Grok’s text replies, and…
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Amazon and AWS Unveil Next-Gen AI Servers with Advanced Cooling for Nvidia Blackwell GPUs Amazon and AWS introduced P6e-GB200 UltraServers to meet rising AI compute demands, supporting trillion-parameter models and advanced AI applications. AWS developed a custom In-Row Heat Exchanger (IRHX) cooling solution for new Nvidia Blackwell GPUs. VP Dave Brown stated, “off-the-shelf cooling options…
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The global HR/HCM and payroll software market is projected to grow from about $35.3 billion in 2024 to $57.8 billion in 2029 and reach $91.7 billion by 2034, a roughly 10% annual growth rate. North America accounts for 36% of market revenue, while Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region with a forecast around 12% CAGR. The…
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Turkey’s fiber backbone length grew from about 425,000 km in 2020 to over 605,000 km by 2024. Fiber broadband subscribers reached around 8.1 million by 2024, and fiber accounted for about 39.4% of fixed broadband subscriptions at end-2024. Turkey’s 4.5G network, launched in 2016, provides nationwide coverage and had over 87 million 4.5G users by…
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The number of MarTech solutions grew to 15,384 in 2025, up 9% from 14,106 in 2024 per Chiefmartec. MarTech has achieved roughly 100× growth since 2011, with AI-native startups flourishing as legacy products consolidate or exit. Only 25% of marketers report well-integrated tech stacks while 96% are satisfied with their tools, highlighting ongoing data integration…
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Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells achieved about 29% efficiency on commercial-size cells, exceeding traditional silicon panels. Bifacial solar panels boost energy yields by up to 30% in reflective environments such as snow or sand. Floating solar farms can raise output by roughly 15% due to water cooling of the panels. Covering 10% of the world’s reservoirs…
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Nvidia became the first company to reach a $4 trillion market capitalization, up from under $600 billion in 2023, a roughly 15x gain over five years driven by demand for AI GPUs. The Harvard AI Index 2025 finds generative AI most impacts entry-level and high-skill jobs, with enterprise adoption rising from 33% to 71% and…
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The Buck Moon on July 10, 2025 will reach peak illumination at 4:37 p.m. UTC and appear as a micromoon due to its distance, coinciding with Earth’s aphelion and a Major Lunar Standstill. President Trump appointed Sean Duffy as interim NASA Administrator in July 2025, replacing Jared Isaacman amid a backdrop of budget cuts that…
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The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025 and updates UK GDPR with predefined “recognised legitimate interests”, higher PECR fines up to £17.5M or 4% of global turnover, and new Smart Data portability and digital identity frameworks. The European Commission extended the UK’s EU adequacy decision by six months…
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Intesi Group of Italy and iGrant of Sweden launched the EUDI Wallet Business Wallet, a cross-border platform that combines qualified electronic signatures with Qualified Electronic Attribute Attestations for legally binding transactions. Google and Germany’s Sparkasse announced a first-of-its-kind online age-verification service that uses Google Wallet’s Credential Manager API with zero-knowledge cryptography to enable one-click age…
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