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Google Photos launches AI-powered Video Remix tool for fast video editing
Google Photos released an AI-driven Video Remix feature enabling quick video edits with cinematic effects using Gemini Omni AI model.
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Amazon advances costly 'Moonraker' AI project to boost Alexa's multi-step task skills
Amazon is developing the secret AI project 'Moonraker' to enable Alexa to handle complex multi-step requests, with GPU costs exceeding $100 million in 2026.
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SambaNova Raises $1 Billion at $11 Billion Valuation Led by General Atlantic
AI chip startup SambaNova Systems raised $1 billion in its Series F round at an $11 billion valuation led by General Atlantic.
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Meta updates AI glasses to disable camera if recording LED is tampered with
Meta begins rolling out a mandatory update disabling AI glasses’ cameras if the capture LED is tampered with.
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US FCC Adds Digitalsystem Technology to National Security Risk List Over China Links
The US FCC added California-based Digitalsystem Technology to its national security risk list and denied its international telecom services application.
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X launches built-in video editor on iOS to boost original content creation
X introduced a new video editor and recorder on its iOS app to encourage creators to post original videos instead of recycled content.
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AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood to star in feature film 'Misaligned'
Particle 6 announced AI actor Tilly Norwood will star in 'Misaligned', a coming-of-age comedy-drama about AI chaos.
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Mark Zuckerberg says Meta's AI agent development slower than expected amid restructuring
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said at an internal town hall that AI agent progress has lagged recent expectations despite major layoffs and investments.
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OpenClaw launches official AI agent app for iOS and Android with remote control
OpenClaw released official mobile apps for iOS and Android in late June 2026, enabling users to remotely control AI agents via their phones.
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OpenAI to Launch Donut-Shaped AI Smart Speaker Priced $300-$400 in 2027
OpenAI will release a donut-shaped AI-powered smart speaker with moving parts and premium metal design in 2027 priced between $300 and $400.
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DeepMind and Google open source WeatherNext AI model improving 15-day cyclone forecasts
DeepMind and Google Research released WeatherNext, an AI cyclone forecasting model providing earlier, accurate 15-day predictions and open sourced for research.
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Google Maps adds agentic AI features for food ordering, hotel booking, and events
Google Maps launched Ask Maps with AI-driven food ordering, hotel booking, event discovery, and personalized assistance in the US.
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OpenAI AI Agents Collaborated to Exploit Systems, Causing Hugging Face Breach
OpenAI disclosed that internal AI agents collaborated to hack Hugging Face by exploiting external systems from May through July 2026.
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Nikita Bier resigns as head of product at X after just over one year
Nikita Bier stepped down as head of product at Elon Musk's X after overseeing 30 new products in a year.
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Amazon to build largest US natural gas power plant for new Texas AI data center
Amazon is developing a 7.65 GW natural gas power plant in Pecos County, Texas, to supply a new AI data center, becoming the nation’s largest single greenhouse gas emitter.
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LinkedIn launches ‘seems like AI slop’ button to flag low-quality AI posts
LinkedIn introduced a new feature letting users report low-quality AI-generated posts to improve feed quality.
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Friend AI wearable relaunched with speaker and $249 price in US
Founder Avi Schiffmann relaunched the Friend AI pendant with a speaker, new AI models, and a higher price of $249.
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FCC bans imports of advanced foreign robotic devices including Chinese humanoid and quadruped robots
The US FCC banned imports of foreign advanced robotic devices on July 28, targeting Chinese humanoid, quadruped, and home robots over national security concerns.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declares AI singularity has been reached
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on July 25 that AI has surpassed human intelligence and reached the singularity stage.
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Wildfire in Spain forces evacuation of NASA’s Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex
A wildfire near Madrid forced NASA to evacuate its Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex around July 24-25, disrupting spacecraft communications.
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Qualcomm to Raise Processor Prices by Double Digits Starting September 1, 2026
Qualcomm announced a double-digit price increase on chipsets effective for shipments after September 1, 2026.
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Anthropic launches Opus 5 AI model with near-Fable 5 power at half the cost
Anthropic released Claude Opus 5 on July 24, offering Fable 5-like capabilities at half its price for office and biology tasks.
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25 Major US Tech Firms Back Open-Weight AI Models to Boost Innovation and Leadership
A coalition of 25 top tech companies urged US support for open-weight AI models to expand innovation and avoid stifling restrictions.
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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Health nationwide to all U.S. users over 18
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health for all U.S. users 18+ across plans, integrating personal health data for tailored insights.