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Tech18 stories ›

Micron briefly surpasses Meta and Tesla in market value as stock soars 236% in one month
Memory chip maker Micron reached $1.27 trillion valuation on AI demand surge, drawing Wall Street comparisons to Nvidia's trajectory.
The Next Web · +12 outlets
Apple's sweeping price increases bring home AI era costs for consumers
Apple raised MacBook, iPad, and memory component prices by up to $200, citing AI development and memory chip shortages as factors.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
OpenAI considers delaying IPO to 2027 amid market volatility
OpenAI is reportedly reconsidering its initial IPO timeline, pushing potential public listing to 2027 as AI sector valuation pressures persist.
AOL.com · +14 outlets
Google rations Gemini API access to Meta as AI infrastructure crunch intensifies
Google capped Meta's access to Gemini models due to insufficient computing capacity, highlighting systemic AI infrastructure bottlenecks.
The Next Web · +1 outlets
CoreWeave secures $99 billion backlog with Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI
AI infrastructure provider CoreWeave announced record-breaking customer commitments from major cloud and AI firms, cementing its role in AI compute supply.
Yahoo Finance · +5 outlets
Microsoft's worst month since 2000 amid AI market turbulence
Microsoft stock suffered significant losses, marking its weakest monthly performance in over two decades as AI sector dynamics shift.
Yahoo Finance · +4 outlets

AI18 stories ›

Google restricts Meta's Gemini AI access amid capacity constraints
Google is limiting Meta's usage of its Gemini AI models due to limited computing capacity and infrastructure bottlenecks.
New York Post · +14 outlets
OpenAI mulls delaying IPO to 2027 amid AI market volatility
OpenAI is considering pushing back its planned initial public offering to 2027 as AI sector market conditions remain unstable.
Crypto Briefing · +3 outlets
China's Z.ai matches Anthropic on cybersecurity capabilities
Chinese AI developers claim their cybersecurity tools now rival Anthropic's Mythos model, narrowing the performance gap with Western systems.
The Decoder · +14 outlets
Big Tech investment in AI infrastructure exceeds $600B annually
Hyperscalers are committing unprecedented capital to build AI computing infrastructure, fundamentally reshaping data center markets.
Intellectia AI · +14 outlets
Sovereign wealth funds pouring hundreds of billions into private AI deals
Major sovereign wealth funds are directing massive capital into private AI companies, reshaping investment flows in the sector.
Crypto Briefing · +14 outlets
AI export controls fail first test as Chinese models demonstrate parity
U.S. restrictions on advanced AI model exports show limited effectiveness as Chinese developers quickly achieve comparable cybersecurity benchmarks.
Tech Times · +1 outlets

Media18 stories ›

Supergirl opens to $38M at box office, testing DC Studios reboot strategy
DC Studios' Supergirl underperformed expectations with a $38 million opening weekend, raising questions about the reboot strategy despite Peter Safran's continu
Deadline · +6 outlets
Toy Story 5 nears $600M globally, maintains box office dominance
Pixar's Toy Story 5 continues its strong theatrical run, approaching $600 million in global box office earnings and retaining the top spot.
Deadline · +7 outlets
Michael becomes highest-grossing biopic ever with $977.4M, surpassing Oppenheimer
The Michael Jackson biopic has achieved a box office milestone, becoming the highest-grossing biographical film in history.
Deadline
BET Awards 2026 airs live Sunday with host Druski, winners announced
The 2026 BET Awards ceremony aired live with comedian Druski hosting, with multiple streaming options available for viewers.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Maggie Haberman says 2028 presidency is JD Vance's to lose, causing Trump irritation
Journalist Maggie Haberman reported that VP JD Vance was the only official pushing Trump on Iran policy and that 2028 succession prospects irk the president.
Mediaite · +8 outlets
Love Island USA Season 8 cast revealed, Peacock series hosted by Ariana Madix
Love Island USA Season 8 launched with a new cast and format changes, including co-hosts Ciara Miller and Tefi Pessoa for Aftersun.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets

Startups18 stories ›

Qualcomm to acquire AI startup Modular in $3.9-4B all-stock deal
Qualcomm extends its AI infrastructure footprint with the acquisition of Modular, which provides compiler and systems software for AI workloads.
HarianBasis.co · +14 outlets
Indian startups raised $1.08 billion in week ending June 27, with CRED leading mega-rounds
An exceptional week for Indian startup funding saw 18 companies raise over $1 billion, nearly triple the year-ago pace, driven by fintech giant CRED's major rou
Indian Startup News · +2 outlets
FTC clears Elon Musk acquisition of SpaceX alumni startup Mesh Optical Technologies
Mesh, a SpaceX spinoff founded by company alumni working on optical communications, has been approved for acquisition by Musk, clearing regulatory hurdles.
TechCrunch · +13 outlets
SambaNova Systems seeks $10 billion valuation to compete with Nvidia in AI chips
The AI chip startup is targeting a valuation that would rival established semiconductor players as demand for specialized AI processors intensifies.
HarianBasis.co · +8 outlets
Mercedes, GIC back Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta for Hong Kong IPO
Two major investors are backing Momenta's listing in Hong Kong, underscoring growing interest in autonomous vehicle technology from traditional automakers.
The Star · +3 outlets
Former Meta researchers raise $50 million for new AI startup
A team of ex-Meta researchers has attracted significant seed capital to develop their AI venture, capitalizing on the market's appetite for experienced AI talen
The Daily Star · +14 outlets

Business18 stories ›

Micron posts record quarterly results as AI demand for memory chips surges
Micron's record earnings driven by AI data center demand shows how chip makers are capitalizing on surging requirements for memory infrastructure.
parameter.io · +14 outlets
Wall Street sells off on AI concerns as rate-hike fears resurface
Stock indices declined as investors reassessed AI valuations and worried about potential rate increases, offsetting gains in oil prices from Iran tensions.
US Top News and Analysis · +14 outlets
U.S. and Iran exchange military strikes amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Iran targeted U.S. military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain after American strikes, raising concerns about shipping disruption in a critical energy corridor.
International homepage · +14 outlets
SpaceX joins Nasdaq-100 index in fast-tracked inclusion process
SpaceX's rapid addition to the index highlights booming demand for space economy jobs despite cooling IPO enthusiasm for the company.
US Top News and Analysis · +14 outlets
Warner Bros Discovery shareholders approve $110 billion Paramount merger
The historic transaction unites two major media companies in a consolidation move CEO Zaslav called transformational.
Stocktwits · +14 outlets
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh signals potential rate-increase pressure on Wall Street
Warsh hinted the Fed may need to counter inflation more aggressively, alarming investors already worried about rate policy.
The Motley Fool · +14 outlets

Science18 stories ›

Climate change unequivocally responsible for Europe heat wave intensity, scientists confirm
Scientists attribute the record-breaking European heat wave to human-caused climate change, with UK and Germany setting June temperature records.
Phys.org · +14 outlets
NASA launches LINK robotic mission to rescue aging Swift telescope from falling
NASA is conducting a first-of-its-kind robotic rescue mission using the LINK spacecraft to prevent the Swift telescope from falling out of orbit.
USA Today · +14 outlets
China fires up world's biggest superconducting magnet for nuclear fusion project
China achieved a major breakthrough in fusion energy by activating the world's largest superconducting magnet, marking progress toward viable fusion power.
South China Morning Post · +14 outlets
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope begins final tests with 300 MP camera
NASA's next-generation space telescope underwent final validation before launch, featuring an extremely high-resolution imaging system.
Mix Vale · +8 outlets
NASA's James Webb Telescope observes millions of stars within Cigar Galaxy
The Webb telescope detected millions of stars within the Cigar Galaxy, providing detailed observations of stellar populations.
NDTV · +14 outlets
Chinese telescope captures first-ever destruction of white dwarf by black hole
Astronomers observed a rare tidal disruption event where a black hole destroyed a white dwarf star.
inkorr.com · +4 outlets

Biotech18 stories ›

mRNA vaccine shrinks childhood cancer tumors by 70% in trial
Early-stage mRNA vaccine shows significant efficacy against a deadly pediatric cancer, advancing cell therapy approaches.
SciTechDaily · +3 outlets
Moderna stock jumps 15% on drug pipeline update and CAR-T progress
Moderna announced advances in cancer pipeline, in vivo CAR-T breakthrough, and mRNA flu vaccine approval, driving investor optimism.
MSN · +8 outlets
Viridian gains FDA approval for thyroid eye disease drug Lumvoa
First-in-class veligrotug-vvze (Lumvoa) approved for thyroid eye disease across active and chronic stages, competing with Amgen's Tepezza.
FirstWord PHARMA · +8 outlets
FDA reverses course, backs Regenxbio gene therapy accelerated approval for rare disease
Regenxbio's Navsunli (LX2006) gene therapy for rare metabolic disorder receives FDA accelerated approval pathway backing after initial rejection.
MSN · +3 outlets
BridgeBio reports positive Phase 3 data for achondroplasia drug infigratinib
Oral infigratinib met Phase 3 efficacy goals in achondroplasia, with NEJM publication supporting potential regulatory approval.
Quiver Quantitative · +14 outlets
Pfizer (Merck) wins EU approval for Keytruda and Padcev combination in bladder cancer
Immunotherapy combination approved in Europe for metastatic urothelial carcinoma, expanding treatment options.
MSN · +6 outlets

Climate18 stories ›

Record heatwave sweeps Europe as climate change drives intensity
Unprecedented heat across Europe is breaking records and causing deaths; scientists confirm climate change has made such events virtually impossible without hum
Reuters · +11 outlets
India's 90% renewable energy pipeline faces severe climate risk by 2030
A major study warns that nine of ten planned renewable energy projects in India are exposed to dangerous climate impacts including drought and heat stress, thre
EdexLive · +11 outlets
India needs 2,000GW new power capacity within two decades for energy security
Adani Green exec Sagar Adani argues massive electrification push is critical to India's energy security and economic growth, with 50GW battery storage target by
NewsBytes · +14 outlets
Europe warming twice as fast as global average due to climate feedback loops
Europe's accelerated warming is driven by amplifying climate feedback effects beyond the global average rate, creating compounding heat risks.
The Straits Times · +14 outlets
Zero-emission truck deployments surge 37 percent in 2025 as momentum builds
US zero-emission truck deployment climbed to 4.14 percent in 2025 after slow start, with CALSTART reporting accelerating momentum in heavy-duty transport decarb
Electrek
Paris uses Seine river water to cool city amid scorching heatwave
Paris and London are deploying water-cooling strategies to cope with extreme heat, as homes and infrastructure struggle with temperatures they were not designed
Fortune · +9 outlets

Games18 stories ›

GTA 6 confirmed digital-only, no physical release planned
Multiple reports confirm Rockstar will not release GTA 6 on disc at launch or in months after, despite some confusion from support emails.
Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed · +14 outlets
Star Wars Eclipse at risk over Quantic Dream layoffs
Striking developers at Quantic Dream warn that planned layoffs of 115 staff make completing the Star Wars open-world game impossible.
Polygon.com · +14 outlets
Xbox freezes third-party Game Pass deal approvals
Microsoft has halted new third-party game additions to Game Pass, signaling shifts in the service's business model.
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GTA 6 pre-orders show strong PS5 preference, Microsoft contests data
Reports suggest PS5 pre-orders are significantly outpacing Xbox, though Microsoft disputes the figures as not representing actual order trends.
Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed · +2 outlets
Sony removing 550-plus Studio Canal movies from PlayStation libraries
Sony is permanently deleting purchased digital films from users' PSN accounts due to a licensing agreement expiration.
Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed · +13 outlets
GTA 6 becomes highest-priced new-gen game at 100 dollars
Rockstar set a new price ceiling for major releases, drawing both excitement and criticism from fans.
New York Post · +14 outlets

Sports18 stories ›

Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup Round of 32, advances to last 16
Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 with Stephen Eustaquio scoring in stoppage time to advance to the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in the tournament's
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon for first time in four years
Serena Williams prepares for her return to competitive tennis at Wimbledon after a four-year absence, with behind-the-scenes preparation underway.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Haeran Ryu wins Women's PGA Championship for first major title
South Korean golfer Haeran Ryu won her first career major championship at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine, overcoming a 10-shot deficit after rou
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Ben Stokes retires from international cricket during final Test
England captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the fourth day of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, endi
BBC Sport · +14 outlets
Phoenix Suns acquire Miles Bridges from Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets traded Miles Bridges and draft picks to the Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first-round pick in a blockbuster offseason deal.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Kyle Schwarber hits MLB-leading 30th home run, sets Phillies record
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 home runs this season and the fastest to do so in Phillies franchise his
www.espn.com · +11 outlets

Entertainment18 stories ›

2026 BET Awards: Winners, Performances, and Red Carpet Interviews
The 26th BET Awards, hosted by Druski, aired live Sunday with performances and interviews from major artists including Cardi B, Salt-N-Pepa, Master P, and Rick
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Supergirl Opens to $38 Million, Falls Short of Box Office Expectations
DC Studios' Supergirl underperformed at the box office with a $38 million opening weekend, falling behind The Marvels and Morbius, though Peter Safran remains c
Deadline · +14 outlets
Michael Jackson Biopic Surpasses Oppenheimer as Highest-Grossing Biopic Ever
Lionsgate's Michael Jackson film reached $977.4 million globally, becoming the highest-grossing biopic of all time, ahead of Oppenheimer.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Toy Story 5 Maintains Box Office Lead Over Supergirl and New Releases
Pixar's Toy Story 5 continued its box office dominance, declining 56 percent while remaining the top film ahead of underperforming newcomers.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Alan Jackson Performs Final Concert After 50-Year Country Music Career
Country music icon Alan Jackson officially retired from touring with a farewell show in Nashville on June 27, playing a 24-song setlist of his greatest hits.
Billboard · +5 outlets
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Arrives on Streaming After $677 Million Box Office Run
The Devil Wears Prada 2 became available on streaming platforms this week following a successful $677 million global box office run.
Forbes · +7 outlets

Luxe18 stories ›

Philippe Stern, Patek Philippe heir, dies at 88
The watchmaking heir shaped luxury timepiece industry for decades.
The New York Times · +9 outlets
LVMH and Accor's Orient Express targets tech billionaire clientele
Luxury train brand repositions toward ultra-high-net-worth individuals in new venture.
Reuters · +2 outlets
Emirates introduces Bulgari amenity kits in first and business class
Luxury airline refreshes passenger experience with designer partnership amenities.
CairoScene · +14 outlets
Lufthansa's Allegris cabin redefines long-haul premium travel
German airline launches new premium cabin experience across international routes.
Travel And Tour World · +10 outlets
Hermes opens new boutique on London's Bond Street
French luxury brand expands flagship presence on iconic high-fashion thoroughfare.
Robb Report · +14 outlets
Emirates offers free five-star hotel stays for Dubai passengers
Airline adds hotel benefits to premium travel packages in competitive luxury sector.
MSN · +14 outlets