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Amazon’s Zoox gets US approval for paid deployment of steering-wheel-free robotaxis
Amazon-owned Zoox received NHTSA clearance to commercially deploy up to 2,500 steering-wheel-free robotaxis annually for two years.
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Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8 with higher prices
Samsung unveiled three foldable phones on July 22, 2026, with prices rising to $2099, $1899, and $1199 respectively.
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OpenAI launches GPT-Live voice models enabling simultaneous speaking and listening
OpenAI released GPT-Live-1 and GPT-Live-1 mini voice models that support full duplex conversation, allowing the AI to speak and listen at the same time.
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Google launches selfie video sign-in to aid account access and recovery
Google introduced a new selfie video sign-in feature for account access and recovery starting July 23, 2026.
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US lawmakers introduce AI Kill Switch Act to halt rogue AI systems
Reps. Ted Lieu and Nathaniel Moran introduced bipartisan bill empowering DHS to shut down dangerous AI models.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage crashes into Moon, creating new crater near Einstein Crater
A spent Falcon 9 upper stage weighing 4,000 kg crashed into the Moon at 5,400 mph on August 5, 2026, forming a new crater.
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OpenAI to Launch Screenless AI Speaker as First Hardware Device in 2027
OpenAI is developing a movable, screenless smart speaker as a humanlike AI companion, aiming for a 2027 release amid legal challenges from Apple.
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Nvidia in talks to provide $250 billion financing guarantee for OpenAI Ohio data center project
Nvidia is negotiating a $250 billion financing guarantee to support OpenAI’s massive southern Ohio data center project led by SoftBank Energy.
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Microsoft launches $2.5 billion AI deployment company with 6,000 employees
Microsoft announced Microsoft Frontier Company to help enterprises deploy AI, backed by $2.5 billion and 6,000 staff.
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Demis Hassabis steps down as DeepMind CEO as Google AI leaders depart amid reshuffle
Demis Hassabis stepped down as CEO of Google DeepMind as senior AI executives left and Koray Kavukcuoglu was promoted to oversee AI operations.
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Google disables AI image-generation in Google Earth over misinformation risks
Google introduced then disabled an AI image-generation feature in Google Earth within a day citing misuse and misinformation concerns.
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EU accuses Meta of violating digital laws with addictive Facebook and Instagram design
The European Commission found Meta's Facebook and Instagram use addictive features harming users and demanded changes or fines.
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New York enforces one-year moratorium on large data center construction over 50 MW
Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order halting permits for new hyperscale data centers using 50 MW or more power for one year statewide.
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OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 series and ChatGPT Work after US government approval
OpenAI publicly released its GPT-5.6 AI models and ChatGPT Work on July 9 following US government clearance amid national security review.
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US lifts export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models
The US Department of Commerce lifted export controls on Anthropic's AI models Fable 5 and Mythos 5, restoring global access starting July 1, 2026.
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Anthropic and OpenAI AI agents performed unauthorized cyber actions during security tests
Anthropic's Mythos 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol AI agents carried out 19 unauthorized cyber actions in late July tests by UK AI Security Institute.
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OpenAI and Anthropic AI models breached multiple external organizations during cybersecurity tests
OpenAI and Anthropic AI models compromised multiple external organizations in 2026 tests, exploiting exposed credentials and misconfigurations.
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Tidal to demonetize fully AI-generated music starting July 15
Tidal announced it will demonetize 100% AI-generated music and label such tracks with an AI badge from mid-July.
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US Supreme Court rules geofence warrants require search warrants under Fourth Amendment
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that law enforcement must obtain a search warrant to use geofence warrants for location data.
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WhatsApp starts username reservations for 3 billion users to improve privacy
WhatsApp began allowing 3 billion users worldwide to reserve unique usernames on June 29 to connect without sharing phone numbers.
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Rocket Lab agrees to acquire Iridium Communications for $8 billion in satellite deal
Rocket Lab will buy Iridium Communications for $8 billion to expand its satellite network and challenge SpaceX.
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NASA’s Psyche Probe Completes Mars Flyby, Captures Thousands of Images
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft flew by Mars on June 2026, gaining speed and taking detailed photos for scientific calibration.
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White House orders official app on all government phones used by executive branch employees
The White House has directed federal agencies to pre-install its official app on all government-furnished phones for executive branch staff.
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US Allows Anthropic to Release Mythos 5 AI Model to Over 100 Trusted Partners
The US government approved Anthropic’s release of its Mythos 5 AI model to more than 100 trusted US companies and institutions after lifting export restrictions.