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A US Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter crashed in California on Friday, July 31. The pilot ejected safely and got treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. Witness Wade Lott said, "It just blew up, it was crazy." Many emergency vehicles reached the site where the jet fell near the Miramar air base.
Google is putting AI directly into apps like Gmail and Chrome to make daily tasks easier. The new Gemini button in Chrome helps users summarize long articles or find specific information quickly. This tool understands context, so you get answers without needing to write complex prompts for the system.
Apple Pay faced a global outage early Saturday, with reports spiking on Downdetector around 3 am IST. Many users could not complete transactions or transfer funds. Apple confirmed some users experienced issues with Apple Cash. "Some users may experience issues with Apple Cash at this time," the company notice said.
Replit Agent for Mobile Apps helps users turn ideas into working prototypes instead of just documents. This AI tool lets people build real code by pasting product requirements into the platform. It allows teams to test apps on phones quickly, helping them see what works before they spend much time.
OpenAI faces tough competition as Anthropic’s revenue growth recently surpassed theirs. Investors worry about high cash burn, while Anthropic gains ground with its coding tool. Sam Altman said, “We did not have our best last 12 months ever, which is mostly my fault, but we are about to have our best.”
Tata Electronics started early talks with Dutch firm ASML to make components for advanced chipmaking equipment. This move could help India enter the global semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. ASML is the only supplier of machines needed for high-end chips. Many experts feel this partnership will boost local tech production significantly soon.
Tata Electronics and ASML are exploring manufacturing advanced chipmaking components in India. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding on May 16 to boost local production. One person said, "Tata Electronics and ASML are looking into how they can strengthen their partnership by boosting localisation in India." Discussions remain early.
Sharge released the Disk Pro 2, a portable SSD that functions as a 4K HDMI dock and USB-C hub. It works with laptops, iPhones, and the Nintendo Switch 2. The device features magnetic attachments and supports up to 8TB of storage, making it a useful tool for many daily gadgets.
Apple shares tumbled 9.44% to $301.95 on Friday after the company issued a weak outlook. The stock fell as component shortages strained global supply chains. CEO Tim Cook said the shortages were “very significant.” This drop could wipe nearly $500 billion from Apple’s market value, marking its worst day since 2020.
Amazon shares climbed 13% on Friday after strong cloud growth eased investor fears about AI spending. AWS posted its fastest revenue growth in four years, proving that big investments are finally paying off. Thomas Monteiro said, "Amazon is earning the right to keep spending," as the company showed real results.
Apple shares fell nearly 10% on Friday after a disappointing forecast, potentially wiping $500 billion from its market value. The company struggled to secure components amid an AI-driven supply chain strain. "If even at Apple's scale they are saying they are out of all supply chain flexibility, it's really bad."
Fintech firm Chime is cutting 10% of its workforce, a spokesperson said on Friday. The company aims to use AI-driven efficiencies to build a stronger business. CEO Chris Britt said, "Smaller teams with fewer layers are moving faster than ever and getting more done." Other financial firms also got similar cuts.