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CorroHealth Infotech Private Ltd. shut its Kerala operations on July 3, 2026, leaving 800 employees jobless. Fatima, a senior medical coder, said, “It all feels like a nightmare now.” The company cited operational losses for the layoffs, but many workers now face an uncertain future as the controversy grows across Kerala.
Steam Machine benchmarks show SteamOS and Windows 11 within a few frames of each other in most games. ETA Prime showed that titles like Cyberpunk 2077 perform similarly on both systems. Valve released Windows drivers earlier this month, letting users run games that SteamOS does not yet support on the device.
Apple Intelligence got approval for launch in China on Wednesday. The Cyberspace Administration of China cleared the service after Apple made deals with Alibaba and Baidu. These partnerships will bring new AI features to local iPhone users. This move helps Apple grow in a market where sales recently increased 28%.
Krafton India started rolling out the BGMI 4.5 update on July 16 to mark the game's fifth anniversary. This release brings Naruto-themed content first, with Spider-Man features arriving on July 30. Players can download the update from app stores to enjoy new modes, Ferrari collaborations, and many exciting social rewards.
The AI industry is racing to build the smartest models since ChatGPT started in November 2022. While companies like OpenAI and Google chase intelligence, many now focus on agentic ecosystems. Google released its Open Knowledge Format to help AI agents access data, showing that the next race is about utility.
AMI Labs CEO Alexandre LeBrun refuses to label his AI as AGI or superintelligence. He said, “There’s no good definition. What is superintelligence? I don’t know.” LeBrun visited Seoul last week to find partners. He believes world models will help robots understand the physical world better than current static systems.
Finance teams are using artificial intelligence to improve business decisions, but 93% of finance professionals still question the technology. A report by ACCA and CA ANZ said many worry about AI accuracy and bias. Experts noted, "finance leaders must strategically deploy these technologies to generate value, not merely automate inefficiencies."
The European Union issued two new rules for Google on Thursday to force it to share search data and open its Android operating system to rival AI companies. The EU said it will support innovation by enabling fair access to AI features. Google warned these rules could weaken user privacy.
OpenAI made its debut in the AI hardware market with the launch of a mini keyboard for users of its coding offering Codex. The $230 device helps users control agentic AI actions. Sam Altman said, “amazing to me that some people want the silent version”. It works with Mac and Windows.
Christian Harms left his ₹1.9 crore salary at Microsoft in Switzerland to start over in Australia. He said, "Leaving Microsoft might be the dumbest thing I've ever done." He struggled to build an online video business, noting that none of his plans went as he had first imagined them.
Vivo T5 Lite 5G launched in India with a 6,500mAh battery and MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. The phone features a 6.74-inch display and starts at ₹19,999. It will be available on Flipkart and the Vivo India online store as well as in offline stores, starting July 22 for all buyers.
OnePlus faces potential restructuring as parent company Oppo plans to wind down operations in the US and Europe. While India remains a key market until 2027, the brand struggles for relevance. OnePlus India said, "OnePlus India continues to operate its business as usual, with all local operations on track."