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Chipmaker TSMC saw 36% growth in sales and a 68% surge in June revenues. This jump happened because many companies want more AI hardware. The firm got a big boost from this global demand. It showed that the tech sector is doing well as the world uses more advanced chips.
Meta said on Monday its Richland Parish data center will expand to 5 gigawatts to support AI ambitions. The project already gave local businesses over $1.6 billion in contracts. Meta plans to spend over $1 billion on local infrastructure, part of a $600 billion pledge for U.S. jobs and growth.
Christian Harms left his Rs 1.9 crore Microsoft job at 26 to start a business. He moved to Australia but struggled to find success. Harms said, "I left a $200,000 job at Microsoft at 26 to make videos for brands on the internet. None of it went according to plan."
The White House plans a voluntary pledge with utilities and data centers to prevent AI electricity demand from raising household power bills. Officials want to ensure that tech companies pay for grid upgrades. This initiative aims to stop regular people from shouldering the costs as AI infrastructure grows across America.
An expert panel will deliver recommendations on Monday, July 13, 2026, to help the European Union decide on social media bans for children. The EU wants to protect minors from harmful content. A spokesperson said, "We are exploring possibilities to make minors safer online," as officials push for stricter digital rules.
Sony launched the LinkBuds Clip wireless earphones in India on July 13, 2026, for Rs 18,990. These unique earbuds rest on the outer ear, letting users hear their surroundings. They offer 37 hours of battery life and use AI noise reduction for clear calls. You can buy them in four colours today.
Meta will not roll out the WhatsApp username feature until its consultations with the Centre are complete. The government is currently reviewing Meta’s written response regarding the plan. Officials fear that hiding phone numbers could help fraudsters. Meta said the feature aims to give users greater privacy during these talks.
Redmi Note 17 series launches in China on July 14. The new lineup includes the Redmi Note 17 and Note 17 Pro. The standard model uses a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chip and 8,000mAh battery. The Pro model gets a 9,000mAh battery and a bright 1.5K display for users.
The IT Ministry is examining an alleged data breach at Tata Electronics involving sensitive iPhone 18 Pro model information. IT Secretary S Krishnan said on Monday, "Both the current entities involved are broadly satisfied that they have not lost anything." The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team is also investigating the incident.
IT Secretary S. Krishnan said the government is reviewing Meta’s reply regarding child sexual abuse material ads on Instagram. Meta submitted the response on Saturday, the deadline set by MeitY. Krishnan said, "Based on an examination of the reply, appropriate action would be taken." The government is currently checking the details.
SK Hynix expects the global memory chip industry to face its most severe supply shortage in 2027. Chief Executive Kwak Noh-jung said customer demand for memory chips continues to grow faster than the industry's ability to expand manufacturing capacity. This AI boom keeps driving a massive need for advanced memory products.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said users pay for AI tools twice, once with money and again with their own data. He called this the Reverse Information Paradox. Nadella noted, “In consuming intelligence, you are creating intelligence.” He warned that companies risk losing valuable knowledge to AI labs while using tools.