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Google released the first official teaser for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, which is set to debut on August 12. The video showed the device’s silhouette and inner display. While the clip revealed little, leaks suggest it uses a Tensor G6 chipset and features a new Pixel Glow LED light.
Motorola’s unannounced Razr 70 Swarovski Edition surfaced in leaked renders featuring a black quilted design. The phone has crystals embedded across the lower half and hinge. It keeps the standard Razr 70 hardware, including a 6.9-inch display and dual 50MP cameras. This new look offers a more sophisticated, wearable luxury style.
PwC US CEO Paul Griggs said the firm hired fewer consultants and accountants this year. He expects this trend to continue as the company hires more data scientists and engineers. Despite AI changes, Griggs remains optimistic about the future. "I think this is the biggest opportunity we've ever had," he said.
A new leak of the Lenovo Googlebook 15 shows Google’s shift toward Android-powered laptops. The device features a dedicated Gemini key instead of a Windows key. It includes many ports and a fresh desktop interface. Lenovo has not unveiled the laptop yet, but a reveal could happen at IFA in September.
The release of the new AI model, Kimi K3, has reignited concerns in Washington and Silicon Valley that China’s AI capabilities are catching up fast to the United States. Dean Ball warned that models like Kimi K3 could lead to a world of “full AI communism” and a “dystopian hellscape.”
Amazon’s better-than-expected earnings report propelled its stock to its largest gain in a decade. This surge boosted Jeff Bezos’ fortune, and he once again became the world’s third-richest person. Many investors watched the stock jump after the company showed strong results, helping Bezos climb back up the global rankings.
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The June quarter earnings season for Magnificent 7 stocks showed mixed results for the AI trade. Microsoft surged over 15% after beating estimates, while Alphabet fell over 7% following its report. Markets now punish companies that miss earnings, as investors demand clear signs of AI monetization instead of just promises.
FINQ’s AI-managed ETFs are performing well, with returns of 15.67% and 19.05% since their February launch. These funds, listed on NYSE Arca, use artificial intelligence to pick stocks and manage portfolios. Both funds beat the S&P 500’s 8.69% return as of July 31, 2026, showing how AI helps investors today.
A new computational study reveals how catalyst supports shape cleaner syngas production. Researchers found that the material holding nickel particles changes how chemicals interact. Professor Qiang Lu said, “The support is not simply a platform that holds the nickel particles in place.” These findings help create more stable, carbon-resistant catalysts.
The OPPO Enco Clip2 earbuds use an open-ear design that sits over the ear canal. These buds use a nitinol alloy band to stay in place securely. The reviewer said, "this clip design is easily the most comfortable anyone has come up with to date," offering a new, comfortable fit.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs got up to 30% more expensive in South Korea this month. Retailers reported these price hikes as memory costs climbed. The RTX 5090 saw the biggest jump, rising by over $1,000. Similar increases already showed up in the US and Chinese markets this year.
Hannah Cyrus, a librarian in Bangor, Maine, started a class called “Avoiding AI” to help people disable artificial intelligence on their smartphones. The response got huge, with many users wanting to take control of their devices. Cyrus said, “Technology is no longer working for them.” Other libraries now offer it.