Elon Musk’s xAI in Talks to Raise $4.3 Billion in Equity Funding Amid Soaring Valuation

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is reportedly seeking to raise $4.3 billion in equity funding, according to Bloomberg News, citing investor briefings.
Adobe Launches Firefly AI Image Generation App for iOS and Android with Partner Models

Adobe Inc. has officially launched Firefly, its first standalone AI-powered image generation app for iOS and Android smartphones
Coinbase Seeks SEC Approval to Offer Tokenized Equities via Blockchain

Coinbase, the leading U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, is actively seeking approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to begin offering tokenised equities, according to Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal.
Google Play Store Replaces ‘1-Tap Buy’ with ‘Slide to Buy’ for Safer Purchases

Google Play Store is rolling out a new “Slide to Buy” feature to replace the previous “1-Tap Buy” button, aiming to reduce accidental purchases across Android apps, games, books, and other digital content. This change is now live with Play Store version 46.5.19-31 and will appear across various apps, including Google TV.
Oracle Cloud Adds Elon Musk’s xAI Grok 3 Model for Enterprise Users

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is expanding its artificial intelligence offerings by integrating Grok 3, the latest AI model from Elon Musk’s xAI, into its lineup of enterprise-ready tools.
Galaxy Watch 4 Nears End of Support as Galaxy Watch 8 and One UI 8 Approach

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, once hailed as a near-perfect smartwatch, is now showing signs of nearing the end of its software support lifecycle. As newer models like the Galaxy Watch 6, Watch 7, and the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 dominate the spotlight, the beloved Watch 4 is slowly being phased out of major software updates.
UK Invests $340 Million in Clean Aviation Technology to Boost Green Air Travel and Innovation

In a bold move toward sustainable aviation, the UK government has pledged £250 million ($340 million) to support green technology research and development in the aerospace sector.
Volvo Group and Daimler Launch Coretura Tech Venture to Cut Truckmaking Costs and Drive Software Innovation

European truck giants Volvo Group and Daimler Truck are joining forces to develop a software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform through a new joint venture called Coretura.
Amazon Expands Prime Day 2025 to Four Days

Amazon has officially announced that its annual Prime Day sales event will run for four days, from July 8 through July 11, 2025, marking a significant expansion from the traditional two-day format.
Alibaba Unveils Qwen3 AI Models Optimized for Apple’s MLX Architecture

Alibaba, one of China’s leading technology giants, has officially released its latest Qwen3 artificial intelligence models tailored for Apple’s MLX architecture.