Jasmin Watson 
Artificial intelligence is moving deeper into the real estate industry, with a Portuguese luxury property brokerage reporting $100 million in sales tied to leads generated by an AI-powered real estate agent. Porta da Frente Christie’s, a luxury real estate brokerage operating in Portugal, has deployed technology developed by Israeli artificial intelligence company eSelf AI to … Read more
Tesla will open its first showroom in India next week, marking the U.S. electric vehicle maker’s official entry into the country. The Tesla Experience Center is set to launch July 15 at Maker Maxity Mall in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, according to an invitation seen by CNBC. The 90-minute event will showcase the company’s vehicles … Read more
Earth completed its rotation on July 9 faster than usual, making it one of the shortest days in recorded history, scientists said Wednesday. According to researchers, the planet spun roughly 1.3 to 1.6 milliseconds quicker than the standard 24-hour cycle. The rare acceleration is linked to the Moon’s shifting orbital path, particularly when it moves … Read more
Day one of The Advanced Materials Show 2025 wrapped up successfully Wednesday at the NEC Birmingham, drawing a highly focused and engaged audience of engineers, researchers, and innovators from across the globe. Co-located with The Advanced Ceramics Show, Battery Cells & Systems Expo and Vehicle Electrification Expo, the two-day event offers a dynamic showcase of … Read more
Sony has announced a new State of Play broadcast set for Thursday, July 10, featuring an exclusive 20-minute look at Ghost of Yōtei, the highly anticipated sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. The livestream will begin at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET / 10 p.m. BST / 11 p.m. CEST, and will be hosted … Read more
Apple’s top executive in charge of artificial intelligence models, Ruoming Pang, is leaving the company for Meta Platforms. Pang, manager in charge of the company’s Apple foundation models team, will join Meta’s new superintelligence team for a compensation package worth millions of dollars per year, the report added. The development comes as tech giants such as … Read more
Scientists in Switzerland have developed a synthetic jet fuel made entirely from sunlight, carbon dioxide and water — a potential game-changer for the aviation industry’s climate impact. Researchers at ETH Zurich, a leading science and technology university, have created a process that produces carbon-neutral jet fuel capable of powering today’s aircraft without requiring modifications or … Read more
A new executive title is rising fast in Silicon Valley boardrooms: Chief AI Officer (CAIO)—and it’s quickly becoming one of the highest-paid positions in the tech world. As artificial intelligence (AI) economy accelerates across industries, tech giants are scrambling to secure top talent who can lead AI strategy, governance, and innovation at scale. The push … Read more
Amazon founder and the world’s fourth richest person, Jeff Bezos, made headlines not just for his extravagant wedding to Lauren Sánchez, but also for selling a massive $737 million worth of Amazon shares just days before the celebrations. According to an SEC filing, Bezos sold 3.3 million Amazon shares on Friday and Monday — a … Read more
Joby Aviation has successfully completed its first electric air taxi test flight in Dubai — marking a major step toward launching commercial aerial rides by 2026. The all-electric aircraft will cut travel time from Dubai Airport to Palm Jumeirah to just 12 minutes (compared to 45 mins by car). Fully eco-friendly and quiet, these air … Read more
For one young Austin couple, the financial milestone they want to reach before having children is unusually high: a combined annual income of about $350,000. Matthew and Brooke Bennett told Business Insider in 2024 that they were earning a combined $180,000 but wanted greater financial security before starting a family. Their personal target should not … Read more
Pope Leo warned politicians of the challenges posed by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), addressing its potential impact on younger people as a prime concern. Speaking at an event attended by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and parliamentary delegations from 68 countries, Leo revisited a topic that he has raised on a number of … Read more
Australia, the first country to pass a law banning social media access for users under 16, is testing facial recognition technology to enforce the restriction ahead of its scheduled implementation in December 2025. The trial, which involved teenage volunteers, used selfie-based age-verification software and found the tool largely accurate. However, some teens noted that the … Read more
Chinese bitcoin mining equipment manufacturers Bitmain, Canaan, and MicroBT, which together control over 90% of the global mining rig market, are establishing production facilities in the United States to sidestep rising tariffs and maintain access to the global market. According to reports; The move comes as U.S.-China trade tensions intensify and domestic regulatory scrutiny increases. … Read more
German defense start‑up Helsing has closed a €600 million funding round led by Prima Materia, co‑founded by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek and investor Shakil Khan, boosting its valuation to around $12 billion (€12 billion) and placing it among Europe’s five most valuable private tech firms. Helsing incorporated in 2021 as an AI‑software developer and has since expanded into producing military … Read more
Relying on AI tools like ChatGPT may be making people less intelligent, according to a new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The research found that individuals who used AI to write essays showed significantly lower brain activity and performed worse in critical thinking tasks compared to those who completed the tasks unaided. … Read more