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Technology 6/25/2026

Micron locks in historically high memory prices for five years - The Register

Micron Technology has just cemented its future, locking in an astounding $100 billion in long-term memory supply deals, including $22 billion in prepayments, that guarantee historically high prices for the next five years, stretching from 2026 to 2030. This aggressive move, fueled by a staggering fifteen-fold profit surge and nearly quadrupled quarterly revenue, marks a fundamental shift in the semiconductor giant's business model, heavily de-risking its notoriously cyclical market.

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Micron locks in historically high memory prices for five years - The Register
Technology 6/25/2026

This new sub $25,000 EV pickup is backed by Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos-backed startup Slate Auto just fired a major shot across the bow of the electric vehicle market, officially launching preorders for its bare-bones EV pickup truck, 'The Blank Slate,' at an eye-popping $24,950. Revealed on June 24, 2026, this disruptive price point, significantly undercutting the industry average, aims to crack the code on EV affordability and could reshape consumer expectations for electric workhorses. Deliveries are slated to begin in the fourth quarter of this year, with the company betting on a stripped-down, customizable approach to win over cost-conscious buyers.

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This new sub $25,000 EV pickup is backed by Jeff Bezos
Technology 6/25/2026

Mark Zuckerberg makes a move on a new billion-dollar market

Mark Zuckerberg is shaking up the booming prediction markets sector, reportedly directing a small internal team at Meta to develop a new app, internally codenamed 'Arena.' This move pits the social media giant directly against established players like Polymarket and Kalshi, aiming to leverage Meta's staggering 3.56 billion daily active users to capture a slice of this rapidly expanding billion-dollar industry. Initially, 'Arena' is expected to operate using a video game-like points system, though the eventual integration of real-money wagering hasn't been ruled out, signaling Meta's serious intent to disrupt the landscape.

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Mark Zuckerberg makes a move on a new billion-dollar market
Technology 6/25/2026

Jitendra Singh pitches ‘BRICS Space Economy’ as next frontier of global growth

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has just thrown down a gauntlet, urging BRICS nations to forge a powerful 'BRICS Space Economy' as the next major engine of global growth. This bold proposal, made at the BRICS Heads of Space Agencies (HOSA) meeting in Bengaluru, signifies a concerted effort by the expanded bloc to collectively tap into the rapidly expanding global space sector, currently valued at over $460 billion and projected to hit $1 trillion by 2035. India, hosting the two-day summit under its 2026 Chairship, is clearly positioning the grouping to move beyond dialogue and into concrete co-development and co-innovation in space.

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Jitendra Singh pitches ‘BRICS Space Economy’ as next frontier of global growth
Technology 6/24/2026

Infosys sees $300-400billion AI opportunity by 2030

Infosys is aggressively eyeing a massive $300-$400 billion opportunity in AI-led services by 2030, a clear signal that the Indian IT giant believes artificial intelligence will supercharge, rather than diminish, its core business. Chairman Nandan Nilekani, addressing shareholders at the company's 45th Annual General Meeting, firmly stated that AI's disruptive power is actually compelling enterprises to urgently modernize their outdated systems, thereby creating a colossal new market for tech service providers. This isn't just future gazing; Infosys has already crossed the $1 billion mark in annualised AI services revenue, a figure CEO Salil Parekh confirms is growing faster than the company's overall business.

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Infosys sees $300-400billion AI opportunity by 2030
Technology 6/24/2026

Engagement With AI-CGM Platform Boosts Weight Loss: Stephanie Kim, MD, MPH - AJMC

New research reveals that actively engaging with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) platform can triple the rate of weight loss for adults struggling with obesity. Dr. Stephanie Kim, a principal investigator at Signos, the company behind this platform, reported findings published in the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology that showed users lost weight nearly three times faster during periods they actively used the system compared to inactive periods.

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Engagement With AI-CGM Platform Boosts Weight Loss: Stephanie Kim, MD, MPH - AJMC
Technology 6/24/2026

FIU Study: Altered Images Evade AI Safeguards - Mirage News

Researchers at Florida International University (FIU) have dropped a major bombshell: they've found that even tiny, almost invisible changes to images can trick AI systems into giving out harmful or incorrect information. Led by Associate Professor Hadi Amini and graduate assistant Md Jueal Mia, the team developed a method called JaiLIP, which nearly doubled the number of unsafe responses from AI models like BLIP-2 in tests.

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FIU Study: Altered Images Evade AI Safeguards - Mirage News
Technology 6/24/2026

Blackstone plans $30 billion investment in Japan AI data centres, Nikkei reports

Global investment giant Blackstone is pouring an colossal $30 billion into Japan's AI data centers over the next three to five years, signaling a huge bet on the country becoming a major hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure. This massive investment, confirmed by Blackstone's President and COO Jonathan Gray, highlights the urgent global race to build the 'physical backbone' of AI as demand for computing power far outstrips existing supply.

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Blackstone plans $30 billion investment in Japan AI data centres, Nikkei reports
Technology 6/24/2026

Is AI Driving Up Gas Prices? New Complaint Says Tool Is Costing Californians $135 Million a Year

California drivers have just hit major fuel retailers and tech company Kalibrate with a bombshell class-action lawsuit, alleging they used AI-powered software to illegally inflate gas prices across the state, costing consumers a staggering $135 million annually. The complaint, filed in federal court, claims Kalibrate's 'Fuel Pricing' tool transformed competitive gas stations into an 'AI-powered trust,' allowing them to coordinate price hikes without traditional collusion. This legal challenge marks a critical moment for how courts and regulators will grapple with the complex antitrust implications of artificial intelligence in everyday markets.

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Is AI Driving Up Gas Prices? New Complaint Says Tool Is Costing Californians $135 Million a Year
Technology 6/23/2026

UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costs

UN Secretary-General António Guterres just dropped a bombshell on the AI industry, launching a new 'AI Environmental Transparency Initiative' at London Climate Action Week. He's demanding major AI companies open their books on the full environmental cost – think carbon, water, and land usage – of their sprawling data centers, along with a firm commitment to power these energy-guzzlers entirely with renewable energy by 2030. This isn't just a polite suggestion; it's a direct challenge to an industry whose rapid expansion is already pushing planetary boundaries.

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UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costs
Technology 6/23/2026

From IPO boom to bond debut: Elon Musk's SpaceX seeks funds for AI and starship

In a surprising move just days after its record-breaking IPO, Elon Musk's SpaceX is making its debut in the bond market, aiming to raise at least $20 billion to fuel its aggressive expansion into artificial intelligence and next-generation space technologies like Starship. This comes even as the company boasts over $100 billion in cash, demonstrating a strategic pivot to secure massive, long-term capital without diluting the ownership stakes of existing shareholders. The bond offering, which has secured investment-grade ratings, is intended to refinance an existing bridge loan facility and fund SpaceX's ambitious AI infrastructure and Starship development.

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From IPO boom to bond debut: Elon Musk's SpaceX seeks funds for AI and starship
Technology 6/23/2026

Info Edge shares in focus as AI portfolio doubles to Rs 1,268 crore; total holdings at Rs 41,300 crore

Indian internet giant Info Edge just dropped a bombshell, revealing its AI startup portfolio has more than doubled in value to Rs 1,268 crore, up from Rs 614 crore invested across 28 companies since 2020. This translates to an impressive 2.1x multiple and an estimated gross Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 31%, showcasing the company's foresight in backing artificial intelligence before it became a mainstream global investment frenzy. The news sent Info Edge shares soaring over 4% on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), underscoring strong investor confidence in its long-term, tech-focused investment strategy.

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Info Edge shares in focus as AI portfolio doubles to Rs 1,268 crore; total holdings at Rs 41,300 crore
Technology 6/23/2026

SpaceX Had A Blockbuster Listing. Then It Lost $600 Billion In Just 3 Days - NDTV

SpaceX, Elon Musk's much-hyped space and AI venture, has seen its stock plummet by over $600 billion in market value in just three days, wiping out the majority of its gains since its record-breaking Initial Public Offering (IPO) on June 12, 2026. After hitting an intraday high of $225.64 per share on June 16, shares tumbled, falling below their initial opening price of $150 and pushing the company's market capitalization under the $2 trillion mark.

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SpaceX Had A Blockbuster Listing. Then It Lost $600 Billion In Just 3 Days - NDTV
Technology 6/23/2026

Children's Hospital Los Angeles to Offer First Casgevy Gene Therapy for Patient With Severe Sickle Cell Disease

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is now offering Casgevy gene therapy to patients like McKenzie, a young actor, marking a pivotal moment for those battling severe sickle cell disease. This cutting-edge, CRISPR-based treatment offers the promise of dramatically reducing debilitating pain crises and hospitalizations, fundamentally altering the trajectory of patients' lives. The move highlights the growing accessibility of revolutionary genomic medicine, bringing hope for a functional cure to more individuals.

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Children's Hospital Los Angeles to Offer First Casgevy Gene Therapy for Patient With Severe Sickle Cell Disease
Technology 6/23/2026

New Go ransomware Prinz Eugen hits newest files first

A potent new ransomware variant, 'Prinz Eugen,' is disrupting organizations by flipping the script on traditional cyberattacks, specifically targeting and encrypting a victim's newest and most actively used files first. This Go-based encryptor, first identified in June 2026 by researchers at ThreatDown, aims to maximize immediate operational pain, making crucial, active business data inaccessible within minutes and intensifying pressure on affected companies to pay a ransom. Unlike many predecessors, Prinz Eugen often bypasses leaving a visible ransom note, instead opting for 'out-of-band' communication to complicate detection and forensic efforts.

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New Go ransomware Prinz Eugen hits newest files first
Technology 6/23/2026

Who is Kunal Shah, the Entrepreneur Chosen to Lead WhatsApp?

In a seismic leadership shift, Indian entrepreneur Kunal Shah, the sharp mind behind fintech giant CRED, has been appointed as the new global head of WhatsApp, Meta announced yesterday. This landmark move sees Shah stepping down as CRED's CEO to join Meta's global leadership team, coinciding with a massive $900 million (approximately Rs 8,550 crore) investment by WhatsApp's parent company into his successful fintech firm. The appointment underscores Meta's deep strategic focus on India, WhatsApp's largest market, and its ambitious plans to embed more financial services and AI capabilities into the platform.

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Who is Kunal Shah, the Entrepreneur Chosen to Lead WhatsApp?
Technology 6/23/2026

New vaccines successfully boost frontline immune cells against HIV

In a significant leap forward for HIV research, scientists at the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases (IGHID) have successfully demonstrated that new vaccines can supercharge the immune system's T-cells against HIV. Published recently in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, this milestone clinical trial revealed that these novel vaccines effectively redirect T-cells to attack the most vulnerable, conserved regions of the virus, a crucial step towards potentially achieving effective immune control. This is the first time Oxford-developed HIV vaccines have been tested in people already living with HIV and receiving antiretroviral therapy, offering renewed hope for a curative approach.

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New vaccines successfully boost frontline immune cells against HIV
Technology 6/22/2026

First participant receives Evategrel in CureGene’s trial

CureGene Pharmaceutical has kicked off a major U.S. pivotal clinical trial for its groundbreaking antiplatelet drug, Evategrel (CG-0255), dosing the first participant on June 20, 2026. This isn't just another clinical trial; Evategrel is a next-generation P2Y12 receptor inhibitor, the world's first available in both intravenous and oral forms, promising to revolutionize how doctors tackle cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases worldwide.

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First participant receives Evategrel in CureGene’s trial
Technology 6/22/2026

Getty Images firma acuerdo multianual con OpenAI para ChatGPT

In a surprising pivot, visual content giant Getty Images has struck a multi-year display partnership with OpenAI, bringing its vast library of licensed photographs and other visuals into ChatGPT's search and discovery experiences. Announced on June 21, 2026, the deal allows OpenAI to surface high-quality, attributed Getty content in response to user queries, significantly enhancing ChatGPT's visual capabilities and aiming to make AI-powered search more trustworthy. This landmark agreement sent Getty's shares soaring by as much as 200% in premarket trading.

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Getty Images firma acuerdo multianual con OpenAI para ChatGPT
Technology 6/22/2026

Korean neurosurgeons propose pressure-based model for chronic subdural hematoma - koreabiomed.com

Korean neurosurgeons have just unveiled a groundbreaking pressure-based model for understanding Chronic Subdural Hematoma (CSDH), a common and often recurring brain condition. This new framework, spearheaded by Professors Cho Min-jae, Kwon O-ki, and Lee Su-ji, suggests that an imbalance in pressure across the dura mater, rather than solely trauma, is a key driver of CSDH, potentially transforming how doctors approach its diagnosis and treatment.

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Korean neurosurgeons propose pressure-based model for chronic subdural hematoma - koreabiomed.com
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