On July 9–10, 2025, Nasdaq and S&P 500 rose led by Nvidia reaching a $4 trillion market cap amid AI investment optimism. Experts highlight strong AI-driven demand and upcoming Nvidia earnings as key market drivers.

In 2025, major tech and media firms including Google, Meta, and Microsoft announced layoffs citing AI adoption and automation as primary causes. Industry leaders warn of significant job displacement due to AI.

In mid-June 2025, fraudsters used AI-generated voice and texts to impersonate US Senator Marco Rubio, targeting officials including foreign ministers and a governor. The US State Department and FBI confirmed the attacks and plan enhanced cybersecurity measures.

M&S disclosed a ransomware attack starting April 17, 2025, attributed to Dragon Force, resulting in customer data theft and £300 million profit loss, with ongoing cybersecurity responses.

In 2025, Pay2Key.I2P ransomware, linked to Iran's Fox Kitten APT, amassed $4 million from 50+ attacks targeting US and Israeli infrastructure using advanced evasion.

In July 2025, Meta acquired nearly 3% of EssilorLuxottica for $3.5 billion, strengthening their partnership on AI-powered smart glasses like Ray-Ban and Oakley, advancing Metaverse hardware development.

In 2025, F5 Networks Japan highlighted its Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) to integrate app delivery and security for hybrid/multi-cloud environments.

In 2025, Aalto University researchers reported a transmon qubit coherence time of up to 1 millisecond, enabling more complex quantum computations and advancing quantum tech.

Published July 8, 2025, Indiana University researchers developed an AI method using motion sensors and machine learning for quick autism and ADHD diagnosis.

Tim Bajarin explains that while smart glasses offer daily convenience, VR headsets will persist for immersive gaming and enterprise training in the evolving XR/AR landscape.

Since 2014, Germany's TechBerry provides AI-driven trading tools to 110,000 retail investors, achieving verified 11% monthly returns and planning crypto market expansion.

In 2025, Hugging Face released Reachy Mini desktop robots, programmable in Python and integrated with AI models, enabling developers to experiment with physical AI.

In 2025, Samsung released Galaxy Z Fold 7 foldable phones with generative AI and thinner designs, plus Galaxy Watch 7 and One UI 8 update adding health features. The Galaxy Watch 7 saw record-low prices during Amazon Prime Day, enhancing Samsung's Wear OS ecosystem.

In 2025, OnePlus introduced a 43mm Watch 3 featuring a Snapdragon W5 chipset, Wear OS 5, and up to 60 hours battery life, targeting compact smartwatch users.

In 2025, SwitchBot released an anti-loss buzzer priced at ¥2980, featuring a loud alarm, flashlight, and Apple Find My compatibility for real-time tracking.

During Walmart's 2025 Anti-Prime Day sale, Google Nest Doorbell (Battery, 2nd Gen) was offered at $120 featuring AI object detection and 3 hours free cloud storage.

Apple plans a 2025 Vision Pro update featuring a faster M4 chip, redesigned strap for comfort, and visionOS 2 enhancements, with a lighter 2027 model in development.

On July 15, 2025, YouTube updated its Partner Program to penalize creators using AI for mass-produced, repetitive videos spreading fake celebrity news, aiming to ensure authentic content monetization.

Forbes warns Spotify users about phishing scams with suspicious sender domains and malicious links, advising verification through official channels.

A July 2025 report shows 40% of European companies consider IT risk extreme, with 31% favoring local EDR and 17% planning on-premises shifts due to AI-driven threats.

A 2025 ESET report reveals 38% of businesses have no cybersecurity budget, with UK firms losing £64 billion to cyberattacks over three years.

The UK Public Accounts Committee urges Secure by Design amid rising cyber threats, while 38% of UK businesses lack cybersecurity budgets, risking £64 billion losses.

On July 9, 2025, Google launched Gemini AI on Wear OS smartwatches including Pixel and Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, enabling voice and app activation for tasks like email summaries, enhancing AI integration in wearable tech.

Launched July 9, 2025, Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app was found vulnerable to impersonation and buffer overflow bugs by researchers, with warnings against trusting its security.

In 2025, Zoom released a standalone VR app for Meta Quest headsets, allowing users to join meetings as animated avatars with handtracking, enhancing virtual collaboration.

In 2025, Microsoft Teams updated channels with threaded conversations, multiple emoji reactions, and customizable shortcuts to enhance communication and productivity.

Starting 2025, China is deploying 2,800 satellites as AI data centers and constructing 30 AI data centers with 115,000 Nvidia chips despite US export restrictions. These efforts aim to boost China's AI and military capabilities, intensifying US-China tech competition.

In fall 2025, University of South Florida will enroll 3,000 students in its new Bellini College for AI and cybersecurity, backed by $800 million NSF funding to meet AI workforce demand.

Mati Staniszewski, ElevenLabs CEO, will present on AI-powered voice technology transforming communication at TechCrunch Disrupt in October 2025.