Johns Hopkins University's SRT-H robot, trained with AI, achieved 100% accuracy in gallbladder surgery on pig cadavers, adapting to anatomy and following verbal commands. The robot used language-guided imitation learning.

On July 9, 2025, Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold 7, featuring an 8-inch display, a 200MP camera, and powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, starting at $2,000, with pre-orders available.

Microsoft has saved $500 million by using AI to enhance productivity and reduce expenses, leading to job replacements, while Piper Sandler raised Microsoft's price target to $600, citing growing IaaS market share.

Jack Dorsey launched Bitchat, a decentralized, open-source chat app that functions without internet, mobile data, or WiFi, using Bluetooth and end-to-end encryption for direct message transmission.

Pat Gelsinger launched Flourishing AI (FAI), a benchmark to evaluate AI model alignment with human values across seven dimensions, using 1,229 questions and specialized LLMs.

Google's Gemini app now allows AI Pro and Ultra subscribers to create 720p videos from images using Veo 3, with over 40 million videos created since launch.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) will launch an AI agent marketplace on July 15, 2025, partnering with Anthropic to allow startups to offer AI agents directly to AWS customers.

Microsoft launched Elevate, a $4 billion global program, to train 20 million people in AI skills, consolidating education and nonprofit efforts to upskill individuals with AI tools.

On July 10-11, 2025, the European Commission released the final version of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, a voluntary tool to guide developers in preparation for the EU AI Act, effective August 2026.

Harmonic AI, co-founded by Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, secured $100 million in Series B funding, valuing the company at $875 million, to develop AI systems for blockchain applications.

Anthropic is expanding its 'Claude for Education' initiative, integrating with Wiley to provide AI-driven access to scientific content via the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enhancing teaching, learning, and research in higher education.

The EU aims to invest billions in AI Gigafactories to compete with US tech giants, with the Schwarz Group planning a major data center for European AI efforts.

PJM Interconnection, the largest US power grid operator, is facing challenges due to increased electricity demand from data centers and AI, potentially leading to a 20% rise in electricity bills this summer.

On July 10, 2025, state lawmakers are taking action to protect artificial intelligence after Congress did not pass a 10-year ban on new AI regulations.

Amanda Smith discusses AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude, highlighting their use as thought partners, research aids, and Google alternatives for various tasks.

AI is transforming the tech industry, impacting major companies like Google and presenting challenges and opportunities for legacy companies in enterprise software and hardware.

On July 10, 2025, CNET published an article detailing 10 steps to secure a home Wi-Fi network, including strong passwords and enabling firewalls.

The Lucid Air Grand Touring set a Guinness World Record for the longest EV journey on a single charge, traveling 1,205 km (749 miles) from St. Moritz, Switzerland, to Munich, Germany.

The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) won't be fully realized without quantum computing, which may address issues like high computational costs and low data processing speed.

During Amazon Prime Day on July 10, 2025, Xreal One AR glasses are on sale for $449, offering a virtual display with HD resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

During Prime Day, Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are on sale for $47 on Woot and $52 on Amazon, featuring active noise cancellation and real-time translations.

On July 10, 2025, Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang met with former US President Trump at the White House and plans to attend the China International Supply Chain Expo, facing challenges from US export controls on AI chips.

UK Technology Secretary Peter Kyle called for global tech giants to invest in the UK, partnering with Google Cloud to modernize IT infrastructure and improve digital capabilities in public services, potentially saving taxpayers £21-45 billion.

Recruit Holdings, parent company of Indeed and Glassdoor, announced layoffs of approximately 1,300 employees (6% of its workforce), driven by a shift towards AI integration.

TechRadar summarizes the week's biggest tech stories on July 5, 2025, including an AI-generated band, Anker power bank recall, and claims about Xbox hardware.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, featuring a 6.9-inch AMOLED display and a 4.1-inch cover screen, launches globally on July 25, 2025, starting at $1,099 and ships with One UI 8 and Android 16.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, a budget-friendly foldable phone priced at $899.99, is available unlocked from Samsung and Best Buy, featuring a 6.7-inch main display and an Exynos chipset.

Leaked images published on July 10, 2025, reveal the iPhone 17 Pro's redesigned rear panel, expected to launch in September 2025, featuring a horizontal camera layout.