Tesla and Samsung agreed on a $16.5 billion deal for Samsung to produce AI chips, starting in 2026, for Tesla's self-driving cars and Optimus robots. Elon Musk will assist Samsung in maximizing manufacturing efficiency at the Texas factory where the AI6 chips will be produced.

Google launched its AI-powered search feature, AI Mode, using the Gemini AI platform, allowing users to ask complex questions conversationally and receive AI-powered responses. This feature is available in the Google app for Android and iOS and is designed for exploratory questions and complicated tasks.

Meta appointed Shengjia Zhao, formerly of OpenAI, as the chief scientist of its new Superintelligence Labs, focusing on superintelligence and building an AGI-capable model. Meta is making significant AI talent acquisitions.

Nvidia's N1X, an Arm-based processor, is expected to launch in early 2026, featuring 6,144 CUDA cores and an OpenCL score of 46,361. It may power next-gen desktops and laptops.

Runway introduced Aleph, an AI model for professional video editing, allowing users to edit existing videos using text prompts, enabling them to add, remove, and transform objects, generate new angles and frames, and change environments and styles. Early access will begin for Runway Enterprise and Creative Partners, with broader access to follow.

Microsoft launched Copilot Mode in its Edge browser, integrating AI to enhance browsing by combining chat, search, and web navigation. This free, opt-in feature allows users to perform tasks, navigate sites, and compare content.

Zhipu AI (Z.ai) released its open-source GLM-4.5 series, including GLM-4.5 and GLM-4.5-Air, designed for intelligent agent applications, achieving SOTA performance in reasoning, coding, and agent capabilities. Both versions are fully open-sourced under the MIT License and are available on Hugging Face and ModelScope platforms.

Google Chrome introduced an AI feature for US shoppers that summarizes reviews from sources like TrustPilot, PowerReviews and Reputation.com, highlighting product quality, customer service, delivery time, pricing, and return policies.

The AI Summit in Shanghai showcased robots from Chinese companies like Unitree, UBTech Robotics Corp., and Agibot, with robots performing various tasks, including boxing. The event was attended by thousands, highlighting China's advancements in the AI sector.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed concerns about GPT-5, comparing it to the Manhattan Project and admitting to feeling nervous during testing sessions. Altman also criticized current AI governance, suggesting a lack of oversight.

NEC launched the 'AI Discovery Program +' on July 28, 2025, a consulting service to support companies in utilizing AI, addressing six perspectives including company policy, business use, and governance. NEC will utilize its generative AI 'cotomi' and Agentic AI in the service.

CNET contributor Amanda Smith explores using AI, specifically ChatGPT Search, to find a similar style of shoes she purchased years ago. She uploads photos of her old heels, including defining features and codes, highlighting the potential of AI as a shopping assistant.

Figma is preparing to go public, potentially opening the door for more big software deals, with DA Davidson calling Figma 'an ideal IPO candidate' due to its strong growth and technology. Figma is also benefiting from AI.

Morgan Stanley analysts predict the self-driving vehicle market will reach $200 billion by 2030, with sales of Level 2 and above autonomous cars forecast to reach 28% of unit sales by 2030, up from 8% in 2024.

International law enforcement, including the US Department of Justice and Europol, disrupted the Blacksuit ransomware group's extortion sites. The operation, part of Operation Checkmate, seized Blacksuit's main website and related sites.

Waymo plans to launch its autonomous ride-hailing service in Dallas in 2026, expanding its U.S. market presence, with Avis Budget Group managing the fleet of all-electric autonomous Jaguar I-Pace vehicles. Waymo currently conducts over 250,000 paid weekly trips in markets like Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Francisco.

Google and the Earth Fire Alliance have released the first images from FireSat, a satellite program that uses high-resolution satellites and AI to detect wildfires early. The images show wildfires in Australia, Oregon, and Ontario, Canada, detected as small as 5-by-5 meters.

The US Space Force's X-37B space plane is scheduled to launch on its eighth mission to test a quantum sensor for precise navigation in orbit without GPS and high-bandwidth laser communications between satellites. The X-37B has served as a testbed for the Defense Department and NASA since its first flight in April 2010.

Insta360 launched the Antigravity 360-degree drone, co-incubated with a third party, aiming to simplify 360 videography, offering spherical filming and 8K resolution. Public testing starts in August.

The Dell Premium 16 laptop features up to a 4K OLED touchscreen, an Intel Core Ultra processor, and an NVIDIA RTX 50-Series GPU. The laptop excels in graphic design tasks and offers solid performance and an elegant design.

Experts express concern that generative AI tools like ChatGPT may diminish human intelligence by outsourcing thinking. The key is to use AI to augment human intelligence, not replace it, supporting inquiry rather than shortcutting it.

Alibaba Cloud founder Wang Jian believes the hype around AI is excessive and predicts that 90% of AI technologies and services emerging after the ChatGPT boom may disappear within five to ten years. Wang emphasizes the need for creative applications beyond chatbots to propel AI development.

Senator Maggie Hassan urged SpaceX to prevent transnational criminal groups in Southeast Asia from using Starlink for fraud against Americans. She requested information from Elon Musk about SpaceX's efforts to prevent the misuse of Starlink.

Craig Hale reported that Microsoft admitted it would have to allow Donald Trump to spy on EU data if demanded. Hale also reported that healthcare providers are interested in trying out AI, and Intel is spinning off Network and Edge computing groups.

Twenty U.S. national security experts warned against Nvidia's H20 chip sales to China, echoing concerns that the chip advances China's AI capabilities, particularly in AI inference. They sent a letter to the Commerce Secretary, calling the decision to allow the sales a “strategic misstep” that could hurt the U.S.’s AI “edge”.

According to Accenture's report, only 10% of global organizations are prepared for AI-driven futures, with 63% in a "vulnerable zone" due to insufficient security strategies and technical capabilities. The survey was conducted from late October to December 2024, involving 2286 CISOs and CIOs from large organizations across 17 countries.

Meta is developing a smartwatch, potentially announced at Meta Connect, featuring cameras, health tracking, fitness features, and messaging capabilities, running a custom version of Android. The watch could re-enter the hardware space, potentially integrating AI or AR features.

Apple has introduced 'Workout Buddy,' a new feature for Apple Watch with watchOS 26, providing personalized voice feedback during workouts. It utilizes 10 years of fitness data and 28 Fitness+ trainers.

The author reviews the RayNeo Air 3S XR glasses, which provide a 200-inch screen experience at an affordable price of $269. The glasses feature advanced micro-OLED screens and are suitable for video content consumption.

The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is an affordable Android tablet available for $249, featuring an 11.5-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 256GB of internal storage. The tablet can switch between full-color and E Ink-like display modes.