The UK government banned ransom payments by public sector and critical infrastructure operators to combat ransomware, requiring private companies to notify if paying. The move aims to disrupt cybercriminal profits.

On July 23, 2025, WPC announced Qi 2.2.1 standard increasing wireless charging speed to 25W, with iPhone 16 expected as first device to support it.

On July 23, 2025, the Trump administration launched an AI Action Plan with 90 recommendations focusing on deregulation, infrastructure expansion, and banning 'woke AI' in government contracts to promote US AI leadership.

Taiwan initiated the 'AI New Ten Major Constructions' plan aiming to create 500,000 jobs and generate $510 billion economic value by 2040 through investments in AI robotics, quantum tech, and digital infrastructure.

As of July 2025, ChatGPT processes 2.5 billion daily prompts, including 330 million from the US, rivaling Google's search volume and prompting AI integration into Google's search products.

In July 2025, Google Photos launched AI features converting photos into 6-second videos and artistic remixes, with digital SynthID watermarks, available in the US. YouTube Shorts integrates similar generative AI effects powered by Veo 2.

On July 22, 2025, Microsoft released Windows 11 update 24H2 featuring AI agent in Settings, Copilot integration in Word, and AI tools in Photos and Paint, enhancing user productivity.

In July 2025, Composio secured $25 million Series A funding to develop AI skill infrastructure enabling autonomous agents to learn and optimize software interactions.

Apple developed FastVLM, a vision language model using FastViT-HD encoder, improving accuracy and latency for real-time on-device visual queries.

On July 23, 2025, The Verge discussed AI deepfake progress, citing Captions' prediction of realistic synthetic humans generated without duration limits.

Alphabet reported strong Q2 2025 revenue growth driven by extensive AI integration across products, despite investor concerns over high spending.

Walmart appointed Daniel Danker as EVP of AI acceleration, while Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is leaving to join OpenAI, signaling shifts in AI leadership.

Microsoft's stock rose 20% in 2025 driven by rapid Azure cloud growth and AI integration, with operating income at $122 billion and a 45.2% margin.

Meta implemented new safety features for teens, enabling easy blocking and reporting, and removed 635,000 accounts involving children and inappropriate content. Teens blocked over 1 million accounts and reported another million after safety notices.

Google removed nearly 300 fraudulent apps from the Play Store in operation 'Mirage,' impacting over 70 million users with invasive ads and banking data theft. The scheme was dismantled through collaboration with IAS Threat Lab.

The FBI and CISA issued warnings about fake Chrome updates used to deploy Interlock ransomware, urging Windows users to download apps only from official sources.

Meta is developing a wristband using surface electromyography and AI to translate hand gestures into computer commands, targeting AR/VR interaction and accessibility applications.

Tesla plans to expand its robotaxi service from Austin to new US markets, potentially reaching half the US population by end of 2025 with 1,000–4,000 cars.

Google plans to launch Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold on August 20, 2025, featuring Tensor G5 chips and new camera systems.

On July 22, 2025, Nothing launched CMF Watch 3 Pro featuring a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, 13-day battery life, health tracking, and ChatGPT integration.

China's smartphone shipments declined 2.4–4.0% in Q2 2025, ending six quarters of growth, with Huawei leading at 18.1% market share.

McKinsey's July 2025 report identifies 13 IT trends including AI, quantum tech, and cybersecurity, noting 78% of organizations use AI and 92% plan increased investments.

On July 23, 2025, T-Mobile launched T-Satellite, enabling SMS via over 650 Starlink satellites for US users without cellular service, supporting 600+ smartphones. The service costs $10/month for most, free for select T-Mobile plans.

In July 2025, Apple released iOS 26 developer and public betas featuring Liquid Glass design, AI-powered notification summaries, Call Screening, and Hold Assist for iPhone 11 and newer.

July 2025 reviews highlight Apple AirPods Pro 2 as best overall AirPods with noise cancellation and FDA-approved hearing care features.