Microsoft reported $76.4 billion revenue in Q4 2025 with 39% Azure growth, driven by AI, and plans $30 billion AI infrastructure investment. AI spending boosts Microsoft and Meta earnings, highlighting AI's market impact.

By July 31, 2025, OpenAI reached $12 billion annual revenue and removed a ChatGPT feature exposing sensitive chats publicly. The company faces security challenges amid rising AI adoption and plans European data center launch.

Surge AI is negotiating a $1 billion funding round valuing it at $25 billion, while Scale AI secured $14.3 billion from Meta, reflecting strong investor interest in AI data-labeling startups.

IBM's 2025 report shows AI-related breaches cost $4.63M on average, while Veracode found 45% of AI-generated code has security flaws. Agentic AI systems pose evolving cybersecurity threats.

Google will launch the Pixel 10 series on August 20, 2025, featuring Tensor G5 processors and Qi2 magnetic wireless charging, enhancing its smartphone lineup.

Apple increased AI investments and acquisitions in 2025, with CEO Tim Cook emphasizing AI's importance. Investors await July 31 Q3 earnings for AI progress updates amid concerns of lagging behind competitors.

On July 31, 2025, Ambiq Micro raised $96 million in its NYSE IPO, with shares closing 60% higher, reflecting strong investor interest in AI semiconductor technology.

In 2025, Arm, led by CEO Rene Haas, is increasing R&D and exploring full AI chip solutions, aiming to compete directly in the AI semiconductor ecosystem.

On July 31, 2025, Amazon projected lower Q3 operating income due to heavy AI investments and blocked external AI shopping tools from accessing its e-commerce listings.

The Iconfactory sells some apps due to AI competition, while Manus launched 'Wide Research,' enabling multi-agent AI for complex tasks with a $199 monthly plan.

In 2025, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot dominate AI app usage, while Flux Kontext Max ranks highest among AI image generators for photorealistic outputs.

China is constructing about 36 AI data centers in Xinjiang using export-banned Nvidia chips, while its State Internet Information Office questioned Nvidia on chip security vulnerabilities in July 2025.

At the 2025 Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit, Unravel Carbon showcased AI-driven carbon tracking, while MOSTLY AI highlighted big tech's shift toward foundational compute infrastructure.

DJI's Osmo 360 camera offers 8K30 360° video and advanced features, priced at 2999 yuan, but will not officially sell in the US, though retailers accept pre-orders.

On July 30-31, 2025, Google DeepMind introduced AlphaEarth Foundations, an AI system mapping Earth in 10x10 meter squares using satellite data. This innovation aids environmental monitoring and food security, advancing AI-driven geospatial analysis.

Samsung plans to release the Galaxy S25 FE in late August/early September 2025, alongside a tri-fold smartphone and the Project Moohan XR headset in October, advancing its device innovation.

Launching November 2025, Halo smart glasses feature AI assistant Noa, OLED display, and bone conduction speakers, raising privacy concerns due to always-on cameras and microphones.

On July 31, 2025, Informatica updated its Intelligent Data Management Cloud, adding AI-driven master data management, governance, and integration tools to accelerate data projects.

On August 11, 2025, Ford CEO Jim Farley will reveal a new EV platform targeting affordable electric vehicles under $35,000, marking a strategic 'Model T moment' for the company.