Jul 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Xpeng unveiled the L03, the first Chinese mass-market EV to ship proprietary Turing AI chips on all trims. The coupe-SUV features a second-generation VLA driving system and Google Maps integration. With Volkswagen adopting the technology, Xpeng positions itself as a leader in vertical integration. The L03 starts at €34,990 in Europe, challenging Tesla and Hyundai. View more
Jul 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Sable has secured $45 million in funding from Sequoia Capital and 8VC to develop Aidan, an AI employee that conducts live product demonstrations. Unlike chatbots, Aidan drives the product in a shared browser window, adapting based on real-time interactions. The system learns from a company's best sales calls and documentation, aiming to replace multiple sales roles. Notion and Decagon are already using Aidan in production. View more
Jul 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Roblox announced Build, a mobile-first AI creation tab that generates basic playable games from text prompts without coding. The alpha launches July 28 in New Zealand. Games created will undergo safety checks and be ranked by long-term retention. Roblox also introduced agentic tools for professional creators. View more
Jul 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum S&P Global Ratings downgraded Oracle to BBB- on July 9, placing the company one notch above junk status. The move comes as Oracle's aggressive $250 billion data-centre expansion for AI burns through cash faster than revenue can replenish it. With $117 billion in outstanding debt, Oracle is now the second-largest non-financial issuer in the Bloomberg US Corporate Bond Index. Bond investors are already pricing the debt closer to speculative grade, with ten-year yields at 6.5%. View more
Jul 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The European Commission has issued binding measures under the Digital Markets Act requiring Google to open Android to competing AI assistants and share its search data with rivals. This includes allowing users to set preferred assistants and providing anonymized search data. Google expresses concerns over privacy and security, while the EU aims to level the playing field. View more
Jul 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Following Brazil’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup, Ronaldo Nazario has publicly advised Neymar Jr. to not rush into retirement. The Selecao icon believes Neymar still has much to offer if he regains fitness and form. Ronaldo’s comments come after Neymar’s emotional exit and a disappointing tournament appearance. View more
Jul 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Harry Styles’s third album <em>Harry's House</em> has spent 156 weeks—exactly three years—on the UK Official Albums chart. The Grammy-winning set follows <em>Fine Line</em>, which now has 253 weeks on the roster. The milestone comes as Styles embarks on a massive world tour, with 30 shows scheduled at Madison Square Garden. Physical purchases have boosted the album's ranking on the sales charts. View more
Jul 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The Supreme Court dismissed a petition against Shah Rukh Khan's Mumbai bungalow Mannat, questioning why the activist targeted only the celebrity. The case involved alleged environmental violations for two additional floors. Khan currently lives in a rented home while renovations proceed. View more
Jul 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Sabrina Carpenter has captivated audiences with her music and acting, but her beauty style is equally iconic. This tutorial breaks down her signature makeup look, from flawless skin to soft glam eyes. Perfect for fans and beauty enthusiasts looking to channel her radiant aesthetic. View more
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