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Meta introduces monthly subscription for expanded AI feature on smart glasses
Big Tech

Meta introduces monthly subscription for expanded AI feature on smart glasses

Meta now limits the AI-powered Conversation Focus on its smart glasses to three free hours per month, requiring a $19.99 subscription for additional use and premium support.

Empery Digital shifts focus from Bitcoin to $65 million AI data center investment
Corporate Power

Empery Digital shifts focus from Bitcoin to $65 million AI data center investment

Former Bitcoin treasury Empery Digital plans a $65 million stake in a Midwest AI data center as it moves away from its struggling crypto strategy.

Human-Driven Climate Change Made Europe’s Extreme Heat Wave Almost Unprecedented
Energy & Climate

Human-Driven Climate Change Made Europe’s Extreme Heat Wave Almost Unprecedented

A new study reveals that Europe’s recent heat wave, breaking numerous temperature and heat stress records, would have been nearly impossible without human-driven climate change.

Bitcoin Nears $58,000 as US Dollar Hits Four-Decade High Against Yen
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Nears $58,000 as US Dollar Hits Four-Decade High Against Yen

Bitcoin’s price falls close to $58,000 amid strong US dollar gains over the yen, raising concerns about investor capitulation and market volatility ahead of a challenging quarterly close.

Oman and Iran Propose Voluntary Fees for Strait of Hormuz Shipping Despite US Opposition
Defense & Security

Oman and Iran Propose Voluntary Fees for Strait of Hormuz Shipping Despite US Opposition

Oman and Iran plan to introduce voluntary service fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, challenging longstanding US rejection of tolls in the strategic waterway.

Mark Zuckerberg Downplays Fears of Widespread AI Job Losses, Highlights Productivity Gains
Big Tech

Mark Zuckerberg Downplays Fears of Widespread AI Job Losses, Highlights Productivity Gains

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg challenges the narrative that AI will decimate jobs, arguing that AI could boost workforce productivity and create new opportunities if developed with a focus on empowering individuals.

Bitcoin Miners Pivot as AI Data Centers Drive Soaring Power Demand
Energy & Climate

Bitcoin Miners Pivot as AI Data Centers Drive Soaring Power Demand

AI data center power use has surged, creating unprecedented demand for reliable electricity that Bitcoin mining infrastructure is uniquely positioned to meet.

France’s Inflation Rate Drops to 2% in June, Signaling Easing Price Pressures
Markets & Macro

France’s Inflation Rate Drops to 2% in June, Signaling Easing Price Pressures

France’s inflation slowed unexpectedly in June to 2%, easing pressure on the European Central Bank amid signs that price growth is moderating, largely due to slower energy cost increases.

Etched Unveils Frontier AI Cluster After Successful Chip Tapeout and $1 Billion in Demand
Big Tech

Etched Unveils Frontier AI Cluster After Successful Chip Tapeout and $1 Billion in Demand

Etched, a new AI startup with over 400 engineers from top tech companies, disclosed its Frontier Inference Clusters, backed by a major chip milestone and significant customer contracts.

TRON’s $1.96 Trillion Stablecoin Settlement Growth Faces User Expansion Challenge
Crypto & Fintech

TRON’s $1.96 Trillion Stablecoin Settlement Growth Faces User Expansion Challenge

TRON’s stablecoin network processes nearly $2 trillion in settlements driven by fast, low-cost payments but needs more new users for sustained long-term growth.