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TechCrunch AI
18 Jul 2026
Databricks has reached a $188 billion valuation as investors reward its transition into an AI-focused company. The firm has also published research highlighting potential cost savings from using open-weight AI models for coding workloads.
CleanTechnica
18 Jul 2026
CleanTechnica reports a new AI-driven approach aims to reduce high US rooftop solar "soft costs," particularly customer acquisition and sales-related expenses. The solution automates parts of the sales process to lower prices and streamline installation workflows, according to the source.
TechCrunch AI
18 Jul 2026
India’s smartphone market is slowing as demand and pricing shift under pressure from AI-centric features that require more memory and processing. Manufacturers and carriers are adjusting product strategies and inventories in response to changing consumer preferences and cost structures.
MIT Technology Review
17 Jul 2026
The newsletter highlights rising hype and misinformation around perimenopause, cautioning readers against simplistic or commercialized claims. It also reports on a significant AI development from China, suggesting notable progress in the country’s capabilities.
TechCrunch AI
17 Jul 2026
Roblox has introduced "Build," an in-app feature that uses a single text prompt to generate basic games on mobile. The tool aims to simplify creation by turning user descriptions into playable experiences with minimal manual design work.
Data Center Dynamics
16 Jul 2026
Nokia will supply its AirScale portfolio to Taiwan Mobile under an expanded 5G agreement, the vendor said. The deal aims to bolster the operator's network capacity and support its AI and advanced services rollout.
SCMP Artificial Intelligence
16 Jul 2026
After deadly summer floods in China, suburban Beijing official Xie Yunshi created an AI-driven app to streamline family evacuation checks, replacing time-consuming phone calls. He said the solution cost about the price of a latte and sped up outreach during rising waters.
IEEE Spectrum
16 Jul 2026
The author argues that deliberate career risks—changing jobs, working with stronger engineers, and betting on emerging trends—can compound into long-term stability by building highly marketable skills. Practical examples include switching into software in later life, joining startups to accelerate learning, and early adoption of technologies like RAG and voice AI.
Futurism AI
16 Jul 2026
Union leaders and health care workers say layoffs in New York City have replaced dedicated nurses with AI tools. The report, sourcing Futurism, describes outrage and calls for accountability over the staffing changes.
TechCrunch AI
16 Jul 2026
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday released fixes for a record 570 security vulnerabilities across its products, and the company said AI-assisted methods helped identify many of the issues. The update summary comes from Microsoft's monthly security release and was reported by TechCrunch AI.
SCMP Artificial Intelligence
15 Jul 2026
Taiwan People’s Party sent a nine‑member delegation to Shanghai for a four‑day visit, its first formal trip to mainland China since the party’s founding. The agenda includes youth exchanges, urban governance, AI, tech innovation and entrepreneurship as part of efforts to maintain cross‑strait dialogue and goodwill.
TechCrunch AI
15 Jul 2026
Apple has released the iOS 27 public beta, letting iPhone users try its updated AI-powered Siri and other features ahead of the official fall launch. The public beta removes the need for a developer account to access the new assistant and system updates.