India launches first hydrogen-powered train built in the country to expand clean energy on railways
India launched its first domestically built hydrogen-powered train, consisting of two hydrogen-powered driving cars and eight passenger coaches. The train will operate in Haryana state as part of efforts to expand clean energy use across India's rail network.
VC Firm Lakestar Raises $300 Million to Fund European Tech Sovereignty
A $300 million investment fund focused on defense and dual-use technologies has been established to strengthen European technological capabilities. Lakestar, a European venture capital firm, created the Resilience I Fund to support technologies enhancing Europe's resilience.
Tom Pidcock surges up standings while Mauro Schmid wins Tour de France stage 13
Tom Pidcock moved into fourth place in the Tour de France general classification after helping form a mass breakaway on stage 13. Mauro Schmid won the stage after the 9-kilometer climb of the Ballon d'Alsace, securing his first Tour de France victory.
NVIDIA Quietly Holds $196 Million Stake in Crypto-Friendly Revolut
NVIDIA holds a $196 million stake in the fintech company Revolut, according to UK filings. Revolut is seeking a valuation of $115 billion and is known for offering cryptocurrency services.
The ultimate all-round sportsman - Sobers could do it all
Garfield Sobers, who died at age 89, was selected as one of the five leading cricketers of the 20th century. He is regarded as arguably the greatest all-rounder in cricket history.
Meta in Talks to Sell Computing Power to Anthropic
Meta is in early discussions to lease computing power from its data centers to Anthropic. The arrangement would create a new business line for Meta around its AI infrastructure investments.
Tokenization Could Add Hundreds of Billions of Pounds of Value to the UK economy by 2035
The UK government released a digital asset strategy aimed at removing regulatory barriers in wholesale financial markets. Tokenization could potentially add hundreds of billions of pounds to the UK economy by 2035 through greater efficiency and lower costs.
Amazon’s Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis after one drove into heavy smoke at an active fire scene
A Zoox robotaxi drove into heavy smoke at an active fire scene in Las Vegas on June 20, prompting a software recall affecting 105 vehicles. The unoccupied vehicle braked hard while attempting to steer away from the smoke, which had obscured the uncordoned emergency scene.
Bunkerhill raises $55M to scale agentic AI across health systems
Bunkerhill Health raised $55 million in Series B funding to expand its Carebricks agentic AI platform across health systems. The round included participation from Sequoia Capital, Felicis, Optum Ventures, and Y Combinator.
Patreon stops asking AI bots not to scrape — and starts blocking them
Patreon partnered with Cloudflare to actively block AI bots from scraping creator content, shifting away from passive robots.txt files. The platform is now preventing unauthorized data collection for AI model training through active technical defenses.
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Larry Fink Turns Bullish on BTC, Blames Leverage Trading
Larry Fink has become bullish on Bitcoin following one of the year's sharpest leverage liquidations in a bearish market environment. Fink attributes the recent price movements to leverage trading activity rather than fundamental market weakness.
The risk of weather data sabotage is rising
Weather data sabotage poses increasing risks to industries relying on forecasts for critical decisions. Airlines, power grid operators, and farmers depend on weather predictions that could be targeted by malicious actors to cause operational disruptions.
NVIDIA AI Releases Nemotron 3 Embed: An Open Embedding Collection Whose 8B Checkpoint Ranks #1 on RTEB
NVIDIA released three open embedding model checkpoints including an 8B version ranking first on RTEB with a 78.46 average NDCG@10 score. The 1B model was created through pruning and distillation from the 8B teacher, while the NVFP4 variant maintains 99% plus retrieval accuracy at up to 2x Blackwell throughput.
Scientists built a camera that can track invisible particles in 3D
A particle detector called PLATON uses a light-field camera and AI to reconstruct three-dimensional particle paths from a single block of light-producing material instead of millions of components. Simulations indicate it could match current detector performance while being easier to scale and potentially improving PET medical imaging resolution.
Bones reveal ancient Egyptian princesses born 4,000 years ago used weapons
Ancient Egyptian princesses from the Middle Kingdom, buried 4,000 years ago with weapons, showed skeletal evidence of being trained to use those weapons. Analysis of five royal women's mummies revealed asymmetrical bone development consistent with weapon practice rather than symbolic burial items.
Google takes aim at Canva and Adobe as its AI image editor Pics gets an official rollout date
Google's AI image editor Pics will be released to all paying Workspace customers starting in August. The tool was initially available in Gemini Alpha in May and offers AI-powered image creation and editing capabilities.
Golf generates nearly €630 million in societal benefits in Finland
Finnish golf players spend approximately €330 million annually on the sport, generating nearly €630 million in estimated societal benefits. The findings come from a study published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living showing societal benefits are nearly double the direct spending amount.
UN report offers roadmap for sustainable blue economies
A UN report created with University of Portsmouth researchers provides governments with practical guidance for developing sustainable blue economies amid mounting marine and freshwater ecosystem pressures. The global ocean economy is valued at US$2.2 trillion and faces threats from pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss.
Instacart Acquires Arpalus to Move Intelligence In Store
Instacart acquired computer vision company Arpalus to integrate its shelf intelligence technology for improving inventory accuracy across grocery platforms. Arpalus' technology, designed specifically for grocery retail, will enhance inventory data used for eCommerce fulfillment and in-store operations when installed on camera-equipped devices.
UnitedHealth Says AI Now Runs Every Function of Its Business
Artificial intelligence now processes every claim, prior authorization, and patient interaction at UnitedHealth. The company is commercializing this internal AI infrastructure as new product offerings.
Researchers discover rare freshwater mussels in Moosup River
Researchers discovered a living freshwater mussel community in the Moosup River, marking the first documented record in over three decades. The community includes rare native species that are considered sensitive indicators of river health.
For biodiversity to thrive across Europe, laws should treat wildlife as individuals capable of suffering, experts argue
European wildlife protection laws should recognize animals as individuals capable of suffering instead of treating them as ecological resources. Experts argue that both EU and UK frameworks require stronger and more consistent implementation to improve biodiversity outcomes.
1Password and Anthropic Bring Secure Credential Access to Claude
A browser integration allows Claude to access 1Password credentials without the model viewing them or storing them in Anthropic's systems. The tool enables Claude to complete tasks like booking travel and managing accounts while keeping credential data secure from the model.
NASA Welcomes Serbia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
Serbia became the 69th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, pledging commitment to peaceful and transparent space exploration. The signing ceremony took place Thursday at NASA's Washington headquarters.
Roblox launches Build, a mobile tab that turns text prompts into playable games
A new Roblox mobile feature called Build lets users create playable games by entering text prompts without coding or using Roblox Studio. The system generates basic games from descriptions like cozy forest adventures with environmental obstacles.
U.S. Bancorp Rides Payments Boom to Record Revenue
U.S. Bancorp achieved record quarterly revenue of $7.7 billion in the second quarter, driven by higher fee income and loan growth from its payments business. The bank's customers continued spending, borrowing, and using digital banking products during the period.
Bryson DeChambeau takes subtle swipe at Nick Faldo as Jackson Suber sets Open pace
Bryson DeChambeau declined to speak with media after shooting a strong round at the 154th Open Championship, responding to criticism from Nick Faldo. Jackson Suber holds the lead position on the leaderboard after the opening day of competition.
Crypto.com Secures $400M Investment From Citadel Securities at $20B Valuation
Citadel Securities invested $400 million in Crypto.com, valuing the company at $20 billion. The investment represents a significant capital infusion into the cryptocurrency exchange platform.
1Password lets Claude log you into websites without ever seeing your passwords
1Password launched a browser integration allowing Claude to use stored credentials for logging into websites while keeping passwords hidden from the AI model. The system shows users which credential Claude needs before accessing it through a zero-exposure architecture.
Arsène Wenger: US soccer development will depend on ‘consistency’ and ‘education’
Arsène Wenger, FIFA's global football development head, stated that US soccer growth requires consistency and education while praising the US Soccer Federation's new $250 million headquarters in Fayetteville, Georgia. Wenger identified the pay-to-play model as a structural obstacle and emphasized that academy setups are vital for the sport's development in the country.