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25 Jul 2026

OpenAI's first hardware device sold out in 12 hours, now reselling for up to $1,850 on eBay

OpenAI launched its debut hardware product, the Codex Micro AI keypad, at $230 and it vanished from shelves in just 12 hours. The programmable macro pad for coders now commands premium prices on eBay, with some listings reaching $1,850. Built in collaboration with Work Louder, the device offers a physical interface for Codex but has sparked debate about whether it's worth the investment.

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Nvidia and SK Group forge $500 billion AI partnership spanning data centers and memory chips

Nvidia has locked in a massive $500 billion partnership with South Korea's SK Group to secure high-bandwidth memory supply and build large-scale AI data centers. SK Telecom will construct a 2-gigawatt facility using Nvidia's Vera Rubin chips and SK Hynix's HBM4 memory, with operations starting in 2027. Separately, Nvidia is investing $1 billion in Naver to expand AI infrastructure in South Korea.

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24 Jul 2026

Bill Oliver accidentally reads AI chatbot prompt during New Brunswick legislative speech

A Progressive Conservative legislator in New Brunswick delivered an AI speech that included an unedited chatbot prompt, revealing how politicians rely on AI tools without proper review. Bill Oliver read aloud "here's a more natural, flowing version of that section" during his floor remarks, triggering widespread criticism about accountability and the outsourcing of critical thinking in public office.

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Verizon secures $1 billion Google deal to power AI infrastructure with dark fiber network

Verizon signed a $1 billion+ dark fiber deal with Google to connect AI data centers across the US. CEO Dan Schulman called it the start of a broader push, expecting multiple billion-dollar AI infrastructure deals by year-end. The telecom giant is also converting central offices into small data centers for edge computing applications.

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Meta AI shifts to productivity with Muse Spark 1.1, targeting enterprise AI rivals

Meta upgraded its AI assistant with Muse Spark 1.1, adding calendar integration, task automation, and daily briefings. The update marks a strategic pivot from entertainment to productivity features, positioning Meta AI to compete directly with Microsoft Copilot and Google's Workspace with Gemini in the enterprise market.

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Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5 AI model, matching Fable 5 power at half the price

Anthropic unveiled Claude Opus 5, a new AI model that rivals its flagship Fable 5 in most domains while costing half as much. Priced at $5 per million input tokens and $25 per million output tokens, the model excels at complex coding tasks and knowledge work. The release follows weeks of negotiations with the US government over cybersecurity concerns.

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Anduril pursues $100B valuation funding round, tripling value in months as defense tech surges

Defense tech company Anduril is in talks to raise capital at a $100 billion valuation, more than tripling the $61 billion mark it achieved just months ago in May. The fundraise reflects surging demand for AI-powered defense technologies and autonomous systems as conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe drive an unprecedented revival in the sector.

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Sam Altman's World Foundation raises $52.5M to scale proof of human verification system

The World Foundation secured $52.5 million led by Pantera Capital to expand World ID, its iris-scanning verification system designed to distinguish humans from AI. With 39 million users and 18 million verified through the Orb device, the project faces growing demand despite regulatory pushback in multiple countries over biometric data handling.

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Midjourney acquires astrology app Co-Star as AI lab expands beyond image generation

Midjourney has acquired Co-Star, a social astrology app with 4.3 million monthly active users. The deal, which closed in spring, brings Co-Star founder Banu Guler on board as Midjourney's chief design officer. The AI lab plans to develop its first standalone app for image generation while expanding into unexpected territories including medical technology and wellness.

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Meta launches standalone Seller app for Facebook Marketplace with AI-powered listing tools

Meta introduced Seller, a dedicated app for Facebook Marketplace power sellers, featuring AI-driven listing creation, inventory management, and performance tracking. Available now on iOS and Android in the US, the app syncs with existing Marketplace data and helps frequent sellers manage their business in one place as the platform celebrates its tenth anniversary.

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MSI PRO MAX EDGE AI+ brings Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 128GB memory for running massive AI models locally

MSI launched the PRO MAX EDGE AI+, a compact desktop system powered by AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor with up to 128GB of unified memory. The 4-liter system can run large language models with up to 120 billion parameters locally, while multiple units can be clustered to handle models with up to 670 billion parameters.

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Environmental groups challenge orbital data centers as SpaceX eyes 1 million satellites

Environmental advocacy groups have filed a petition demanding the FCC pause licensing for orbital data centers until environmental risks are examined. SpaceX plans to launch up to 1 million Starlink satellites as data centers, while Blue Origin seeks approval for 51,600. Critics warn of ozone layer degradation, atmospheric pollution from rocket launches, and night sky pollution that could violate federal environmental law.

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Meta launches Facebook Verified with facial recognition to combat AI-generated fake profiles

Meta introduces Facebook Verified, a free badge program using facial verification to help users identify real people on the platform. The system requires a video selfie checked against existing profile photos, taking just minutes to complete. The move addresses the surge of AI-driven fake profiles and scammers using generative AI tools to create realistic accounts at scale.

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Hacker Deploys Hermes AI Agent for Autonomous Cyberattacks on 460+ Targets

A Chinese-speaking threat actor used the open-source Hermes AI agent powered by DeepSeek to conduct autonomous cyberattacks on over 460 vulnerable servers with minimal human involvement. The agent independently selected targets, downloaded exploit scripts, and executed attacks through YOLO mode, marking a shift toward AI-driven offensive workflows in cybersecurity.

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Veterans Affairs awards Salesforce $1.6B to deploy AI agents across veteran services

The US Department of Veterans Affairs has signed a $1.6 billion, three-year contract with Salesforce to deploy AI agents across its healthcare network. The deal aims to reduce administrative burdens and improve care delivery for over 17 million Veterans through 24/7 virtual support, unified data systems, and automated workflows that could cut appointment scheduling from 28 days to minutes.

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