
Snap Q2 revenue and user growth top expectations, stock jumps 8%
Snap reported Q2 revenue of $1.6 billion and 493 million daily active users, both beating analyst expectations, while its stock jumped 8% in extended trading.

Snap reported Q2 revenue of $1.6 billion and 493 million daily active users, both beating analyst expectations, while its stock jumped 8% in extended trading.

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel dodged investor queries about preorder demand for Specs smart glasses during Monday’s earnings call, weeks before a September launch; he highlighted the $2,195 price and need for hands‑on trials, positioning Snap as a first mover in AR wearables.

Xiaomi'nin alt markası Redmi, 11 Ağustos'ta Çin'de Redmi K100 Pro Max'i tanıtacak. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 işlemci, 185Hz AMOLED ekran ve 4.500 nit parlaklık gibi özelliklerle premium segmentte rekabeti artırmayı hedefliyor. Ön kayıtlar başladı.

Negli Stati Uniti, le famiglie di quattro adolescenti deceduti per suicidio hanno avviato una causa contro Meta, TikTok, Snap e YouTube. Le piattaforme sono accusate di responsabilità per la progettazione e gestione dei contenuti che avrebbero contribuito al malessere psicologico dei minori, in un filone di contenziosi già avviati.

The U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is undergoing a major overhaul due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, leading to an estimated 4 million people, including many children, losing critical food aid since last July. New work requirements and a restructured funding model, which will significantly increase costs for states, are driving the decline in participation and raising concerns about future program viability.

Honor's Magic V6 foldable phone offers a slim design, powerful performance, and long battery life with a red suede-like back. Despite its high price (£1,500-£2,000), its MagicOS 10 software is unpolished and not a significant upgrade from its predecessor, making it less compelling than rivals.

Leveraged funds reduced their net bearish Bitcoin futures position by 5,566.5 BTC-equivalent, while asset managers simultaneously became less net bullish by 2,204.3 BTC-equivalent, according to a CFTC report covering July 21-28. This indicates a reduction in bearish exposure but not a broad institutional bullish turn.

Moonbeam's standard GLMR token migration window closed on July 31, moving its Polkadot network to a wind-down phase before a relaunch on Base. The cutoff ended the standard route for self-custodied free balances, with other holdings subject to separate handling.

Snapchat announced it will no longer reward fully AI-generated videos in Spotlight recommendations, prioritizing human-made content to foster authentic creativity. This move aligns with other tech giants like LinkedIn, Substack, Meta, and YouTube, which are also implementing measures against low-quality AI content.

The Federal Trade Commission, joined by California and Utah, has sued telehealth provider Hims & Hers Inc., alleging the company shared sensitive health information with advertising platforms and engaged in deceptive subscription practices, despite promising privacy.

Tether reported a $1.5 billion net operating profit for Q2, a nearly 50% increase from Q1 2026, driven by increased USDT circulation and investments. The company expanded its reserve surplus to over $4 billion and added 14 metric tons of gold, boosting its market share to over 60% in a shrinking stablecoin market.

Redmi K100 Pro, 11 Ağustos'ta 19:00'da tanıtılacak. Weibo'dan sızan görsellerle 8500 mAh batarya, 200 MP kamera ve Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 işlemci gibi özellikler ortaya çıktı. Cihaz, yenilikçi tasarımı ve yüksek performansıyla dikkat çekiyor.

Snapchat will stop recommending wholly AI-generated videos in its Spotlight feed, joining YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack in efforts to combat "AI slop." Platforms aim to prioritize authentic human-made content, with LinkedIn adding a reporting button and YouTube updating monetization policies for AI-generated videos.

A detailed Australian survey reveals organised anti-wind and solar campaigns have successfully eroded community support, while enthusiasm for electric vehicles surged following Donald Trump's attack on Iran. Despite this, home batteries and rooftop solar maintain high 'deep support'
The family of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old college football player, has issued subpoenas to major social media companies seeking account information and digital records, amid concerns that content may have been deleted from his Snapchat accounts before his death.

Clacton prepares for a byelection after Nigel Farage's resignation, with 34 candidates, including satirist Count Binface, vying for the seat. Locals express frustration with political neglect, economic decline, and media portrayal, yet community spirit and resilience shine through in Jaywick, a deprived yet vibrant part of the constituency.

Qualcomm'un yeni işlemcisi Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, yapay zeka destekli çözünürlük yükseltme ve gelişmiş kare oluşturma teknolojileriyle mobil oyun dünyasında devrim yaratmaya hazırlanıyor.

Qualcomm, devam eden DRAM kıtlığı ve artan tedarikçi maliyetleri nedeniyle Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 işlemci serisinde çift haneli fiyat artışına gidiyor. 1 Eylül'den itibaren sevk edilen ürünler için geçerli olacak bu artış, özellikle Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro modelini etkileyecek.

US-listed Ethereum ETFs experienced $70.62 million in net outflows on Friday, breaking a five-day inflow streak, yet still posting $103.9 million in weekly net inflows. Bitcoin ETFs also saw outflows, ending a seven-day streak, but both assets maintained three-week inflow streaks.

Seoul stocks plunged nearly 6% on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak, as escalating Middle East tensions and a bearish outlook for the semiconductor sector sapped risk appetite. The KOSPI's sharp decline triggered a five-minute trading suspension.

Seoul stocks experienced a sharp decline of nearly 6% on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak, as escalating tensions in the Middle East dampened investor risk appetite. The KOSPI fell 406.27 points, triggering a five-minute suspension of program trading.

Seoul stocks plunged nearly 6% on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak, as escalating Middle East tensions and a bearish outlook on the semiconductor sector by Morgan Stanley sapped risk appetite. The local currency, however, strengthened against the dollar.

Nubia, "dünyanın ilk yapay zeka ajanlı akıllı telefonu" olarak konumlandırdığı NaviX Ultra modelinin Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 işlemci, 7100 mAh pil, 80W hızlı şarj ve üçlü 50 MP kamera kurulumu gibi teknik detaylarını sızdırılan bilgilerle netleştirdi.

Miatta Fahnbulleh, the new UK Energy Secretary, faces urgent decisions on gas supply, including approving new fields and a £2bn expansion for Centrica's Rough storage facility, crucial for avoiding a 2030 crisis.