The UAE launched its first passenger train service, operated by Etihad Rail, connecting Fujairah and Abu Dhabi in 1 hour and 45 minutes. The inaugural journey was met with celebrations, and over 10,000 tickets were sold pre-launch, with further expansion plans for the national network already underway.
MetaMask introduced Money Account, a self-custody feature combining stablecoin yield, payments, and trading on the Monad blockchain. The product offers DeFi lending via mUSD stablecoin, aiming for a neo-banking experience, amidst ongoing US regulatory debates on yield-bearing stablecoins.
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has launched the beta version of its AI agent marketplace, allowing users to list AI agents for services and for agents to find tasks. The platform supports autonomous transactions, onchain reputation building, and stablecoin payments, aiming to foster trust and prevent malicious activity.
Crypto exchange OKX launched OKX AI, a marketplace for developers to enable AI agents to hire each other, settle payments autonomously with stablecoins, and build on-chain reputations. This initiative aims to create an "agent economy" and expand OKX's fintech offerings.
OpenClaw has released standalone AI agent apps for iOS and Android, allowing users to chat with the assistant and grant it access to device components like the camera and location, marking its official entry into major app marketplaces.
Novak Djokovic wins 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 against China's Wu Yibing in Wimbledon's first round, seeking a record-tying 8th title and 25th Grand Slam
OpenAI is set to release an AI-powered device on July 15th, designed to enhance shortcuts for its coding tool, Codex. The square-shaped device, teased in a video, is a collaboration with Work Louder, known for mechanical keyboards and macro pads.
Waymo robotaxis are no longer available on Uber's ride-hail app in Phoenix, Arizona, ending a nearly three-year partnership
The EU and China have initiated three months of trade talks in Brussels to address the EU's €360bn annual trade deficit, aiming to prevent a trade war through dialogue on rebalancing trade, export controls, intellectual property, and WTO reforms.
EU and China agreed to use shared trade data to monitor import surges, escalating to political talks if a "red" zone is crossed. EU's Sefcovic reported "intensive, focused and constructive" talks but warned of EU action if meaningful progress isn't made by autumn.
AI leaderboard provider Arena, which started as a UC Berkeley research project, has achieved $100 million in annualized run-rate revenue just eight months after launching its commercial service. The company generates revenue from its AI Evaluations service, providing performance analytics to model labs and enterprises, while its crowdsourced leaderboard remains free.
The EU and China have established a new high-level consultation mechanism to address growing commercial tensions and the EU's significant trade deficit with Beijing. The mechanism will focus on trade balancing, export controls, IP rights, and WTO reform.
Cursor has launched Cursor Mobile, an app enabling users to prompt coding agents directly from their phones, building on its Cursor 2.0 shift towards independent agents. This move follows similar offerings from Anthropic and OpenAI, reflecting a broader industry trend towards mobile-first AI coding workflows.
WhatsApp is introducing usernames later this year, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers for enhanced privacy. The Meta-owned app is opening global reservations this week, enabling individuals, businesses, and creators to claim unique usernames, including existing Instagram or Facebook names.
Andy Burnham, a contender to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, unveiled his vision for the UK, proposing a 'No 10 North' and committing to the largest power rebalancing in the country's history during his first major policy speech.
Yousuf Imran, a former Google account executive earning nearly $1 million annually, left his job after six years to launch Mangosteen Studio, an AI product lab. His decision was driven by concerns over Google's layoffs and a desire to capitalize on the AI boom by building his own business.
The DOJ has launched a federal grand jury investigation into Neville Roy Singham, a China-based American businessman, for alleged financial irregularities involving $285 million funneled through Goldman Sachs to nonprofits and media outlets promoting sectarian division and socialist politicians.
London-based Flipper Devices, known for its Flipper Zero, launched Busy Bar, a productivity gadget featuring an LED display for timers, app blocking, and custom messages. It offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Matter certification, and open firmware, with sales starting July 14 in the US, EU, UK, and Canada.
China initiates production of AI-assisted personalized tumor vaccines, potentially treating millions of new cancer patients annually, leveraging AI for rapid tumor DNA analysis.
Iraq initiated a major anti-corruption crackdown, arresting 47 officials, including Deputy Oil Minister Ali Maarij, whom the US previously sanctioned for aiding Iran. The raids in Baghdad's Green Zone precede PM Ali al-Zaidi's Washington visit, aiming to demonstrate his commitment to fighting corruption and disarming Iran-backed militias.
Apple's rumored touchscreen MacBook, expected in late 2026 to early 2027, will launch with M5 chips, skipping M6. M7 chips, already in advanced testing, may arrive by end of 2027, bringing Dynamic Island, OLED, and new design.
Former governors Gina Raimondo and Eric Holcomb launch RAISE US, a nonprofit backed by tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft, to help American workers adapt to the AI age, emphasizing bipartisan, practical solutions over political rhetoric.
China's trillion-yuan commercial space sector lacks comprehensive insurance, presenting an opportunity for Hong Kong, as only third-party liability insurance is mandatory, leaving other critical areas underinsured.
NASA is launching a $30M mission to rescue its aging Swift Observatory, using a robotic spacecraft 'Lift' to reposition it into a higher orbit, preventing its descent into Earth's atmosphere and extending its study of cosmic explosions.
