Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey sent a letter to director general Cdr RK Srivastava questioning the authority and transparency behind the Indian hockey team’s switch from a blue to a saffron jersey before the FIH World Cup, demanding documentary evidence by Tuesday.
The European Central Bank is redesigning euro banknotes, launching a public survey that has garnered over 6 million votes on whether to feature cultural figures or wildlife. The new notes, aimed at enhancing security and European identity, are slated for circulation by 2030 or 2031, with the final design chosen in late 2026.
The European Central Bank launched a public survey for redesigned euro banknotes, asking whether cultural figures or wildlife should be depicted. Over 6 million people voted, with the final decision in 2026 for new notes circulating in 2030-2031.
The Trump administration is advocating for renaming New York City's Penn Station to "Trump Station" as part of an $8 billion redesign. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy publicly supported the idea, while New York officials and transit groups strongly oppose it, calling it a "vanity project."
The European Central Bank unveiled shortlisted designs for the first euro banknote revamp since 2002, offering themes of European historical figures or nature (rivers and birds) for public feedback until September 21. The ECB's Governing Council will make the final decision by year-end.
Jeff Bezos reportedly pushed Prime Video executives to overhaul the streaming service, codenamed "Lighthouse," by placing artificial intelligence at its core. This initiative aims to showcase Amazon's AI investments to over 200 million subscribers, potentially altering traditional revenue streams for media companies.
Qobuz has updated its music player, introducing real-time lyrics with translations, a redesigned interface inspired by album artwork, an always-on miniplayer, and enhanced play queue controls. The update also adds a new 'Explore' section for content discovery and Siri integration for voice control.
Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max and 4K Plus are on sale for their lowest prices ever at Best Buy and Target, priced at $34.99 and $24.99 respectively. The article also highlights deals on an Anker power bank, a Eufy robot vacuum, and an Xgimi projector.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch 9, featuring minor improvements over its predecessor, including Google's Wear OS 7, a new Snapdragon Wear Elite chip for enhanced speed and efficiency, and larger batteries. It retains AI-enhanced health-tracking features and starts at $380, with general availability on August 7.
Natural, a new startup, has raised $30 million in Series A funding led by Forerunner to build financial infrastructure for AI agents. Co-founded by Kahlil Lalji, Eric Wang, and Walt Leung, Natural aims to enable autonomous payments and transactions, directly competing with giants like Stripe in redesigning payment rails for the AI era.
Kraken's mobile app now features AI-powered financial tools to offer personalized investment recommendations and portfolio management, aiming to provide everyday users with sophisticated market insights previously available only to active traders.
The AI industry is undergoing a financial stress test as global markets slump, with major tech stocks like Alphabet, Samsung, and SK Hynix experiencing significant drops. Concurrently, California's proposed billionaire tax is influencing political discourse, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to propose a nationwide minimum tax on the super-wealthy.
India's Centre is considering a national law and entrance exam redesign to regulate the coaching sector, addressing student stress, suicides, and "dummy schools." A ministry committee recommends legislative measures, transparency, and limits on daily coaching hours to reduce dependence.
NCERT denied reports of removing the Preamble from the Class 9 Social Science textbook, stating topics are redistributed under the new National Curriculum Framework. The Preamble remains in new textbooks and the Grade 10 syllabus.
General Motors unveiled its 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck lineup, featuring new V-8 engine options and redesigned interior/exterior styling. The new trucks, crucial for GM's sales and earnings, will go on sale late this year with a narrowed trim selection.
Google Finance has launched a standalone Android app and an AI-heavy redesign for its web experience, with an iOS app planned for later this year. The updates include real-time market data, a live news feed, an upgraded portfolio feature, and an AI chatbot capable of research and data-retrieval tasks.
O júri popular de três policiais militares acusados de assassinar o empresário Vinícius Gritzbach e o motorista Celso Novais foi anulado em Guarulhos. A defesa abandonou o plenário após discussão com o promotor, e o julgamento será remarcado.
Simone Dionizia Fernandes, viúva de Celso Novais, se revoltou com a anulação do júri de policiais militares acusados de matar seu marido e o delator Vinícius Gritzbach. Ela acusou a defesa de "show" e "estratégia" para interromper o julgamento, que será remarcado.
O julgamento de policiais militares acusados de assassinar o empresário Vinícius Gritzbach e o motorista Celso Novais no Aeroporto de Guarulhos foi anulado após um bate-boca entre o promotor e a defesa. A defesa abandonou o plenário, forçando a anulação e o reagendamento do júri com novos jurados.
O julgamento de policiais militares acusados de assassinar o empresário Vinícius Gritzbach e o motorista Celso Novais no Aeroporto de Guarulhos foi anulado após um bate-boca entre o promotor e a defesa. A defesa abandonou o plenário, levando à dissolução do conselho de sentença e à remarcação do júri.
O julgamento de policiais militares acusados de assassinar o empresário Vinícius Gritzbach e o motorista Celso Novais no Aeroporto de Guarulhos foi anulado após uma discussão entre o promotor e a defesa dos réus. A defesa abandonou o plenário, levando à dissolução do conselho de sentença e à necessidade de remarcar o júri.
The reimagined St Kilda pier and the Sunbury community arts and cultural precinct were among the top winners at the 2026 Australian Institute of Architects’ Victorian awards. The pier project, a $53m government initiative, won the Victorian architecture medal, while the Sunbury precinct, a transformation of a former asylum, secured heritage and interior architecture awards.
Google's new $100 Home Speaker, launching June 25, features the Gemini AI assistant, designed for more natural, conversational interactions. It offers enhanced understanding, multi-command processing, and integration with security cameras, with a premium subscription unlocking advanced features like Gemini Live.
SK AX announced its aim to pioneer the 'Agentic Enterprise' era by redesigning corporate operations with AI. At the Imagine AX 2026 conference, the company shared its 'Being AX' experience and industry collaboration cases, highlighting the AXgenticWire NPO platform for AI agent connectivity, security, and cost control.
