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The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
A growing number of young investors in their 20s and 30s across Asia and Australia are pouring savings into technology stocks, riding a rally fuelled largely by the artificial intelligence boom. While some, like Australian investor Michelle Huynh, have seen substantial gains, analysts warn the enthusiasm — amplified by social media and retail-focused marketing —…
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Necron CGI Trailer Stomps All Over the Adeptus Mechanicus Trailer, but the Orks Trailer Is Still My Favorite
Games developer King Art Games has released the third of four CGI cinematic trailers for its upcoming real-time strategy title Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, this time showcasing the Necron faction. IGN’s review is largely positive, praising the trailer for restoring the Necrons’ menacing reputation after a disappointing showing in the earlier Adeptus Mechanicus…
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Google is working on a new AI chip designed to make Gemini more efficient
Alphabet is reportedly developing a new in-house server chip, internally named “Frozen v2,” intended to make its Gemini AI models run more efficiently. The chip, expected to launch in 2028, forms part of a wider industry push by AI firms to design their own hardware, both to boost efficiency and to reduce reliance on Nvidia,…
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SpaceX in your index fund, explained
When SpaceX joined the Nasdaq-100 index on 7 July 2026, following a rule change it had itself requested allowing large newly public firms to join after just 15 days of trading, index funds tracking the benchmark were forced to buy its shares. This raised questions about whether a single, highly valued and reportedly overpriced company…
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Samsung confirms rewards and pricing for new Galaxy Card
Samsung has confirmed pricing and reward details for its new Galaxy Card, a credit card launching on 22 July alongside the company’s Unpacked event. Rather than showcasing new hardware, the card is designed to reward customers for spending directly with Samsung, and its launch timing means Unpacked’s product announcements should give cardholders immediate opportunities to…
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The FDA Says It Didn’t Apologize to Supplier Linked to Diarrhea Outbreak, Actually
The US Food and Drug Administration and lettuce supplier Taylor Farms are publicly disagreeing over whether the agency apologised to the company amid an ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection causing severe diarrhoea. Taylor Farms issued a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sourced from Central Mexico on 17 July, and days later claimed on…
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AI’s most important protocol is getting a little bit easier to use
The Model Context Protocol (MCP), a widely used standard that lets AI models securely connect to external data sources and tools, is set to receive a significant technical update. The change, due next week, alters how the protocol manages session IDs, the tokens servers use to track ongoing conversations, making it easier for MCP servers…
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Green Goblin Joins Marvel Tokon’s Stacked Open Beta on PS5, PC
Green Goblin has been added as a surprise 17th playable character to the open beta of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, the upcoming fighting game from developer Arc System Works. The addition, revealed via a short social media video, expands the beta’s roster and adds another marquee villain to a test that was already considered generous…
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The Space Force is now seeking to buy up to $30 billion in rocket launches
The US Space Force has tripled the maximum value of the Lane 1 portion of its National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 contract, from $5.6 billion to $17 billion, reflecting a sharp rise in expected demand for military satellite launches. Combined with the Lane 2 contract, the programme’s overall ceiling now exceeds $30 billion,…