Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, hit a record high of $116,906.22 on Friday, rising around 6% in 24 hours, as per Business Today. At the current exchange rate of ₹85.85/dollar, one Bitcoin is now worth ₹1,00,36,400. Notably, in 2009, one Bitcoin was valued at $0.04865 (then ₹2.25). This means ₹100 invested in 2009 would now be worth nearly ₹44 crore.

Dubai's WOOHOO restaurant, opening near the Burj Khalifa in September, will blend AI with fine dining. Chef Aiman, an advanced AI model, designs recipes by analysing flavours and reusing kitchen scraps to reduce waste. Human chefs, led by Reif Othman, refine the dishes. The concept aims to promote global sustainability without replacing traditional culinary skills.

On July 11, 2025, DRDO and the Indian Air Force successfully flight-tested the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) with an indigenous RF seeker from a Su-30 MKI off Odisha's coast. Two missiles were launched against high-speed unmanned aerial targets under varying conditions, and both achieved pinpoint accuracy, showcasing Astra's advanced targeting capabilities.

Beijing hosted the first fully AI-powered robot football match, where humanoid teams competed, stumbling often. The AI-driven tournament was aimed at testing bipedal machine limits. Tsinghua University won 5-3. Developers view sports as vital tests for human-robot interaction, citing impressive year-on-year advancements despite current technical limits.

Indian brands are cutting customer acquisition costs by up to 30% using AI-powered systems that analyse millions of data points. These systems automatically optimise ad targeting, audience selection, bidding strategies, and creative performance in real time, eliminating guesswork and reducing wasted spend.

Top Indian D2C and marketplace brands are cutting customer acquisition costs (CAC) by up to 30% using AI-driven decision systems. By eliminating guesswork in targeting, bidding, and content personalisation, brands are getting more conversions from fewer ad spends. Data + AI = Growth efficiency.

China has demolished 300 dams and decommissioned 342 small hydropower plants on a key tributary of the upper Yangtze to protect fish and revive Asia's longest river. These removal efforts reconnected tributaries, ensuring water flow and spawning grounds for migratory fish, Xinhua reported. In 2020, China had imposed a 10-year fishing ban in conservation areas of the Yangtze River basin.

Top Indian brands now rely on machine learning to process millions of customer signals daily predicting preferences, fine-tuning ad spends, and personalizing offers in real time. This data-led agility helps reduce customer acquisition costs while driving stronger engagement and higher conversions across channels.

Elon Musk's xAI launched Grok 4 AI on July 9, 2025, aiming to challenge GPT-5 and Gemini. Touted for real-time web access via DeepSearch, multimodal abilities, human-like voice, and advanced code generation, Grok 4 emphasizes 'freedom of speech' in AI. Priced from $30/month, it marks xAI’s ambitious push in the evolving AI race.

Top Indian brands are slashing customer acquisition costs by 25-30% using AI-driven insights. By replacing manual campaign management with predictive modeling and automated audience targeting, they're moving beyond outdated marketing playbooks and building more efficient, scalable growth engines.

Social media has now turned into breeding ground for cybercrime across Himachal Pradesh, where nearly 61% of financial, fraud cases reported this year have originated from social media forums. State CID Cyber Crime unit has registered 3,317 complaints, covering hacking, fake accounts, online shopping fraud. Authorities urge prompt reporting via Cyber Crime Helpline (1930) to combat growing threat.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation declared Alstom Transport India Limited as the lowest bidder for the 10-year train maintenance contract of the Delhi Metro Rail Project. The lowest amount they were finalised at was ₹422.1 crore. The contract focuses on the ten-year comprehensive annual maintenance of Bombardier-made metro trains, machines, and plants, and the housekeeping of trains and Badli Depot.

Google has announced new AI-powered video creation tools inside Gemini and Flow. It can turn one's simple static photos into short videos, too, with sound. The new capabilities are now available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in select countries. The new features allow users to turn photos into an eight-second video with a single prompt.

Indian brands are leaving manual media buying behind, using AI to automate campaign optimization. These systems learn customer behaviour faster than human teams, refining targeting, improving ROI, and cutting wasted ad spend. Smart automation has become the key growth driver in today's competitive market.

To make public transport inclusive and increase convenience of visually impaired passengers, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is all set to launch ‘On Board’ on July 12 in the city. This assistive technology is being implemented with CSR support. With this device, users can locate bus route numbers and door positions using audio cues from a bus-mounted speaker.

Australia-based telecommunication giant Telstra is reportedly planning to lay off 550 more employees as a part of its ongoing restructuring efforts. The Telstra layoffs will affect different divisions which are yet to be specified by the company. Last year, the layoffs at Telstra affected 2,800 employees, cutting 10% workforce.

Sophos Ltd announced the launch of its new Authorized Training Center (ATC) in collaboration with Satcom Infotech Pvt Ltd. Based in Mumbai, the center demonstrates Sophos Ltd continued investment in enhancing partner and customer capabilities across India through hands-on cybersecurity training. The Sophos ATC program is a global initiative that empowers select partners, distributors.

China’s breakthrough 100-wavelength optical AI chip signals its lead in next-gen computing. Unlike silicon chips, it uses light for ultra-fast, efficient processing. India risks falling behind if it ignores photonics. A national mission, industry-academia labs, and global partnerships could help India harness its hidden strengths and join the optical chip race.

After cutting over 15,000 jobs this year, Microsoft is urging its remaining workforce to sharpen their AI capabilities, said a report. Julia Liuson, head of Microsoft's Developer Division, reportedly informed managers that AI usage will become a key factor in evaluating employee performance. Regardless of role or seniority, every employee is now reportedly expected to integrate AI into daily work.

In Maharashtra, Package P1A-UGC(R) of Pune Metro's Purple Line extension from Swargate to Katraj receives bids from 6 firms. The Package P1A-UGC (R) of this line (5.464 km) is a part of the Pune Metro Phase 1 Extension project (Phase 1A) and will consist of twin tunnels and 5 underground metro stations- Market Yard (Gultekdi), Bibwewadi, Padmawati, Balaji Nagar, Katraj.

The Noida administration are set to launch a fleet of 500 electric buses that will operate across Noida, Greater Noida, and the Yamuna Expressway region. The initiative aims to increase bus frequency while reducing pollution in the National Capital Region. According to officials, the project is estimated to cost ₹675 crore and has a fixed completion timeline of 250 days.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai congratulated billionaire Elon Musk on the launch of Grok 4, the latest iteration of xAI’s artificial intelligence platform. Pichai took to X and called the move "impressive progress", while Musk replied and thanked him. Grok 4 is a multimodal generative AI that processes both text and images, and features a British-accented voice assistant named Eve.

The Centre believes Apple has alternatives to tackle issues related to return of hundreds of tech professionals to China from Foxconn's iPhone plant in India, Moneycontrol reported. The professionals looked after assembly lines and trained people to handle tools and machines for iPhone production. Their return has prompted speculation that it may hamper production of the upcoming iPhone 17 series.

Apple has commenced the display production of its first foldable iPhone, which will feature a 7.58-inch screen with "unique" 14.1:10 aspect ratio, reports stated. Samsung Display will be manufacturing the OLED panels for the upcoming foldable iPhone range, which is set to launch in 2026. Apple will use a new “metallic glass” or liquid metal hinge mechanism for the phone.

Research by Harvard Business School studied the impact of generative AI on the work of middle managers. The study doesn’t suggest companies will eliminate middle managers altogether, but it does believe AI will allow firms to reduce the number of people in these roles. The technology will reduce the time middle managers spend coordinating and supervising workers.