AI News: 27 July 2025 - 7 August 2025

Inside the $500‑Billion AI‑Chip Gold Rush: How Blackwell, Gaudi, Trainium & Friends Are Re‑Wiring the World in 2025

Inside the $500‑Billion AI‑Chip Gold Rush: How Blackwell, Gaudi, Trainium & Friends Are Re‑Wiring the World in 2025

1. Executive snapshot 2. What exactly is an AI accelerator? Category Typical role Leading examples (2025) GPU (general‑purpose but massively parallel) Training & inference NVIDIA B200, AMD MI350, Intel Falcon Shores ASIC (custom fixed‑function) Cloud training/inference Google TPU v5p, AWS Trainium2, Microsoft Maia 100 NPU / XPU
August 7, 2025
AI Stocks Soar Amid Blockbuster Earnings, Massive Chip Deal, and Global Tech Alliances

AI Stocks Soar Amid Blockbuster Earnings, Massive Chip Deal, and Global Tech Alliances

Key Developments in AI Stock News (July 27–28, 2025) Market Outlook: AI Front and Center With AI the “future of technology” driving corporate fortunes reuters.com, markets worldwide remain laser-focused on the sector. Global investors are bracing for an “action-packed week” ahead reuters.com:
July 28, 2025
Bitcoin Near $120K, Altcoins Soar as New Crypto Law Sparks Market Frenzy – July 27–28, 2025 Crypto Roundup

Bitcoin Near $120K, Altcoins Soar as New Crypto Law Sparks Market Frenzy – July 27–28, 2025 Crypto Roundup

The GENIUS Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump, marking the first major federal crypto legislation in the United States. The GENIUS Act requires 1:1 backing with dollars or Treasuries for stablecoins and bans interest on regulated stablecoins, with federal
July 28, 2025

Technology News

  • Illinois Launches Digital Driver's Licenses in Apple Wallet; Android Coming Soon
    November 19, 2025, 6:06 AM EST. Illinois residents can store driver's licenses and IDs on their smartphones starting Wednesday, via Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch, with Android wallets to follow. Users will go through a verification flow-taking a photo of the physical ID, a selfie and scanning head movements-after which the state issues digital IDs. The digital IDs can be scanned by TSA agents and other entities, including more than 250 locations nationwide, but residents must still carry physical IDs and law enforcement isn't required to accept the mobile version. Privacy is emphasized: venues may see only the information necessary for verification. Twelve other states and Puerto Rico have similar programs.
  • DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Drops to $524 Ahead of Black Friday: Save $275 on a Pocket-Sized Vlogging Powerhouse
    November 19, 2025, 6:04 AM EST. The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is on sale for $524 (was $799), a $275 savings ahead of Black Friday. Boasting a 1-inch CMOS sensor, 4K/120fps capture, and a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, it delivers impressive low-light performance and rock-solid stabilization for YouTube and creators on the go. The Creator Combo adds a mic, tripod, and carrying case for even more value. With D-Log M/10-bit color support and a compact form factor, this pocket camera is ideal for travel vlogging and quick edits. Prices can change, so act now to secure a premium pocket camera before the rush.
  • Lumia 2 Smart Earrings Track Brain Blood Flow with Infrared Sensor
    November 19, 2025, 6:02 AM EST. Meet Lumia 2, a pair of smart earrings from Boston-based Lumia that doubles as a health tracker. After six years of development, this wearable uses an infrared sensor behind the left ear to measure arterial blood flow in a shallow ear artery-the closest point to the brain. Unlike wrist wearables that rely on green light, Lumia 2 targets head blood flow to explain lightheadedness or energy fluctuations as you stand up, eat, drink, or sleep. The data aims for clinical-grade data at home, potentially helping chronic conditions, while still offering standard metrics like heart rate, sleep, daily readiness, and body temperature. Styled in platinum or titanium, the earrings come in multiple designs and finishes.
  • Planet Labs and Quantum Systems link satellites with drones in MOSAIC UXS
    November 19, 2025, 5:56 AM EST. Planet Labs and Quantum Systems unveiled a collaboration to fuse satellite imagery with uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) data inside Quantum Systems' MOSAIC UXS mission software. The integration combines Planet's broad-area monitoring and very-high-resolution satellite tasking with Quantum's reconnaissance drones and its mission-management suite to enable a coordinated tip-and-cue workflow: satellite-detected changes trigger targeted drone inspections. Planet's analytics will provide automated alerts for new activity or anomalies over large regions, and when fed into MOSAIC UXS these alerts prompt drone tasking for follow-on observations using onboard multisensor payloads. The pairing aims to speed mission planning, shorten assessment cycles, and boost operator awareness, delivering synchronized, multi-domain intelligence that spans space-based collection and tactical drone operations for defense users.
  • Joe Rogan Reigns as Apple's No. 1 Podcast of 2025, Overtaking The Daily
    November 19, 2025, 5:54 AM EST. Apple unveiled its 2025 podcast rankings, naming The Joe Rogan Experience the No. 1 podcast worldwide, ahead of The Daily from the New York Times. The list, based on listenership across platforms, highlights Rogan's continued prominence even after his Spotify exclusivity ended; his episode with Elon Musk ranked among the year's top listens. The breakdown shows a mix of SiriusXM powerhouses and big-name programs, with Taylor Swift-content boosting New Heights into the Top 3. New shows like Good Hang with Amy Poehler and Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce led the year's top debuts.