Google’s diving into the no-code AI wave with Opal, a new tool that lets anyone build mini web apps just by typing what they want. Now testing in the U.S. via Google Labs, Opal turns your text prompts into working apps and even shows you a visual workflow you can tweak. It’s Google’s answer to tools like Cursor and Canva, aiming to make app-building accessible—even if you don’t code.
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Tesla just confirmed that its long-rumored cheap EV is real—and yes, production actually started in June. But don’t get too excited just yet. Full-scale rollout won’t happen until late 2025. The company’s focusing on pushing out pricier models first, before the $7,500 EV tax credit ends in September. Elon Musk hinted it’s not a totally new car, but a stripped-down Model Y. If true, it could shake up the EV market—assuming it doesn’t eat into Tesla’s own sales. After years of promises, the pressure’s on to finally deliver an affordable Tesla that actually reaches the masses.
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Intel just confirmed it’ll trim its workforce down to 75,000 by end of 2025—a steep drop from nearly 109,000 last year. As part of its restructuring to cut costs, the chip giant is also cancelling big construction plans in Germany and Poland, while slowing expansion in the U.S. and shifting focus to existing sites in Vietnam and Malaysia. New CEO Lip-Bu Tan seems serious about rebooting Intel’s finances, even if it means tough choices. After years of sliding performance, this aggressive downsizing may be painful—but it might be the reset Intel needs.
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Starlink just faced one of its worst hiccups of 2025—a global outage that knocked out internet access for users, including Ukrainian military forces. The downtime lasted about 2.5 hours, caused by internal software service failures, according to Starlink’s engineering VP. Connectivity dropped to just 16% worldwide, with Ukraine’s frontline hit especially hard. Now that service is mostly back, it does make you wonder—can Starlink really handle the pressure as it rolls out new features like T-Mobile’s T-Satellite messaging? Outages this big are rare, but this one shows just how critical—and fragile—our reliance on satellite internet has become in both war zones and daily life.
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The iOS 26 public beta is here, and it’s Apple’s biggest iPhone software update in a decade. The centerpiece is “Liquid Glass,” a vibrant, animated redesign that rethinks the entire UI. iOS 26 also introduces smarter Messages, a revamped Phone app with call screening, redesigned Camera and Photos apps, Live Translation, and a new Apple Games app. Apple Intelligence adds real-time translation, visual search from screenshots, and deeper ChatGPT integration. CarPlay gets widgets and multitasking boosts, while Music adds AutoMix transitions. The update is bold, playful—and not without controversy. Apple’s aiming to set the tone for iOS’s next decade.
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Mumbai-based startup Enlite has raised ₹46 crore in Series A funding led by Avaana Capital to take its AI-powered building automation systems global. Founded in 2017, Enlite makes plug-and-play solutions combining hardware, cloud, and edge AI—no rewiring needed. After bootstrapping for 7 years, the company now plans to expand into the Middle East and Southeast Asia while growing its presence across Indian sectors like hospitality, pharma, and real estate. Already deployed across 25 million sq. ft., Enlite’s tech aims to replace outdated, fragmented systems with smart, efficient automation. The team is also piloting an LLM directly on its hardware.
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Kerala-based semiconductor startup Netrasemi has secured ₹107 crore in Series A funding led by Zoho and Unicorn India Ventures. The funds will help ramp up R&D and manufacturing and launch four AI-powered SoC chips built for edge devices like CCTV cameras, robotics, and smart infrastructure. Netrasemi, started in 2020, targets energy-efficient chips that run AI directly on devices—no cloud needed. Zoho is backing the vision with a rural R&D center in Kerala. With plans to double its team and enter edge server markets, Netrasemi is emerging as a key player in India’s deep-tech and semiconductor growth story.
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Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is shaping iOS 27 specifically to support its much-anticipated foldable iPhone. Unlike previous iOS versions, iOS 27 will include features tailored for a foldable screen, hinting that Apple’s first foldable could finally launch alongside the iPhone 18. With foldables booming in China, Apple may be eyeing the region more seriously—especially as rivals like Huawei and Xiaomi dominate the space. At an expected $2,000+ price point, Apple’s foldable will need a unique software experience, and iOS 27 might just be the start of that transformation.
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Apple just introduced AppleCare One, a new $19.99/month subscription that lets users cover up to three Apple devices with the same perks as AppleCare Plus—including accidental damage, battery coverage, and 24/7 support. You can include extra devices for $5.99 per month each—even if they’re as old as four years, as long as they’re still in good shape. Theft and Loss protection is included for iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches. Honestly, this feels like a smart move for Apple fans juggling multiple devices. With Apple’s services revenue hitting record highs, AppleCare One is clearly part of a bigger push to lock users into the ecosystem.
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YouTube just pulled off a solid quarter, earning $9.8B in ad revenue—proof that it’s still the go-to spot for video ads, especially on TV screens. Honestly, it’s wild how YouTube now takes the biggest share of TV viewership, beating traditional channels. Meanwhile, Netflix and others are trying to play catch-up, but YouTube’s head start gives it an edge. Even with all the noise in the streaming space, YouTube feels like the one platform that’s figured out ads without annoying people too much. Alphabet overall did well too, hitting $96.4B in revenue. Streaming wars? YouTube’s clearly still leading.
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