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Last updated: July 28, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Social Media and Payments

Elon Musk's X Money has finally launched in the US for Premium and Premium+ subscribers, after initial plans for a launch last year were delayed. The service aims to integrate financial transactions directly into the social media platform.

Emerging Technologies and Regulation

The US foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters as part of a national security initiative to bolster domestic production of critical technologies. Meanwhile, a petition signed by a thousand employees from prominent AI companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta, has urged the US government to implement regulations for artificial intelligence development.

Smart Home and Mobile Devices

Apple is planning to release a new Home Hub smart speaker with a display as early as October, featuring enhanced Siri AI capabilities. In contrast, a new leak suggests that the upcoming Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro may be cheaper than their predecessors, despite earlier confirmations of price hikes across the Pixel lineup.

Automotive and Legal News

A former Tesla manager has accused the company of overextending safety operators for its Full Self-Driving cars, describing them as "rolling hazards." Separately, eBay and former executives have settled a cyberstalking case brought by a journalist couple, agreeing to provide compensation following a campaign to silence criticism.

Gaming Industry

Double Fine has laid off approximately one-third of its employees, impacting the game development studio's workforce.