Chinas Green-Tech Exports Surge 37-68% in First Half of 2026, Driven by Global Clean-Energy Demand
China’s exports of green‑technology products grew sharply in the first half of 2026, according to customs officials. Lithium‑ion battery shipments rose 37.6 %, wind turbine exports inc...
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Linus Torvalds Clarifies Linuxs Stance on AI, Emphasizes Tool Use and Contributor Autonomy
When the creator of the Linux kernel takes a moment to weigh in on artificial‑intelligence, the entire open‑source world listens. In a recent kernel mailing‑list archive post, Linus To...
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Helsing Secures $1.8 B Series E Funding and Opens First U.S. Factory in West Virginia
Helsing SE, a Munich‑based defense technology company, announced on July 14 that it has raised $1.8 billion in a Series E funding round that values the firm at $18 billion. The same day th...
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European Investment Bank Launches 80 bn ETCI 2.0 to Fund Next-Generation Tech Scale-Ups
On 14 July 2026, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group announced the launch of the second phase of the European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI 2.0). The initiative is designed to mobilis...
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Utah Valley University Launches First Utah AI Gateway Unifying ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini for Staff
On July 1, Utah Valley University (UV U) opened a single, secure portal that lets every employee tap into the most advanced generative‑AI models—OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Anthropic’s Claude,...
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Evidenced Closes $24 Million Health-Tech Fund Focused on Policy-Driven Opportunities
On July 14, 2026, venture firm Evidenced announced the closing of its inaugural fund at $24 million, a modest sum that belies a distinctive strategy: treating regulation as a source of marke...
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NSF Grants Connecticut $15 Million to Accelerate Quantum Technology Development
On July 14 2026 the U.S. National Science Foundation announced a $15 million, two‑year grant for the state of Connecticut, earmarking the Quantum Technologies Engine—QuantumCT—as a fla...
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MIT JARVIS Challenge Shows AI Can Speed Design of Small Jet Engines, but Human Judgment Remains Key
In a whirlwind four‑week sprint held at MIT this spring, undergraduate teams raced to design, build, and test a single‑spool gas‑turbine engine that could produce 50–100 pounds of th...
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Flex Secures $70 Million Series B1, Valued at $1.2 Billion, to Expand AI-Powered Fintech Platform Globally
In a move that could reshape how mid‑market firms manage money, San Francisco fintech Flex closed a $70 million Series B1 round that lifts its valuation to $1.2 billion.The round, announce...
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Florida Launches Ambition Accelerated to Scale Startups in FinTech, HealthTech, Defense, and Resilience
Florida Council of 100 and partners have opened applications for the 2026 cohorts of Ambition Accelerated, a statewide accelerator designed to propel startups across the Sunshine State. The ...
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Rochester Named National Laser Innovation Hub Under NSF STELLAR Engine
When a beam of light becomes the cornerstone of a nation’s technological future, the world watches.In a move that signals a new chapter for photonics in the United States, the University o...
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Chamath Palihapitiya Warns AI Token Spending Could Hit Corporate Earnings
When venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya warned that corporate earnings could be blindsided by hidden AI token costs, the message was clear: the invisible expense is growing.On Tuesday, ...
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New York Imposes One-Year Moratorium on Large Data Centers Amid AI-Driven Power Concerns
On Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order that temporarily bars the construction of any new data center that would draw 50 megawatts (MW) or more from the grid. The move ma...
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Illinois GOP Candidate Criticizes Flock Safetys License-Plate Reader Amid State-Level Privacy Concerns
On July 9, Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey took to Facebook to brand Flock Safety’s automated license‑plate reader (ALPR) system a "mass surveillance network." ...
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South Korea Launches Deep Tech Startup Academy 5D Program to Accelerate Commercialization and Investment
South Korea has just unveiled a bold new engine for deep‑tech innovation. The Korean Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups Agency (KOSME) and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups announce...
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Alameda Startup Anthro Energy Unveils Phase-Change Electrolyte Promising Safer, Higher-Energy Batteries
Anthro Energy, a battery‑technology startup based in Alameda, California, has introduced a new electrolyte—Anthro Proteus—that could replace the flammable liquids used in today’s lit...
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White House to Convene Utilities and AI Giants in New Ratepayer Protection Initiative
The White House announced plans to host a meeting that will bring together electric utilities, data‑center developers and state governors to expand voluntary commitments that keep househol...
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Philadelphia Construction AI Startup Guthrie AI Raises $4 Million Seed Round to Expand Bid-Assistant Platform
A new wave of construction‑tech firms is proving that niche expertise can win venture capital, and Philadelphia‑based Guthrie AI has just joined the ranks. On July 13 2026 the startup cl...
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Barcelona Agri-Tech Startup Agrikola AI Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Advance Autonomous Farming Robots
On July 13, 2026, a small team in Barcelona’s burgeoning agri‑tech scene secured a pre‑seed round that could change how crops are protected. Agrikola AI, the company founded by Ricard ...
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Dayton Startup Ravee Optics Secures $6 Million Seed Round to Accelerate Laser-Based Satellite Data Links
In a quiet corner of Dayton, a startup is turning the tide on satellite data congestion. On 13 July 2026, Ravee Optics announced that it had closed an oversubscribed seed round of $6 million...
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New York City Launches Public Interest Technology Crews to Speed Digital Services and Enforce Subscription-Cancellation Law
On July 13 2026, New York City announced a sweeping initiative that promises to turn the city’s sprawling bureaucracy into a digital playground. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Chief Technology O...
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General Fusion Becomes First Pure-Play Fusion Company to Go Public via SPAC Deal
On July 13, 2026, Richmond, British Columbia‑based General Fusion Inc. completed a business combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III, a special‑purpose acquisition company th...
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Mozilla VP Linda Griffin Reflects on Six Decades of Internet Change Ahead of Computer Weekly's 60th Anniversary
On September 22, 2026, Computer Weekly celebrated its 60th anniversary. To mark the milestone, the magazine invited experts, parliamentarians, IT leaders and suppliers to describe how techno...
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