July 23, 2025 • By William Earl

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July 23, 2025 • By Ayomide Sadiq

Here is a concise summary of the news article: Google is set to release its third-gen foldable phone, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, on August 20th. Leaked renders show that the device will come in two new color options: Moonstone (blue-grey) and Jade (pale green with gold accents). The design remains largely the same as its predecessor, but with a slightly larger cover screen and a bigger battery, which will be the largest in any foldable phone sold in North America. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to have some spec upgrades, but overall, it will not be drastically different from the previous model.

July 23, 2025 • By Lydia Spencer-Elliott

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July 23, 2025 • By Aman Kidwai

Here is a concise summary of the news article: The latest technology, including automation, machine learning, and generative AI, is transforming the workforce, particularly in blue-collar industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and field services. Companies like Samsara and Salesforce are using AI-powered tools to improve efficiency, safety, and retention among frontline workers. These tools help workers prepare for tasks, share knowledge, and complete jobs more quickly, resulting in significant time savings and cost reductions. For example, Samsara's technology has helped a shipping and logistics company reduce accident costs by 49% and job turnover by half. Additionally, companies like ABM and WorkJam are using AI to improve retention, onboarding, and training for frontline workers, which can lead to better customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Overall, the adoption of emerging technology in blue-collar industries is accelerating, driven by the decreasing cost of sensors and cameras, improved wireless networks, and cloud data storage paired with machine learning and generative AI.

July 23, 2025 • By Editor

Samsung has launched the Galaxy M36 5G in Nepal, offering a balance of performance and value. The phone features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 50MP OIS triple camera system, and Exynos 1380 processor. It also has a 5000mAh battery, 25W fast charging, and comes with 6 years of security updates and up to 6 generations of Android upgrades. The Galaxy M36 5G is available in two colors and two memory configurations, starting August 8th.

July 23, 2025 • By Anita Little for Shopify

Here is a concise summary of the news article: In the era of online shopping, brick-and-mortar retail remains a vital force, with merchants generating 81% of their total sales in-person in 2024. Brands like Dossier, a fragrance company, and The Archive, a bookstore, are successfully blending virtual and tactile experiences. Dossier, which started online, is now opening physical stores in NYC, using Shopify Point of Sale (POS) to integrate online and offline channels. The Archive, which launched as a brick-and-mortar store, uses Shopify POS to manage inventory and plans to expand to ecommerce. Other brands, like Eastside Golf, are using pop-up shops to test the waters before diving into physical retail. Shopify POS is helping merchants bridge the digital-physical divide, with a 23% year-over-year jump in offline sales in 2025. The next chapter of commerce is hybrid, human, and powered by systems that let merchants focus on what they do best.

July 23, 2025 • By David Austin

Here is a concise summary of the news article: Venture capital fundraising in Southeast Asia has dropped 79% between 2022 and 2024. Despite DeepSeek making AI more accessible, investors like Granite Asia's Jixun Foo are adopting a wait-and-see attitude, waiting for the right combination of talent and market adoption before investing in the region's tech companies.

July 23, 2025 • By Reinette LeJeune

Govee is offering its Outdoor Garden Lights 2-Pack for $149.99, a $50 discount from the original price. This deal beats the brand's website price by $10 and is the second-best price tracked. The lights feature Matter support, compatibility with Alexa and Google Assistant, and an IP66 waterproof rating. They can be adjusted between 30-90 cm and offer full-spectrum white lighting, 64 preset scene modes, and 16 million DIY color combinations. Other Govee deals are available, including the Strip Light with Skyline Kit starting at $85.

July 23, 2025 • By Kai-Qi Yek, Evie Hodgson, Ching-Seng Ang, Catherine S. Palmer, Ann E. Frazier, Hayley J. Newton, Diana Stojanovski

Here is a concise summary of the news article in 8173 tokens or less: Researchers have discovered a novel strategy used by the bacterial pathogen Legionella pneumophila to manipulate the host cell's phosphoproteome. The bacterium uses a type IVB secretion system to translocate over 300 effector proteins into host cells, hijacking cellular processes. One of these effectors, LpPIP, localizes to the mitochondrial outer membrane and interacts with protein phosphatase 1 (PP1) via an RVxF motif. LpPIP functions as a PP1-interacting protein, recruiting PP1 to mitochondria and modulating the host phosphoproteome through dephosphorylation of mitochondrial outer membrane proteins. This study reveals a new pathogen-mediated strategy to manipulate the host cell's phosphoproteome and highlights the importance of understanding the complex interactions between pathogens and host cells.

July 23, 2025 • By Johnny Dee

The New York Times' word game, NYT Connections, challenges players to find groups of four items that share a commonality. The game has different difficulty levels, and players can make up to four mistakes. The game is playable for free on the NYT Games site. A new puzzle appears daily, and players can use hints and answers to help solve the game. The current puzzle, game #774, has four theme answers, including a basketball-themed group with BACKBOARD, NET, POLE, and RIM, and a group of homophones of synonyms for "nab". Players can use process of elimination to solve the final group.

July 23, 2025 • By Kermit Pattison

A team of Harvard scientists has created artificial cell-like systems that simulate metabolism, reproduction, and evolution, bringing us closer to understanding how life began. The team mixed non-biochemical molecules with water and exposed them to light, causing the molecules to self-assemble into cell-like structures that trapped fluid and developed different chemical compositions. These structures eventually ejected more molecules, modeling a mechanism of loose heritable variation, the basis of Darwinian evolution. The experiment provides a model for how life might have begun around 4 billion years ago and demonstrates that lifelike behavior can be observed from simple chemicals when light energy is provided.

July 23, 2025 • By Khushi Maheshwari

The US stock market rose on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average increasing by 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively. This surge was driven by a trade deal between the US and Japan, announced on Tuesday, which imposed 15% tariffs on Japan. The Nasdaq Composite also rose, with shares of companies like Nvidia Corp and Boeing Co contributing to the rally. In contrast, shares of companies like McDonald's Corp and Apple Inc declined. The market's positive performance was accompanied by a decline in spot gold and Brent crude oil prices, while the Bloomberg Dollar Index and British pound remained relatively stable. Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $118,060.05.

July 23, 2025 • By EnerPure Inc.

EnerPure Inc., a waste-to-energy company, has appointed Gary Farrar, Susan Rohac, and Mogens L. Mathiesen as Advisory Board Members. They bring significant industry experience and expertise in UMO recycling, cleantech investing, and maritime decarbonization. The appointments will support EnerPure's commercialization and growth phase as it aims to deploy 21 recycling plants in 6 years, converting used motor oil into low-carbon marine fuel. The company's technology has been proven through a pilot plant and offers a scalable platform for environmental and commercial benefits.

July 23, 2025 • By Hannah Smith, Fershad Irani, Tom Jarrett

The Green Web Foundation has launched a redesigned version of its website, Branch, with a focus on sustainability and reducing carbon footprint. The new design incorporates a "grid-aware" concept, which adjusts the website's behavior based on the user's location and the carbon intensity of their local energy grid. The website uses an open-source toolkit and an API from Electricity Maps to determine the carbon intensity of the user's location and adjusts its design accordingly. The website has four distinct design states, ranging from a default state to a high-carbon state, which reduces energy demand by compressing images and videos, using system fonts, and emphasizing descriptive alt text. The redesign aims to raise awareness about sustainable digital design and inspire new ideas and experiments that balance user experience with the internet's physical impact.

July 23, 2025 • By Research and Markets

Here is a concise summary of the news article: The "Global Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) Market 2026-2036" report has been released, highlighting a transformative shift in the automotive industry. The SDV market is expected to grow from $470 billion in 2026 to $1.19 trillion by 2036, with a compound annual growth rate of 7%. This growth is driven by the convergence of technology trends such as 5G networks, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. China leads the global SDV market development, with manufacturers establishing competitive advantages through government support and technology investments. The report analyzes the market's expansion, driven by software development, hardware components, and integrated services, and provides insights into market drivers, technology evolution, and competitive dynamics. It also features detailed analysis of 71 leading companies and strategic recommendations for stakeholders navigating the SDV transformation.