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ChatGPT now taps Apple Health and medical records across regular chats
SQL Server 2022 CU26 adds 12 fixes, listener IP removal support, and more detailed AG diagnostics
Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias abandon their planned European crypto merger
Minnesota’s anti-deepfake law can take effect while xAI challenge continues
Artificial Intelligence
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Altman’s latest ChatGPT pitch for parents runs into a familiar objection
OpenAI’s CEO suggested using ChatGPT Work to turn family calendars and kids’ interests into a morning podcast, drawing criticism that the idea replaces ordinary parent-child conversation.
India’s app economy is shifting from downloads to subscriptions
India is still a download giant, but user spending is rising fast as payments get easier and more people pay for AI, streaming, and productivity apps.
Google removes AI image feature from Earth after backlash over misuse risks
Google pulled a newly launched Earth feature that let users place AI-generated images on maps, after critics said it could be used to create misleading visual evidence.
Crypto
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IBM sees quantum computing turning into a revenue business by 2028
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna says quantum computing is moving from research toward commercial use, with the company expecting it to add meaningfully to revenue and profit before the end of the decade.
Why Bitcoin’s next rally may depend on regulation, rates and options markets
STS Digital CEO Maxime Seiler says crypto is being held back by three forces: institutional options selling, capital moving toward AI and slow progress on U.S. regulation. He argues the next major rally will need clearer rules and a friendlier macro backdrop.
Treasury Targets Iran’s Crypto-Paid Shipping Insurance Network in the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. says two Iranian maritime firms used bitcoin and other digital assets in a sanctions-evasion scheme that forced ships to buy coverage to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
SQL Server
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SQL Server 2025 CU7 adds 10 fixes, including JSON, UCS, and SSIS updates
Microsoft has published Cumulative Update 7 for SQL Server 2025 (KB5096981, build 17.0.4065.4). The release includes 10 fixes across the Database Engine, Integration Services, and Universal Communication Stack, plus two documented known issues to be aware of.
SQL Server 2016 reaches extended support end
Microsoft’s SQL Server 2016 lifecycle has reached extended support end, marking the end of its extended support period on the official date listed by Microsoft.
SQL Server 2016 reached extended support end on July 14, 2026
Microsoft’s SQL Server 2016 lifecycle page shows that the product reached extended support end on July 14, 2026. This is a key lifecycle milestone for teams still tracking SQL Server 2016 deployments and planning their support posture.
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Why AI leaders are starting to talk about slowing down
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is now urging the AI industry to pace itself, and other major players are signaling support for the idea after a recent model security incident renewed questions about safety and responsibility.
Snapchat tightens Spotlight rules to favor videos made by people
Snapchat will stop boosting fully AI-generated Spotlight videos, but creators can still use its AI editing tools. The change reflects a broader push by platforms to separate original human content from low-quality synthetic posts.
How a Dubai Crypto Exchange Became a Key Channel in Iran’s Sanctions-Evasion Network
Reuters says an unlicensed Dubai exchange called Shelbit sits at the center of a sprawling scheme that moved billions through crypto markets, linking illegal gambling, Iranian state-linked entities and major exchanges.
ECB Says Its Digital Euro App Will Aim Beyond EU Accessibility Baselines
The European Central Bank says the digital euro app is being designed to exceed EU accessibility requirements, putting usability for people with disabilities at the center of the project.
World Cup trading volume shows how prediction markets scale around major events
The 2026 FIFA World Cup became the biggest prediction market event yet, with Chainalysis estimating $20 billion in volume across nearly 400,000 wallets. The figures highlight how large event-driven markets can pull in trading far beyond politics.
FTX creditors start receiving another large payout as bankruptcy case moves forward
Users of the collapsed crypto exchange are reporting that funds are being released in a new $900 million distribution round, a sign that the long-running bankruptcy process is still delivering recoveries.
Bitcoin options traders rotate into downside protection as August starts
Bitcoin’s options market is shifting toward caution: the $60,000 put has overtaken the recent $70,000 and $72,000 call crowding, while seasonal patterns also point to a weaker August.
Tether’s Treasury-heavy reserve mix powers another profitable quarter
Tether said its Q2 profit reached $1.5 billion, with U.S. Treasury holdings playing a central role. The quarter also included a $900 million distribution round for former FTX users.
Bybit lets borrowers pledge tokenized Nvidia, Apple and Tesla shares as collateral
Bybit has added tokenized versions of Nvidia, Apple and Tesla stock to its collateral options, giving borrowers another way to back loans with assets tied to major U.S. companies.