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This Week in Tech — AI Takeovers, Cyber Threats & India’s Digital Leap

Hey, welcome back to your quick tech catch-up — no fluff, just the stuff you want to know. Let’s dive in! 👇

1. OpenAI just bought Jony Ive’s secretive AI hardware startup for $6.4B.

Yep, $6.4 billion! That’s what OpenAI is reportedly spending to acquire io, Jony Ive’s AI hardware startup.

What’s cooking? A new device that might replace screens.

Yup — imagine no more phones or laptops, just seamless interaction with AI. This one’s worth watching. It could change how we experience tech entirely!

2. RIP Pocket — Mozilla is shutting it down.

Remember saving all those “I’ll read it later” articles? Yeah, Pocket was the MVP.

But it’s officially shutting down on July 8. Time to export your backlog or let it rest in peace like every other unread tab in your browser.

3. AI voice scams are getting too real.

Scammers are using AI to clone voices of your loved ones and call you for money or private info. “You gotta help me, Mom…” — except it’s not your kid. It's a deepfake. If your gut says “this feels off,” hang up and call back on a known number!

4. Starlink is coming to India.

Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture is ready to beam fast Wi-Fi across India — especially in areas where traditional broadband just doesn’t reach. Expect pricing updates soon, but the goal is clear: internet for everyone, everywhere.

5. X (Twitter) went down. Again.

A massive outage hit X across multiple countries. The cause? A data center issue, according to the company. For a platform that’s been rebranding, restructuring, and reshuffling... it’s another hit to reliability.

Just another reminder that even the biggest platforms are vulnerable to infrastructure glitches.

TestGrid makes sure you're ready for moments like this. 🚀

6. Bitcoin just hit a new all-time high.

While traditional markets wobble, Bitcoin just said, “hold my beer.” This surge reflects rising interest from institutions and investors — and maybe a little FOMO too.

7. Trump’s tariff threat could make your iPhone a luxury item.

President Trump is threatening a 25% tariff on Apple unless it brings iPhone manufacturing to the U.S.

What that means:

• iPhones could get way more expensive for American buyers
• Apple’s global supply chain might have to shift

A tech-political standoff worth keeping tabs on.

8. India’s building a Super App for EV users.

The Indian government is working on a “Super App” for electric vehicle users. Think:

• Real-time charging station availability
• Payments
• Live updates — all in one place.

It’s a big step forward in making EV adoption smoother and smarter.

9. Amazon is adding AI voices to product reviews.

You heard that right. Amazon is testing short audio summaries of products — generated entirely by AI.

It’s like listening to a 10-second pitch while you shop. A small feature with big implications for how we experience e-commerce.

Quickfire Round 🔥

• Apple might launch AI smart glasses by 2026.
• Google is under DOJ investigation over its Character.AI deal.
• FAA has cleared SpaceX’s Starship for its next flight, expanding debris hazard zones.
• Claude 4, Anthropic’s latest AI model, focuses on advanced coding capabilities rather than just chatbots.
• Signal added a new privacy feature to block Microsoft’s Recall AI.

Alright — that’s your quick catch-up!

AI is changing everything — how we talk, shop, work — while cyber threats and regulations keep the pressure on. India’s doubling down on digital infrastructure, and big players are sprinting ahead. Some are careful, some not so much.

If you’re juggling tech that needs to work perfectly every time, or just want fewer surprises when stuff hits real users, TestGrid is here to help.

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Till next time, keep your tech sharp and your coffee stronger. ☕