All of Canoo’s employees are reportedly on a ‘mandatory unpaid break’

The Trump Organization has announced plans to launch a $499 "Made in America" T1 phone later this year, with production claims in Alabama, California, and Florida. However, skepticism surrounds its feasibility, with speculation that it may be a white-label device produced by a Chinese manufacturer, as similar U.S.-sourced devices have significantly higher price points. Need More Context? 🔎

Earlier this year, the iconic 12-foot Twitter sign was auctioned for $34,000 and subsequently blown up in the Nevada desert by Ditchit, a startup aiming to rival platforms like Facebook Marketplace. The stunt, framed as a bold marketing move, involved extensive logistics, with fragments of the sign now set for sale on their app, with proceeds benefiting a nonprofit supporting startups. Need More Context? 🔎

Starting today, The Atlantic launches a new games hub featuring offerings like Bracket City, Caleb’s Inferno Crossword Puzzle, and new games Stacks and Fluxis, accessible on its website and app. While some games require a subscription for full access, Bracket City remains free, and plans for more innovative games are underway. Need More Context? 🔎

Google has launched its Safety Charter in India to enhance AI-driven initiatives for fraud detection and to address the escalating digital fraud crisis, particularly with a reported 85% increase in scams linked to the UPI payment system. As the company’s largest market outside the U.S., this initiative aims to bolster security measures in response to the rapid rise in fraudulent activities. Need More Context? 🔎

Amazon's Prime Day in 2025 will run for four days, from July 8th at 3 AM Eastern to July 11th, exclusively for Prime members. The event will feature significant discounts on Amazon devices and popular electronics, with new deals introduced daily, and a "Today’s Big Deals" feature to highlight top offers across categories. Need More Context? 🔎

Google Cloud's recent outage was caused by a flawed code update in its Service Control system, which lacked error handling and feature flag protection, leading to a global crash loop. Although the incident was identified and recovery initiated quickly, it took nearly three hours to resolve in larger regions due to infrastructure overload, prompting Google to promise improvements in communication and monitoring for future incidents. Need More Context? 🔎