Instagram now lets you swap out the music in your old posts

Startups • Aisha Malik

Instagram has introduced a "Replace Audio" tool, allowing users to change the music on published feed posts and carousels. Previously, users had to delete and re-upload content to update soundtracks. This new feature preserves existing likes, comments, and reach, giving creators more control over their content and trends. The update follows several controversial feature launches, marking a shift toward providing more practical, user-requested tools for the platform.

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Startups • Lucas Ropek

Apple is partnering with Klarna to launch "Apple Upgrade," a lease-to-own program starting next Tuesday. The initiative allows customers to pay for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches over 24 to 36 months. Users can keep, return, or upgrade their devices upon completion. This move aims to offset price increases driven by global memory chip shortages while replacing the existing iPhone Upgrade program to sustain hardware sales.

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Startups • Tim De Chant

A BloombergNEF report predicts that U.S. data centers will consume one-fifth of the nation's electricity by 2035, driven by a surge in AI compute. This rapid growth is straining electrical grids, particularly in the PJM and ERCOT regions, leading to higher prices and connection delays. Globally, AI-driven electricity demand is expected to reach 1,935 terawatt-hours by 2033, nearly equaling India's total annual energy consumption.

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Startups • Sean O'Kane

Tesla has expanded its robotaxi trials to Orlando and Tampa, following a previous launch in Miami. While the company previously announced fleets in Dallas and Houston, scaling has been slow compared to Elon Musk's ambitious projections. However, a proposed Department of Transportation rule removing brake pedal requirements for autonomous vehicles could accelerate the deployment of Tesla's two-seater Cybercabs, potentially aiding the company's efforts to establish a commercial service.

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Startups • Rebecca Bellan

Google DeepMind has launched Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber, focusing on efficiency, cost-reduction, and cybersecurity for AI agents. While these models optimize speed and coding, the highly anticipated Gemini Pro update remains delayed despite competitive releases from OpenAI and Anthropic. Google is currently testing Gemini 3.5 Pro with partners and has begun pre-training for Gemini 4 to maintain its market position.

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Startups • Aisha Malik

"Meta is introducing parental supervision tools to Threads, allowing guardians to monitor time spent, set daily limits, and manage privacy settings via the Family Center. These updates, responding to regulatory pressure and child safety concerns, include sleep mode adjustments and tagging controls. The features will launch in the U.S. next week and expand globally by year-end, ensuring teens under 16 cannot easily weaken built-in protections.".

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Startups • Rebecca Bellan

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. will investigate Chinese open-source AI models for intellectual property theft, threatening sanctions against offending companies. This move comes as Chinese models increasingly challenge American firms like OpenAI. While the administration aims to protect U.S. technology, industry leaders debate whether techniques like model distillation constitute theft or are simply standard research practices used globally to advance AI capabilities.

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Startups • Amanda Silberling

Light is launching the Light Flip, a minimalist flip phone designed to combat mindless scrolling. Priced at $299, the device targets Gen Z users seeking a tactile experience without the distractions of a smartphone. It features the Light Phone OS, 5G connectivity, and a 12-megapixel camera. Made of plastic in various colors, the Light Flip offers a more affordable alternative to the company's premium touch-screen models.

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Startups • Sarah Perez

Snap, TikTok, and YouTube have settled lawsuits alleging that social media platforms harm children and young adults. Meta remains the sole defendant in the current case, following previous courtroom defeats regarding child safety. These legal actions focus on addictive algorithms and mental health impacts. Such precedents may force tech companies to implement more robust parental controls and safety measures to prevent further litigation and protect young users.

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Startups • Zack Whittaker

"A cyberattack on AI music generator Suno in November 2025 compromised the personal data of over 55.3 million users, including contact details and partial payment information. The breach also leaked source code revealing that Suno scraped millions of songs from platforms like YouTube to train its AI, fueling ongoing copyright lawsuits from record labels. Suno has not yet notified affected users or publicly acknowledged the incident.".

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Startups • Lauren Forristal

Paramount, led by David Ellison, won a bidding war to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $111 billion, beating a lower offer from Netflix. The massive deal includes HBO, CNN, and various studios. Although the Department of Justice approved the merger in June, a coalition of twelve state attorneys general filed a lawsuit on July 13. Consequently, a federal judge has paused the transaction until August 3.

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Startups • Zack Whittaker

"Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has scrapped a controversial digital ID card scheme introduced by his predecessor, Keir Starmer. The government will redirect the projected £1.8 billion cost toward tax cuts to lower household electricity bills during the cost-of-living crisis. The plan faced significant public opposition, with nearly 3 million people signing a petition citing surveillance concerns, echoing a similar failed initiative from the 2000s.".

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Startups • Amanda Silberling

Xteink has released the X4 Pro, a compact e-reader weighing 72g and measuring 5.95mm thin. Improving upon previous models, it now features a touchscreen and a front light for better usability. The device supports .epub files via micro SD and offers long battery life, though it uses a magnetic pogo charger instead of USB-C. Priced at $99, the X4 Pro is available exclusively on Xteink’s website.

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Startups • Ivan Mehta

"Deezer reports that AI-generated music now accounts for over 50% of daily uploads, peaking at 90,000 tracks per day in June 2026. To combat fraud and protect artists' rights, the company will remove AI tracks that have not been streamed for six months or are linked to fraudulent activity. This move comes as streaming services struggle to establish a consensus on managing AI-generated content across platforms.".

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Startups • Dominic-Madori Davis

Bluecore Energy, a maritime nuclear startup founded by Kofi Asante, has raised $10 million in pre-seed funding led by Slauson & Co. The company is developing floating barges equipped with small modular nuclear reactors to provide clean electricity to ports, infrastructure, and AI data centers. Using water-cooled technology, these mobile power plants aim to support thousands of homes while minimizing environmental impact and community resource strain.

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Myntra is integrating artificial intelligence across its marketplace to enhance seller onboarding, customer experience, and internal operations. Seller setup time has dropped from 15 days to two, aided by automated catalogue creation and AI imagery. Customers benefit from improved size recommendations and virtual try-on tools. Internally, AI-driven analytics and support assistants are increasing efficiency, collectively reducing friction throughout the company's entire fashion ecommerce ecosystem.

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Bengaluru-based startup AquaAirX has developed AVATAAR, India's first amphibious drone capable of transitioning between air and water. Designed for coastal security and commercial use, the system integrates aerial surveillance with underwater sonar to detect threats like smuggling and combat swimmers. Supported by a Rs 12.5 crore seed round from Rainmatter, the company aims to replace separate aerial and underwater fleets with a single, cost-effective intelligence platform.

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Bengaluru-based startup NeuralZome Cybernetics is simplifying robot deployment in unstructured outdoor environments like farms and orchards. Using its no-code AI agent, NeuralPilot, and the RedPill simulation platform, non-specialists can train robots without complex programming. The company offers robots-as-a-service, utilizing its Chitti ATV for precision agriculture. Having raised $2.6 million, NeuralZome aims to scale manufacturing and expand into North American and European markets.

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Hyderabad-based startup Harvested Robotics has developed RAKSHAK, a tractor-mounted robot that uses computer vision and high-power lasers to eliminate weeds without chemicals. Aiming to reduce weeding costs by half and protect soil health, the company targets the Indian agricultural market. Recently raising Rs 5 crore in seed funding, the startup plans to distribute its technology through dealerships to help farmers avoid expensive labor and harmful herbicides.

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Bhubaneswar-based deeptech startup BonV Aero develops heavy-lift electric drones to solve high-altitude logistics challenges for the Indian Army in the Himalayas. Their flagship autonomous drone, Air Orca, carries payloads up to 19,000 feet using AI for navigation and maintenance. Already generating revenue and backed by investors like Tim Draper, the company is expanding production via a new drone park to eventually enable human transport.

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Instagram now lets you swap out the music in your old posts

Apple teams up with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for iPhones, iPads, and Macs

Data centers expected to use 4x more electricity by 2035

Tesla spins up robotaxi pilots in Orlando and Tampa ahead of Q2 earnings

Google releases three new Gemini models — but no 3.5 Pro

Threads rolls out parental supervision tools

US threatens sanctions against Chinese AI models over IP theft

Light made a flip phone. It’s colorful and it’s cheap.

After TikTok, Snap settles social media addiction case

AI music generator Suno breach affects 55M users, per Have I Been Pwned

What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale

UK government scraps plans for digital ID cards after millions of Brits opposed

The Xteink X4 Pro could be the tiny e-reader of your dreams

Music streamer Deezer says more than 50% of daily uploads are AI-generated

Bluecore Energy raises $10M to build portable nuclear reactors on barges

Inside Myntra's AI playbook: Faster seller onboarding, smarter shopping, leaner operations

One machine, three domains: This Bengaluru drone flies, swims and dives

NeuralZome builds no-code AI that lets anyone train a robot without writing code

Two engineering students built a robot that zaps weeds with lasers instead of spraying them

BonV Aero builds heavy-lift drones that fly cargo where vehicles can't go