Microchips

"Microchips power almost every modern device — phones, laptops and even fridges. But behind the scenes, making them is a complex process."https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/scientists-use-quantum-machine-learning-to-create-semiconductors-for-the-first-time-and-it-could-transform-how-chips-are-made

Quantum Computer

"Scientists have achieved the lowest quantum computing error rate ever recorded — an important step in solving the fundamental challenges on the way to practical, utility-scale quantum 

computers."

https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/scientists-hit-quantum-computer-error-rate-of-0-000015-percent-a-world-record-achievement-that-could-lead-to-smaller-and-faster-machines

Energy Perks

"Several energy parks are already in development, including the $1 billion Meitner Project in Texas, which is “developing 460 MW of wind and 340 MW of solar to power 400 MW of hydrogen electrolyzers,” the report says. It also notes that Google plans to invest $20 billion in energy parks by the end of the decade “to power data centers using solar and battery storage, with the first project expected to be operational in 2026 and complete in 2027.”"https://www.utilitydive.com/news/load-growth-data-centers-demand-response-colocation-energy-parks/753683/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202025-07-24%20Utility%20Dive%20Renewable%20Energy%20%5Bissue:75279%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive:%20Renewable%20Energy

Meta

"Meta — the tech and social media conglomerate behind platforms Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp —  is one of the largest corporate purchasers of renewable energy and had the largest operating U.S. renewable energy portfolio of corporate buyers in 2023, according to its 2024 environmental report."https://www.utilitydive.com/news/meta-ppa-900m-enbridge-solar-investment-power-texas-data-centers-clear-fork-600mw/753971/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202025-07-24%20Utility%20Dive%20Renewable%20Energy%20%5Bissue:75279%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive:%20Renewable%20Energy

Weather predictions

"Here’s a fact that almost everyone on the planet is becoming increasingly familiar with: As the Earth’s climate warms and its weather systems become less reliable, so do the weather prediction capabilities underpinning the business practices of countless agriculture, insurance, public safety, and scientific research organizations around the world."https://www.wired.com/sponsored/story/orbital-intelligence-when-satellites-meet-machine-learning/?utm_source=google-pmax&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=paid-spon-the-boston-consulting-group-8581230&utm_brand=wired&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22811573407&gclid=CjwKCAjw7fzDBhA7EiwAOqJkh2lq2RYFNHDnCnXwOxKco0nQhf-rmO5zDdz-wHRDEwXjRn-_NwWptxoC-voQAvD_BwE

Internet Speed

"Researchers in Japan say they have set a new world record for the fastest internet speed, transmitting over 125,000 gigabytes of data per second over 1,120 miles (1,802 kilometers)."https://www.livescience.com/technology/communications/japan-sets-new-internet-speed-record-its-4-million-times-faster-than-average-us-broadband-speeds?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

WORLD EMOJI DAY

"July 17 recognizes World Emoji Day and many of the world's symbolic icons for digital calendars. The day encourages us to use emojis to send unique messages."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/world-emoji-day-july-17?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=14227996&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

NATIONAL AI DAY

"Today is July 16 on the National Day Calendar and we are acknowledging the remarkable progress and pervasive influence of Artificial Intelligence on National AI Day."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-ai-day-july-16?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=14215781&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

SOCIAL MEDIA GIVING DAY

"Today is Social Media Giving Day on the National Day Calendar and we are encouraging everyone to use social media to make a difference in the world by promoting charitable giving."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/social-media-giving-day-july-15?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=14181403&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Storage

"You can use up all the storage on your phone or max out your computer's drive, but can you use up all the memory space in your brain?"https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/can-your-brain-run-out-of-memory?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4