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$3bn Port Alpha project aims to redefine US shipbuilding through software-driven production
15+ min ago (272+ words) Saronic has selected Brownsville, Texas, as the site for Port Alpha, a next-generation shipyard that aims to combine advanced manufacturing, software-defined shipbuilding and autonomous maritime systems in a bid to expand US shipbuilding capacity. Backed by an investment of more…...
Indian Amazon cloud user shocked by $1.5 trillion bill, says his soul left his body
15+ min ago (341+ words) The Indian user named Bharath, shared a screenshot of his AWS Billing Console on X, showing an estimated monthly cost of $1,499,659,180,107. Alongside the screenshot, he wrote: "I just saw $1.5tn on my AWS bill and my soul left my body." His…...
Belmayne bids farewell to financial adviser
22+ hour, 41+ min ago (242+ words) Published by Bdaily Bdaily Business News on 19 Jul 2026 Dronfield-based independent financial planning firm Belmayne is bidding farewell to financial planner Cathy Smith, who is retiring after a 30-year career in the profession. Cathy joined Belmayne in 2020 and has been consistently…...
The Tech Titans Are Villains Now. Is It Unfair?
16+ hour, 34+ min ago (780+ words) There is a scene in Mountainhead, the engrossing film by Succession creator Jesse Armstrong, in which four jargon-spewing tech moguls, two of them vying for World’s Richest Man, discuss how to leverage the deadly global pandemonium that one of them…...
Ten Reputable Export Data Service Providers in China 2026: Powering Global Trade Intelligence
16+ min ago (110+ words) EIN Presswire Ten Reputable Export Data Service Providers in China 2026: Powering Global Trade Intelligence Hangzhou Yiji Information Technology Co., Ltd. Exploring trusted Chinese export data platforms that support companies with customs insights, buyer discovery, and data-driven global sourcing decisions. EIN…...
Court holds users liable for generated content online
5+ hour, 3+ min ago (546+ words) A landmark Beijing court ruling against a user who spread defamatory, AI-generated videos has thrown tangible weight behind China's crackdown on artificial intelligence abuses. The decision, which came in March, underscores a national strategy that combines strict legislation, administrative policing…...
Netflix acquires Ben Affleck's AI startup for $587 million
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (254+ words) Netflix, the world's largest streaming platform, has disclosed details regarding its acquisition of InterPositive, an AI startup founded by Hollywood star Ben Affleck. The company stated that it spent $587 million in cash for the deal. This move further proves the…...
DEEPA VALLABH | Questions every business founder should ask before the next chapter
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (477+ words) Founder-led businesses are a defining feature of the South African economy. Entrepreneurs have built some of the country’s most respected brands, created employment, driven innovation and, in many cases, shaped (and continue to shape) entire industries. This is why I…...
Netflix Pays $587 Million for Ben Affleck's AI Firm InterPositive
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (263+ words) Whalesbook Netflix has confirmed an expenditure of $587 million in cash to acquire InterPositive, a startup focused on artificial intelligence The transaction, officially disclosed in a recent regulatory filing, marks a notable capital commitment by the streaming giant toward enhancing its…...
Xpeng unveils 'physical AI' strategy in Europe spanning EVs, robots and flying cars
5+ hour, 42+ min ago (311+ words) Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng unveiled its compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) L03 in Europe and put forward an expansion strategy spanning humanoid robots and flying cars beyond EVs, blockchain media outlet Cryptopolitan reported on July 18 local time. Xpeng unveiled the…...