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+1 source·24 July 2026 · 19:00 UTC

Quad unveils new Elegan speakers as spiritual successors to L Series; aims to “deliver high-end performance at accessible prices”

Designed by Quad’s longtime acoustic design director Peter Comeau, the Elegan 1 is a two-way standmount and the Elegan 2 a three-way floorstander, both using woven Kevlar cones. Priced at $995 and $1,995 per pair respectively, they are available in matt black or walnut from July 24, 2026, and are designed to match Quad’s 3, 33 and 303 electronic components.

+2 sources·24 July 2026 · 16:26 UTC

Defense tech company Anduril in talks to raise funding at about $100 billion valuation

Just two months ago, Anduril doubled its valuation to $61 billion in a $5 billion funding round led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz. The company, which reported $2.2 billion in revenue in 2025, also debuted a new vertical-takeoff-and-landing drone called Thunder at the Farnborough Air Show.

+1 source·24 July 2026 · 02:27 UTC

Meet the judges who will crown Australia’s next breakout startup; as 22 VCs hunt for the next breakout startup in Social media

The grand prize winner receives $15,000 in Stripe fee credits and an automatic entry into Startup Battlefield 200. Meanwhile, PitchBook data shows social media startup investments declined to 97 deals totaling $330 million in 2025, down from a peak of 239 deals in 2021.

+1 source·23 July 2026 · 20:18 UTC

Union accuses Microsoft of unlawful layoffs in Montreal; Bethesda union slams Xbox for offering 'Bare legal minimum' severance

The ULP filed with NLRB claims Microsoft eliminated 40% of unionized workers since January, creating an 'existential crisis' requiring injunctive relief. Affected workers were told they'd remain employed until September during a July 6 call, then received termination letters July 17 with just eight weeks' pay and lost health insurance.

+2 sources·23 July 2026 · 20:18 UTC

Xbox begins testing free, Ad-supported Game Streaming for Insiders; one-hour sessions with ads before play

During the test, Xbox Insiders can stream owned games for one hour per session with ads before play, and extend time by watching more ads. Separately, Amazon is adding Luna to Prime Video, targeting casual gamers and reaching millions of existing users.

+1 source·23 July 2026 · 15:48 UTC

Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro leak in all colors via allegedly official product images and new renders

The standard Pixel 11 is expected in Fuchsia, Light Sterling, Moss, and Midnight Haze colors, while the Pro models add Dune and Light Fog with glossy frames. The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL reportedly feature a noticeably protruding camera module to accommodate larger sensors.

+1 source·22 July 2026 · 20:45 UTC

Samsung One UI 9.0 arrives with Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, adding Quick Panel customization, DeX upgrades, and AI activity dashboard

The update introduces Now Nudge, a contextual assistant that watches on-screen activity and drops helpful prompts, along with My FanCam for extracting subject-tracking clips from group videos. Galaxy S26 series and older devices are expected to receive the stable build after August 7, while privacy gains include on-device AI alerts for overused permissions.

+3 sources·22 July 2026 · 20:45 UTC

Apple plans overhaul of MacBooks and iMacs with new chips and designs; also testing MacBook Neo with more RAM

The iMac and entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro are expected this fall with M5 and M6 chip upgrades, while the MacBook Neo reportedly features the A19 Pro processor and 12GB RAM with new colors. Apple also has OLED screens in the pipeline for MacBook Pros and iMacs.

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