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·24 July 2026 · 13:31 UTC

Halo: Campaign Evolved launches in early access; recommended Steam Deck settings guide aims to balance image quality and performance for smooth gameplay

The guide recommends using the Steam Deck's native 1280x800 resolution at 100% scaling, setting frame rate to 30 FPS, and selecting the Very Low preset for best performance. TSR upscaling is preferred over FSR and XeSS for superior visual quality.

+3 sources·24 July 2026 · 13:31 UTC

iQOO debuts Z11 Lite 5G in India with Dimensity 6300, 6,500mAh battery; priced from ₹19,499 for 4GB/128GB

The phone runs Android 16 with OriginOS 6 and includes AI features such as AI Creation and AI Captions. It also boasts an IP65 rating and military-grade durability, alongside a 6.74-inch HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate.

+1 source·24 July 2026 · 00:54 UTC

Oklo receives U.S. Department of Energy Startup Authorization for Groves Reactor; clearing way for fuel loading and first criticality

Oklo achieved the authorization in just over 10 months from groundbreaking, a timeline CEO DeWitte called the fastest for a full-scale privately funded reactor. Separately, payments firm Stripe is in talks to acquire AI startup OpenRouter for roughly $10 billion.

+2 sources·24 July 2026 · 00:54 UTC

Stripe in talks to buy buzzy AI-model marketplace OpenRouter in a deal that could be worth around $10 billion

OpenRouter was valued at $1.3 billion in May, meaning a sale near $10 billion would represent a steep markup in just a few months. The startup lists hundreds of large language models and lets developers compare and switch between them, positioning itself as a key intermediary in the AI ecosystem.

+1 source·24 July 2026 · 00:54 UTC

Insurance startup Corgi reportedly raised more money at $4B — its third round in 8 weeks

The round is a second extension of Corgi's Series B and has already closed, sources told Forbes. The startup is on track to increase its annualized run rate to $450 million by year-end, driven by AI-powered insurance.

+1 source·24 July 2026 · 00:46 UTC

Startup daily roundup (July 23, 2026): ServiceNow invests $40M in BusinessNext at $700M valuation; Provable Markets raises $7.5M, Petra Labs $5.2M, and CARPL.ai $10M

Farm Watt Innovations raised ₹32.5 crore in a round co-led by IAN Alpha Fund and Rainmatter to strengthen India's bioenergy supply chain. Utho Cloud announced plans to deploy 10,000 GPUs over seven to eight quarters to bolster India's sovereign AI infrastructure.

+1 source·23 July 2026 · 17:11 UTC

OnePlus set to launch N6x series smartphone in India on July 31; device features Nord 5-like design in Burgundy Red and Ice Blue

The N6x is expected to be priced under ₹20,000, targeting budget-conscious consumers in India, and will launch with OxygenOS 16 or ColorOS 16. OnePlus is also merging its software team with Oppo to improve user experience amid rising chipset costs.

+1 source·23 July 2026 · 17:11 UTC

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold8, and Z Flip8; everything you need to know in detailed wrap-up

The Galaxy Z Fold8 introduces a new 16:10 cover display and 4:3 inner display, while the Fold8 Ultra features a 200MP camera and $2,099.99 starting price. Pre-orders open July 22 with availability on August 7, and all models see price increases over last year's lineup.

+1 source·23 July 2026 · 09:35 UTC

Aston Martin revealed limited-edition Vanquish 25 to commemorate 25 years of the iconic nameplate; rare model targets luxury car collectors

Only 50 units of the Vanquish 25 will be built, split evenly between Coupe and Volante body styles. The limited run, developed by Q by Aston Martin, features exclusive Skye Silver paint, a bright red start button, and black Alcantara headlining.

·23 July 2026 · 09:35 UTC

HMD unveils affordable Nokia 123 Shield rugged feature phone; device features USB-C port and 19-day battery life

Expected to retail between €35 and €40, the Nokia 123 Shield comes with a 2.4-inch QVGA display, 4MB of RAM and storage (expandable via MicroSD), and an FM radio. It supports only 2G networks and features a removable 1,750 mAh battery that offers up to 27.9 hours of talk time and 19 days of standby.

+1 source·23 July 2026 · 02:35 UTC

Autodesk announces new animation and VFX tools at SIGGRAPH 2026; adds generative motion model training and editable 3D Gaussian splats

MotionMaker in Maya now allows teams to train custom generative motion models using their own rigs and animation datasets, building on support for biped, canine, and horse motion. Separately, 3ds Max introduces fully editable 3D Gaussian Splats for integrating captured real-world environments into traditional modeling and animation workflows.

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