Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchInvestors love AI, as long as you’re a cloud hostAmazon isn't slowing down on data center spending — but investors don't seem to mind. (opens original source in a new tab)Russell Brandom·30 July 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchApple says gaming slowdown and App Store changes hurt services growthApple said a slowdown in mobile gaming and changes to the App Store’s business model — including court-ordered payment rule changes in the U.S. — weighed on its services business, even as the company topped 1.5 billion paid subscriptions. (opens original source in a new tab)Sarah Perez·30 July 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaHyundai Steel’s Potential Economic Costs, Mercury Pollution & Drinking Water Threats Must Be Fully Evaluated Under Louisiana Public Trust DoctrineThe Air Permit Application for the Facility Submitted to LDEQ Lacks Full Analysis Required by Law The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality must fully evaluate the veracity of local job claims, community impacts of taxpayer subsidies, and other economic ripple effects of Hyundai Steel’s proposed facility, according to new comments ... [continued] The post Hyundai Steel’s Potential Economic Costs, Mercury Pollution & Drinking Water Threats Must Be Fully Evaluated Under Louisiana Publ (opens original source in a new tab)Sierra Club·30 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekJuiced Scrambler: Testing the best bang-for-your-buck moto-style e-bikeJuiced Bikes is one of the most recognizable names in the history of electric bikes in North America. Long before e-bike classes and speed limits became commonplace, the company built a loyal following with powerful bikes that blurred the line between bicycles and mopeds. But after the brand collapsed in 2024, many assumed Juiced was destined to become little more than a nostalgic footnote. Now it’s back under new ownership, and after spending several days riding the new Juiced Scrambler alongsi (opens original source in a new tab)Micah Toll·30 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostChina’s exports feed the Global South’s industrial enginesA scaremongering narrative has taken root in Western corridors and financial press columns: China, having saturated developed markets, is now aiming to crush fragile industries in developing nations, effectively slamming the door on their industrial dreams. It is a convenient little tale. However, it does not hold up against empirical evidence. The premise assumes that China and the Global South are fighting over the same slice of the global consumption pie – cheap T-shirts, plastic sandals,... (opens original source in a new tab)Zhou Xiaoming·30 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseJIATF-401 awards CACI $500M for non-kinetic cUASJIATF-401 also awarded AeroVironment (AV) a $500 million three-year contract earlier this month. (opens original source in a new tab)Carley Welch·30 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Dark ReadingMinnesota Water Utility Attacks Expose Sector's Cyber-RisksA likely Iran-backed actor targeted more than 30 community water systems in Minnesota in a sobering reminder of rising threats to US critical infrastructure. (opens original source in a new tab)Jai Vijayan·30 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekA new Zipcar pilot pairs shared EVs with off-grid solar chargingFour Greater Boston communities now have off-grid solar EV chargers powering a new Zipcar pilot designed to bring affordable carsharing to places that have historically gone without it. (opens original source in a new tab)Michelle Lewis·30 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekThe Kia EV3 will go on sale soon, with production set to begin in Mexico next weekKia opened pre-orders for the EV3 in Mexico, where the electric SUV will be built and shipped to the US later this year. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·30 July 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsUpstream Biotechnology raises seed funding for ‘on-demand’ crop defense techUpstream unlocks crops’ own defense systems in response to disease and environmental stress without compromising yield. The post Upstream Biotechnology raises seed funding for ‘on-demand’ crop defense tech appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·30 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskStrategy books $8.2 billion Q2 loss on bitcoin price declineThe world's largest corporate bitcoin holder says it has built a cash reserve covering more than two years of dividend payments after investors questioned its growing stack of preferred securities. (opens original source in a new tab)Krisztian Sandor·30 July 2026
