Neuralink Achieves Brain Implant Breakthrough

Neuralink achieves a major engineering breakthrough by implanting electrodes through the dura mater without incision, leveraging advances in optics, precision manufacturing, and testing. — via 1 2 3 4
Starlink Direct-to-Cell service launches commercially in the Philippines, with Globe authorized nationwide. — via 1
Claude Sonnet 5 is now available on Perplexity for Pro and Max subscribers, and can serve as the orchestrator model for Computer use. — via 1 2
Vercel partners with Shopify to rebuild Hydrogen with an agent-first, runtime-agnostic architecture that runs anywhere JavaScript runs. — via 1
A coordinated anti-data center campaign linked to a Marxist-Leninist group has delayed or canceled $23.6B in AI investments, per BPI research. — via 1
EU's new customs policies on imported e-commerce packages threaten to cut Europeans off from modern products, while Pieter Levels warns of foreign-funded degrowth movements. — via 1 2

Claude Sonnet 5 is integrated into Perplexity, available to Pro and Max subscribers. It can also be used as the orchestrator model for Computer interaction. — via 1 2
Vercel partners with Shopify to rebuild the Hydrogen framework with an agent-first, runtime-agnostic design, enabling deployment anywhere JavaScript runs. — via 1
Square integrates Claude chat into its platform, enhancing AI capabilities. — via 1
Afterpay (Block) introduces Pay Monthly installment option in Australia and partners exclusively with Apple for Apple product purchases. — via 1
Replit launches Whop integration, allowing developers to quickly build apps with built-in payments. — via 1
Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 regain access after export control restrictions are lifted. — via 1 2

Neuralink achieves a breakthrough by implanting electrodes through the dura mater without incision, solving optical, precision manufacturing, and testing challenges. — via 1 2 3 4
Starlink Direct-to-Cell service launches commercially in the Philippines, with Globe authorized nationwide. — via 1
SpaceX acquires xAI (now SpaceXAI) and operates the Colossus data center in Memphis, offering half-price Starlink and free hardware to residents, alongside job creation and community contributions. — via 1 2 3
The FAA formally announces a rule legalizing supersonic flight, including the "Boomless Cruise" method, marking a significant step for supersonic revival. — via 1
Musk visits the Optimus robot production line in Fremont, showcasing progress. — via 1

A coordinated effort by a Marxist-Leninist group with ties to China has led to the delay or cancellation of $23.6 billion in AI investments, including 10 data center pauses and 4 project cancellations, according to BPI research shared by Tobi Lutke. — via 1
The EU's new customs policies on imported e-commerce packages will result in complex customs procedures, high fees, and long wait times, potentially cutting Europeans off from modern external products and technologies. — via 1
Pieter Levels warns that foreign money is funding the degrowth movement in Europe (anti-AI, anti-air conditioning, anti-growth) with the goal of keeping competitors poor, citing German nuclear plant closures driven by Russian-funded activists. — via 1
Vercel enters a multi-year strategic partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, starting with the British Grand Prix. — via 1
Strike obtains MiCA authorization to offer Bitcoin services across all 27 EU member states, including Italy and Spain. — via 1
An A/B test by Nikita Bier shows that removing the top 30 highest-revenue-share accounts from the For You feed (3% of accounts) increased user time spent and DAU. — via 1
California pragmatic politics movement gains traction, but housing reform faces systemic obstruction by local governments through emergency regulations and fee hikes. — via 1 2 3

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