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Semiconductors news — August 1, 2026 - Page 4

Publications tagged with Semiconductors published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 4 of 5.

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  2. ScienceSemiconductors

    Antora Energy Raises $550M for Thermal Battery Expansion

    Battery storage startup Antora Energy has raised $550 million in a Series C funding round led by G2 Venture Partners and Eclipse. The company will use the funds to expand production of its thermal batteries, which store low-cost electricity as heat and can serve various industries, including data centers and heavy industry. Antora claims its technology is fast to deploy and does not rely on supply-constrained critical minerals. The raise is one of the largest in the cleantech sector this year.
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  3. TechSoftwareSemiconductorsHardware

    Google DeepMind's Gemini Robotics 2 Controls Humanoid Robots' Whole Body

    Google DeepMind's Gemini Robotics 2 can now control humanoid robots' entire body, enabling them to walk, crouch, stretch, and manipulate objects with five-fingered hands. The system combines three models: Gemini Robotics 2 for vision-to-movement conversion, ER 2 for task planning, and On-Device 2 for local adaptation. It has been tested on Apptronik's Apollo humanoid and a Franka Duo robot, achieving success rates ranging from 32% to 92% for various tasks.
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  5. ScienceSemiconductors

    6G Networks to Integrate Radar Functions for People Detection

    The upcoming 6G mobile standard will integrate radar functions capable of detecting people and measuring their heart rate through walls, warns German data protection authorities. The technology, known as ISAC (Integrated Sensing and Communication), allows the network to evaluate the environmental space and identify people by their walking style or gestures using machine learning algorithms. The major concern is the impossibility of obtaining consent, as the system automatically scans anyone within its coverage area, even if they do not carry a mobile phone. Researchers are developing options to disable the detection mode to protect privacy. Commercial implementation of 6G networks is estimated for the year 2030.
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  6. ScienceSemiconductorsHardwareAR/VR

    JPMorgan Warns Senate: Pass Crypto Clarity Act to Avoid Market Threat

    JPMorgan Chase, the world's largest bank with a market capitalization of over $4 trillion, has issued a stark warning to the U.S. Senate. The banking giant urges the immediate passage of the Cryptocurrency Market Stability and Oversight Act, also known as the Crypto Clarity Act. According to JPMorgan, delays in approving this legislation pose a growing threat to crypto markets. The bank warns that this delay could 'extend uncertainty to investors and businesses' and hinder one of the 'biggest catalysts for institutional adoption' in the crypto sector. Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan's CEO, is reportedly pushing for the act's swift passage.
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  10. ScienceTradeSemiconductorsAI

    Microsoft's Azure Revenue Surges, Driven by AI Investment

    Microsoft's earnings report revealed a significant 18% increase in revenue to $90 billion for the quarter ending June 30, with net income climbing 31% to $35.8 billion. The company's cloud business, Azure, contributed to this growth with a 27% increase in revenue to $59.3 billion. This strong performance was largely attributed to Microsoft's substantial investment in AI, with the company committing over $130 billion to new data center leases to meet growing AI demand. Microsoft's shares rose about 2% after hours, reflecting investor confidence in the company's AI strategy.
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  15. ScienceSemiconductors

    Meta's AI Investments Disappoint Stock Market

    Facebook's parent company Meta is investing heavily in AI infrastructure, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg aiming to outpace rivals like OpenAI and Google. However, these investments have disappointed the stock market, with Meta's shares dropping after it forecast lower-than-expected revenue for the current quarter. Despite strong user growth across its apps, Meta's net income fell by 14% year-on-year due to increased spending on AI and other initiatives. Meanwhile, the broader AI sector has seen a pullback in investment, with large funds reducing their exposure to technology stocks due to high valuations and concerns about cash flow pressure from increased infrastructure investments.
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  18. TechTradeFXSemiconductors

    Meta's Aggressive AI Spending Raises Concerns

    Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is facing investor skepticism over its aggressive spending on artificial intelligence (AI). The company has spent $11 billion in the past two quarters alone, with plans to invest heavily in AI over the next few years. This spending has led to a significant decrease in Meta's free cash flow and has raised concerns about the company's financial sustainability. Despite these concerns, Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg maintains that the company's AI investments are paying off and are crucial for its future growth.
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  19. TechSemiconductorsFintechPhysics

    MoonPay Introduces PayBox for AI Agents

    MoonPay has launched PayBox, a non-custodial payment vault and wallet that enables AI agents like Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's ChatGPT to securely transact across the open internet. PayBox uses Visa's agentic commerce protocol and x402 protocol to turn natural language into smart contract actions, allowing agents to exchange $PYUSD, trade on HyperliquidX, and move funds to the Robinhood Crypto Chain without leaving the chat application. It incorporates threshold cryptography (MPC) and Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) to ensure no participant has custody of funds. PayBox allows Claude and ChatGPT users to move, trade, and spend money directly through prompts, with an autonomous mode for spending under preset caps.
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  21. ScienceSemiconductors

    Laser-Powered Drones: Chinese Researchers Achieve Endless Flight Times

    Chinese researchers have developed drones with extended flight times using advanced laser technology. The team from China’s Civil Aviation University created a lightweight receiver that converts laser light into electricity, utilizing perovskite solar cell technology. The key component is a perovskite laser cell-thermoelectric (PLC-TE) tandem device that optimizes solar cell performance for laser energy absorption. The device was successfully tested on a stationary drone model, converting 38.49% of the laser beam's energy into electricity. Outdoor flight tests are planned next to assess reliability under real-world conditions.
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  22. TechChinaSemiconductorsTelecom

    Microsoft's Azure Cloud Revenue Tops $100B; Meta's Earnings Miss Drags Stock Down

    Microsoft's stock surged nearly 9% in pre-market trading after the tech giant reported strong earnings, with Azure cloud revenue topping $100 billion annually and robust forward guidance. Meanwhile, Meta Platforms' stock dropped around 9% on an earnings miss, weaker revenue guidance, and concerns over elevated AI spending. Starbucks and Chipotle shares climbed on raised outlooks, while Qualcomm fell due to a weaker-than-expected Q4 profit forecast. Garmin and Fortinet also gained on strong results.
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  23. PoliticsMiddle EastSemiconductorsDefense

    Ukrainian Company Fire Point Upgrades Strike Drones

    Ukrainian company Fire Point has announced updates to its strike drones FP-1 and FP-2. The FP-1, a long-range strike UAV, can now cover up to 3400 km with a 60 kg warhead, while the FP-2, a middle-strike class UAV, can reach 700 km with a 200 kg warhead. Both drones have a wingspan of 6 meters and can reach speeds of up to 205 km/h, with a cruising speed of 140-180 km/h.
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