UK Social Media Rules: The government backs a ban on under-16s creating or maintaining social media accounts, with possible extra safeguards for gaming and messaging risks. AI & Retail: Bayes Business School research says smart “digital trolleys” in UK supermarkets can lift spend by up to 32%, raising questions about how prompts shape buying. Cyber & Consumer Tech: Games Workshop has reportedly sent takedown requests over Tabletop Simulator mods recreating Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition. Climate Tech: Carbon removals experts at London Climate Action Week urged rapid scaling of CO2 removal alongside fossil fuel phase-down. Manufacturing Automation: ABB says autonomous robotics is moving beyond fixed automation by using perception and decision-making for flexible production. Defence Innovation: QinetiQ is using additive manufacturing on-site at HM Naval Base Clyde to speed submarine component production. Markets & Chips: UK and global trading sees renewed tech sell-off after Apple price moves and semiconductor worries, with South Korea’s market volatility in focus. Prime Day Tech: Prime Day’s final deals push discounts on phones and gadgets, including a record-low Pixel 10 Pro offer.