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      Adobe's awesome Pixel Camera-ish iPhone app is getting even better

      Adobe's awesome Pixel Camera-ish iPhone app is getting even better

      Jul 21, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Adobe's Project Indigo, the iPhone camera app created by former Pixel Camera developers, introduces an AI Playground with advanced editing tools. The experimental feature leverages Google's Nano Banana model to provide object removal, style transfers, custom text-based edits, and AI-powered photo guidance. Available initially to a small user base, it hints at future subscription possibilities.
      Galaxy targets institutional stablecoin yield with new DeFi vaults

      Galaxy targets institutional stablecoin yield with new DeFi vaults

      Jul 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Galaxy Digital has launched Galaxy Curator, a platform built on the Morpho protocol that gives Fireblocks' institutional clients access to curated onchain yield strategies for idle stablecoins. The offering includes two products: a Quality Vault focused on capital preservation using blue-chip collateral, and an Enhanced Vault targeting higher yields through assets like liquid restaking tokens and Ethena. The move applies Galaxy's institutional risk framework to DeFi lending while keeping assets at the protocol level.
      A timeline of the Ethereum Foundation's ongoing shakeup

      A timeline of the Ethereum Foundation's ongoing shakeup

      Jul 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      The Ethereum Foundation has undergone a significant shakeup since the start of 2026. This timeline details the major shifts in leadership, team restructuring, and strategic direction. From the departure of longtime executives to the creation of new research divisions, the foundation is reshaping its future. Understanding these changes is crucial for anyone following Ethereum's evolution.
      Live updates: Bitcoin rises near $65,000 as markets get more good inflation news

      Live updates: Bitcoin rises near $65,000 as markets get more good inflation news

      Jul 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Bitcoin rallied near $65,000 on Wednesday, supported by softer-than-expected June PPI data and dovish remarks from New York Fed President John Williams. The Beige Book confirmed slowing price growth across all districts, reducing chances of a July rate hike. Meanwhile, AI momentum stocks like Micron and Dell tumbled, while PayPal surged over 21% on a $53 billion acquisition offer from Stripe and Advent. Crypto ETFs saw inflows, with bitcoin funds adding $181 million and ether funds $58 million. Other highlights included Michael Saylor criticizing BIP 110, DTCC launching tokenization with major banks, and Wintermute cautioning against chasing the rally.
      AI agentic payments enter mainstream as Visa, Mastercard, Ripple back x402 standard

      AI agentic payments enter mainstream as Visa, Mastercard, Ripple back x402 standard

      Jul 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      The x402 Foundation, backed by Visa, Mastercard, and Ripple, standardizes internet-native payments between software agents using the HTTP 402 code. The protocol processed 75 million transactions totaling $24 million in the last month, primarily sub-dollar stablecoin transfers. This marks a milestone in AI agentic commerce, enabling machine-to-machine payments without accounts or prior relationships.
      Ethereum Foundation spinout EthSystems targets banks with blockchain privacy technology

      Ethereum Foundation spinout EthSystems targets banks with blockchain privacy technology

      Jul 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Former members of the Ethereum Foundation's Institutional Privacy Task Force have launched EthSystems, a for-profit startup building privacy infrastructure for banks on Ethereum. The spinout is part of a broader reorganization at the Ethereum Foundation, following the creation of EthLabs and Ethereum Institutional. EthSystems aims to commercialize work initially developed inside the foundation, targeting institutional adoption with zero-knowledge proofs and privacy layers.
      Gboard could soon be able to understand sign language with your phone's camera

      Gboard could soon be able to understand sign language with your phone's camera

      Jul 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      A recent teardown of Gboard reveals a new 'Sign-to-Text' feature that uses your phone's camera to turn sign language gestures into written words. The system processes video locally for privacy, then sends gesture data to Google's cloud AI for interpretation. This could be a major accessibility breakthrough, though questions remain about language support and device compatibility.
      Gboard could soon stop adding spaces when you don’t want them

      Gboard could soon stop adding spaces when you don’t want them

      Jul 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Google is developing a new setting for Gboard that would allow users to disable the automatic insertion of spaces after selecting autocorrect suggestions. This feature, discovered in an APK teardown, could save users from deleting unwanted spaces when adding punctuation or attaching text. The toggle appears functional in testing but is not yet publicly available.
      Got money to burn? Check out this Messi-themed Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

      Got money to burn? Check out this Messi-themed Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

      Jul 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Luxury brand Caviar has unveiled a custom Lionel Messi edition of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. Featuring a handcrafted portrait using cloisonné enamel and 24k gold, only 19 units will be made. Prices start at $13,130, making it exclusive for football fans with deep pockets.
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