WHAT’S INSIDE:

• Lambo Revuelto PHEV, Flow E-Trailer, OpenAI Pen, Nothing 3, Apple Vision

• Feature: Airial: A New, Free AI-Powered Travel Agent

• Latest food and dining and food technology news

• Arts and culture news, intersection of tech and entertainment

• The latest sports news and sports tech

• Futurism, the latest in future concepts and cutting edge deep tech

• Latest news in wellness and wellbeing tech, biotech, medtech and more

TOP CONSUMER TECH NEWS

Lamborghini's Hybrid Beast — The 2025 Revuelto plug-in hybrid supercar features a 6.5-liter V12 engine with 1,001 hp, accelerating 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds with advanced aerodynamics.

Pebble's E-Trailer — The all-electric Flow travel trailer launches with dual-motor self-propulsion for sustainable off-grid travel complete with automated waste disposal.

An AI Pen? — Jony Ive and Sam Altman’s new AI device is likely to be an AI-enabled pen according to Bloomberg. It will not have a screen or be wearable.

Nothing To See — Launching July 15 for $799, the Nothing Phone 3 features a dot matrix rear display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, four 50MP cameras, and a 5,150 mAh battery. Nothing also drops its first pair of over-the-ear headphones.

Apple's Vision — Apple plans seven head-mounted products including Vision Air and smart glasses with audio and gesture recognition by 2027. It also plans to launch a budget MacBook in early 2026 with iPhone chip technology.

OS for Smart Glasses — The MentraOS 2.0 will be an open-source OS for smart glasses with real-time AI and live captioning, with Mentra Live glasses launching Sept.

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FEATURE ARTICLE 

Airial: A New, Free AI-Powered Travel Agent

Planning your dream trip is now as easy as texting a friend. That’s the promise behind Airial, a new AI-powered travel planner that’s generating buzz for its fully automated, fully free approach to crafting entire itineraries based on nothing more than a few words from you.

Airial Travel, founded by engineers from Google, Meta, and Waymo, is tackling the time-consuming task of organizing vacations. It wants to automate your next trip from idea to execution using a proprietary natural language model and a sleek conversational interface. While companies like Expedia and Kayak have added AI-powered chatbots to assist with booking, Airial goes further: it builds complete travel plans from scratch for free.

How Airial Works

Start a conversation with Airial’s AI assistant, and you’ll immediately notice a shift from traditional booking platforms. Instead of clicking through filters, you can simply describe your mood or intentions in plain English. For example:

“I’m taking two weeks off in October. I want to go somewhere warm, not too expensive, and preferably outside the U.S. I’d love a walkable city with cultural experiences and not too many tourists.”

Within seconds, Airial responds with a handful of travel styles to choose from. For example you can pick: “Beach Relaxation,” “Food & Culture,” or “Outdoor Exploration.” You select your vibe, set preferences for hotel quality, dietary needs, budget, and flight accommodations, and Airial does the rest.

You’ll get:

• A custom multi-city itinerary (e.g., a 10-day route through Italy and Croatia)

• Curated activities and hotel recs

• TikTok videos of suggested destinations (for a visual preview)

• Options to toggle between more questions or an “Instant Plan” for rapid results

And, all that value is still free.

The Vision Behind the Product

Airial is part of a bigger shift: AI assistants that don’t just recommend, but decide. By skipping the friction of endless tabs and comparison sites, the platform delivers a “just trust me” experience many travelers are craving.

The founding team’s background says a lot about where this might be headed. With engineers from Waymo (autonomous systems), Meta (personalization at scale), and Google (search + maps), Airial is a statement of intent and indication of where the industry is headed.

Backed by $3 million in seed funding, Airial is still early, but it's well positioned to become part of the foundational layer for how people explore the world through the financially impactful travel sector.

What Sets It Apart?

Airial isn’t the only AI travel tool on the menus. Mindtrip, Layla, AI Agents like Manus AI, and even Google or ChatGPT plug-ins offer similar itinerary-generating features. But a few things make Airial unique:

• No account required: Most features are available instantly, no login necessary.

• Zero cost: The entire experience is free—no subscription, no upsells (for now).

• TikTok integration: The AI suggests videos that match your itinerary destinations, helping visualize experiences.

• “Instant Plan” toggle: Skip the chat flow and get a quick trip outline in seconds.

This “AI engine for travel” an emerging new UX paradigm that collapses research, recommendations, and reservations into a single back-and-forth with a smart system.

The Tradeoff: Data

The old adage applies. "If you aren't paying you are the product." Airial does collect user data to train and refine its recommendations. This is spelled out clearly in its terms of service, and while that’s common across AI apps, it raises familiar questions about how the company will balance privacy, utility, and trust as they scale.

The company’s early momentum suggests travelers are willing to trade some data for convenience, especially when the product is this frictionless.

What’s Next?

With travel spending rising again globally, AI-native platforms like Airial are emerging at the perfect time. The key challenge? Monetization without killing the magic. If Airial remains free, it will need to earn revenue through affiliate bookings, premium tiers, or strategic partnerships without overwhelming users with ads or complexity.

Still, it's a big market so the potential upside is huge

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FOOD + DRINK

Space Menu — French astronaut Sophie Adenot will enjoy Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic's gourmet menu aboard the ISS, featuring lobster bisque and foie gras to boost morale.

Shore Capital Fund — The VC firm has launched its third food and beverage fund, securing $450M to support companies with revenues from $5-100M through operational growth and acquisitions.

MAHA Shift — Nestle USA and Conagra Brands are the latest to commit to eliminating synthetic food dyes, with Nestle targeting mid-2026 and Conagra by end of 2025 for frozen foods.

Bulletproof's New Brew — Enlightener is a new medium-dark roast in the Enhanced Coffee line featuring Arabica beans and focus-enhancing ingredients, available in ground and pod formats.

Once Upon A Farm — The Jennifer Garner-co-founded company is reportedly preparing for an IPO with a potential $1 billion valuation, having confidentially filed and enlisted major investment banks as underwriters.

Alcohol Woes — Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Monster struggle in the alcoholic beverage market amid declining sales and shifting consumer habits, with inflation and younger generations drinking less worsening the outlook.

ARTS + CULTURE

The Velvet Sundown  — A Spotify band that emerged from nowhere was revealed to be an art hoax after being slammed for its obviously AI-generated music, despite the band earlier denying accusations it used AI.

Diddy Trial — Sean "Diddy" Combs was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking but found guilty of transportation for prostitution after a 13-hour jury deliberation, with additional civil lawsuits pending.

Netflix Personalization — Netflix is developing technology for personalized trailers and interactive shows to enhance viewer engagement and boost its ad biz.

Netflix x NASA — Netflix also partnered with NASA to offer live space programming, including rocket launches and astronaut spacewalks.

Coachella 2025 — The festival lineup features Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Green Day and Travis Scott as headliners, with support acts including Missy Elliott, Charli XCX and K-pop stars like LISA and JENNIE.

Cannes Lions 2025 — The marketing event emphasized the need for emotional connection in marketing amidst AI and ad tech.

Mozart AI Launch — Mozart AI launches with $730,000 funding, offering a digital audio workstation that enhances music production with real-time AI suggestions.

SPORTS DESK

“F1” Success — Apple's film "F1" is a box office hit, projected to earn $55.6M domestically despite a $200M budget. Its success highlights Apple's innovative marketing strategy.

The Cost of Fandom — Rising costs for sports fans now average $4,785, driven by streaming services and paywalls, prompting calls for legislative action to maintain affordable access.

ShotTracker's New Play — ShotTracker partners with FanThreeSixty to boost fan engagement via real-time analytics, debuting with Kansas basketball, with a wider rollout planned for the 2025/2026 season.

Mercedes Eyes Verstappen — Mercedes is targeting Max Verstappen for 2026 with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli facing expiring contracts, speculation grows over potential team changes.

California's World Cup Boost — California's budget allocates $10M for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to aid the Bay Area Host Committee.

F1 MotoGP Move — The F1 parent co, gains EU approval to acquire an 86% stake in MotoGP for €4.3 billion aiming to boost MotoGP's global appeal.

FUTURISM

Eco-Friendly Bricks — Australian researchers develop sustainable bricks from coffee grounds, cutting energy use by 80% and exceeding strength standards.

Synthetic DNA — Scientists craft synthetic human DNA for disease treatments, with top UK universities exploring genetic functions amid ethical concerns about biological weapons and designer babies.

Aging and Inflammation — Study reveals inflammation is more influenced by environmental factors and lifestyle than age, shown through different inflammatory responses.

Humanoids Kick Off — A 3-on-3 soccer tournament in Beijing showcased humanoid robots using AI strategies, previewing the World Humanoid Robot Games coming in August.

Wearable X-Ray Fabric — Hong Kong researchers develop flexible X-ray-detecting fabric that could transform wearable health monitoring and improve X-ray imaging efficiency.

Smashing Oxygen — The Large Hadron Collider performs oxygen-oxygen collisions to study quark-gluon plasma, advancing understanding of the universe's early conditions beyond previous experiments.

WELLBEING TECH

AI Diagnosis Breakthrough — Microsoft AI's Diagnostic Orchestrator (MAI-DxO) achieves 85% accuracy, surpassing experienced physicians. By integrating multiple models, it enhances diagnosis and reduces costs.

Neuralink Breakthrough — Neuralink reveals patients using brain implants to control robotic hands and play Call of Duty with their minds, marking significant progress in neurotechnology applications.

AI-Powered Cancer Blocker — BBO-10203, developed with supercomputing and AI, effectively inhibits tumor growth by targeting RAS-PI3Kα interaction. Early trials show promise for combination therapy.

Chai-2 Antibody Revolution — Chai-2 unveils a breakthrough in antibody design, doubling success rates in de novo discovery and cutting drug design timelines. Early access is offered to academia and industry.

AI Dementia Detector — Mayo Clinic's StateViewer accurately identifies nine dementia types, including Alzheimer's, from a single brain scan with 88% accuracy.