Brazil’s government is studying potential responses to further sanctions by U.S. President Donald Trump, including a limit on dividend payments by U.S. companies with operations in Brazil, according to O Estado de S. Paulo newspaper.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s government is intensifying its deliberations on possible measures after the U.S. government announced it was revoking visas for some Brazilian Supreme Court justices. The move came after Justice Alexandre de Moraes sent police to raid the home of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of his trial on charges he attempted a coup to remain in power.

Finance Minister Fernando Haddad denied Brazil is considering limits on dividends as a retaliation against the U.S., Reuters reported, citing a statement.

The Brazilian government is also considering ending the licensing of U.S. drug patents and levying taxes on big tech firms, according to O Estado de S. Paulo and O Globo. It hasn’t made a decision and any measures will require Lula’s approval, the newspapers said.

The government intends to continue diplomatic negotiations with the Trump administration, O Estado de S. Paulo said, adding that any retaliatory measures may be adopted after Aug. 2. The U.S. government has announced a 50% tariff on Brazil that will take effect on Aug. 1, which Trump has tied to the charges against Bolsonaro.

The government is studying a tax on digital services offered by big tech companies, with different rates depending their revenues, O Globo reported, saying the measure is being analyzed by Finance Ministry.

Lula said on Saturday he’s certain that “no kind of intimidation or threat from anyone” will compromise the nation’s institutions in their mission to defend the rule of law.

“The interference of one country in the judiciary of another is unacceptable and violates the basic principles of respect and sovereignty between nations,” according to a statement published by Brazilian president offering support to the Supreme Court’s justices.

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Amazfit’s partnership with NFL star Derrick Henry represents a strategic move to strengthen the brand’s credibility in performance-focused wearable technology as the running back enters his tenth professional season. The collaboration highlights Amazfit’s T-Rex 3 smartwatch and Zepp Health ecosystem as tools capable of meeting the rigorous demands of elite athletes, with particular emphasis on advanced metrics like training load analysis, sleep quality tracking, and the proprietary BioCharge energy monitoring system.

Derrick Henry’s endorsement of this technology carries significant weight given his proven longevity in one of football’s most physically punishing positions. His involvement offers real-world validation of the wearables’ ability to support high-impact training regimens and recovery protocols. The partnership aligns with Amazfit’s broader ambassador strategy of collaborating with accomplished athletes across diverse disciplines — from Olympic sprinters to endurance sports champions — to demonstrate the versatility of its health-tracking platform.

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Palo Alto, CA – Few people know it yet but in Silicon Valley, there’s a small company that may well reshape the future of technology, medicine, defense, and even how planes navigate the skies. 

SandboxAQ, a company that Time magazine recently named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Companies in the world, has over 200 employees, including 87 PhDs and 110+ technical engineers.

What’s more, more than 46,000 applicants have applied to work at SandboxAQ in the past 12 months and the company only accepts 0.21% of candidates—that’s one-fifth of one percent. It is harder to get into SandboxAQ than any Ivy League college. The company has a 91% employee retention rate, which is higher than the benchmark of the tech industry. So what makes this company so special?

AI That Understands the Physical World

It may be because the company is pioneering Quantitative AI­—that is, AI models trained not just on language, but on math, physics, biology, and chemistry. It uses Large Quantitative Models (LQMs)—a new class of AI that understands and can simulate complex systems, from atomic interactions to electromagnetic fields to financial transactions.

Where traditional language models focus on probability, SandboxAQ’s LQMs are about precision. These models don’t hallucinate or guess because they’re grounded in the immutable laws of physics and mathematical equations. They can deliver more accurate predictions, new insights, and data that such industries as biopharma, aerospace, energy, and defense can rely on.

For instance:

• Drug Discovery: The platform can simulate millions of molecular interactions virtually, using powerful computers instead of expensive, time-consuming physical lab experiments, helping researchers find treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and cancer faster than before.
• Advanced Materials: SandboxAQ’s platform for advanced materials is working to design high-performance batteries, safer chemicals, more sustainable energy solutions, and higher-value products. It is also working with chemical and energy companies and the military to develop advanced materials leveraging its technologies.
• Global Navigation: As GPS signals face a growing global threat of jamming and spoofing, an AQNav system provides a magnetic navigation alternative that uses AI, powerful sensors, and the Earth’s own magnetic field to navigate planes in the sky.

Built for the Real Economy

Founded by Jack Hidary, a serial entrepreneur, SandboxAQ is built on decades of work in AI and quantum science. Hidary authored a widely used textbook on quantum computing. His vision for the company is to make AI and quantum technologies the twin engines driving the next 50 years.

Whether it’s enabling researchers to design drugs in months instead of decades, helping pilots navigate without GPS, cybersecurity, or creating next generation materials from the entire, vast chemical space, his company’s goal is building the foundations for a safer, healthier, sustainable and innovative future.

Learn More

For more about Jack Hidary’s vision, check out his book “AI or Die: A Guide for Leaders,” or visit www.sandboxaq.com.

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• Google could freeze the Pixel Watch 4 price
• The Pixel Watch 3 started at $399 / £349 / AU$579
• We should see the new wearable next month

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With a Made by Google event scheduled for Wednesday, August 20, it looks as though we don’t have too much longer to wait for the Pixel Watch 4 – and a fresh pair of leaks point to the pricing and features we can expect on this new wearable.

According to Dealabs (via Android Authority), the Google Pixel Watch 4 is going to set you back from €399 for the 41 mm version, or €499 with added LTE. The equivalent prices for the 45 mm model are reportedly €449 and €549 respectively.

(CNN) — Astronomer, the tech company that found itself launched into the public eye after its CEO Andy Byron was spotted on a Jumbotron video at a Coldplay concert earlier this week embracing an employee, announced that Byron has been placed on leave.

Astronomer’s cofounder and chief product officer Pete DeJoy is now serving as interim CEO, the company said in a statement Friday night.

The New York-based company earlier Friday issued a statement about the matter via LinkedIn.

“Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability,” the statement said in part, adding that the company’s board of directors “has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly.”

The statement also addressed incorrect information circulating on the internet in the day following the video’s release, including a misidentification of a third person seen in the clip, and a parody X account that falsely claimed to have a statement from the CEO.

Byron was spotted on a Jumbotron screen at a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on Wednesday, embracing Kristin Cabot, the company’s chief people officer, who oversees the organization’s human resources.

Coldplay was performing “The Jumbotron Song” when the camera turned to a man and woman cuddling as they watched the stage. The two quickly separated and attempted to hide their faces, with the man ducking down, when they noticed they were on a giant screen at the venue.

“Whoa, look at these two,” Coldplay frontman Chris Martin quipped. “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”

CNN has reached out to a representative for Coldplay for comment.

The video quickly went viral and internet sleuths were the first to identify Byron and Cabot. Social media has been so invested that there are now a slew of memes and comedic videos poking fun at the incident.

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New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Friday announced appointment of its president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, as the Interim Chairperson of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Committee on E-Sports, E-Games, and Technological Innovations.

The same has been confirmed via a formal letter sent yesterday from the ISSF Headquarters in Munich, addressed to Singh Deo and duly signed by the ISSF President Luciano Rossi and Secretary General Alessandro Nicotra di San Giacomo, a NRAI press release said.

The appointment marks an important milestone for India’s growing influence in international shooting sport governance, the release said.

The newly formed committee is a strategic initiative by the ISSF to explore and integrate emerging digital and technological trends such as virtual and augmented reality formats, e-shooting competitions, and innovations in judging and training technologies.

“Singh Deo’s appointment to this critical role is a recognition of his visionary leadership, deep commitment to the development of shooting sports, and his proactive approach to embracing technology-driven progress,” the release said.

It is worth noting that, in its effort to promote the sport of shooting globally, the NRAI, under Singh Deo’s leadership, has also sanctioned the inaugural edition of the Shooting League of India (SLI), with support from the ISSF.

The national governing body has allocated the window between November 20, 2025 and December 2, 2025 for the first edition of the highly-anticipated league, which is also expected to see digital and technological innovations.

“I am deeply honoured to be entrusted by the ISSF with this exciting responsibility. The future of sport lies at the intersection of technology and accessibility. As we work towards creating frameworks that bring virtual and e-shooting into the mainstream, I look forward to collaborating with global experts to shape an inclusive and innovation-driven future for the shooting community,” NRAI president said.

Singh Deo’s appointment comes at a time when India’s shooting sport ecosystem is rapidly evolving, with younger athletes and coaches embracing technology in training, and fans engaging through digital platforms like never before.

His leadership of the ISSF committee is expected to further India’s contribution to global shooting sport innovation.

The committee’s mandate includes: Exploring the regulatory and competitive framework for E-shooting and E-gaming formats; evaluating global best practices in technological innovation in shooting sport and recommending pilot projects and digital platforms for broader fan engagement.

This development underscores India’s growing stature in global sport governance and opens new avenues for Indian sport tech innovators to contribute on the international stage, the release said. (ANI)

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