63% of Eastern Europe Crypto Outlets Lose Traffic to AI Tools ↗
Outset PR’s Q2 2025 research finds 63% of Eastern Europe’s crypto outlets lost traffic as generative AI alters how stories are discovered—even amid a market rebound. While casual clicks drop, loyal readers stick via direct visits and branded searches. Smaller sites tied to SEO and aggregators struggle, but those optimizing for AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity can thrive. Regulatory complexity and algorithm shifts add volatility, and 17 major players now command 80% of regional traffic. Moving forward, outlets must build trust through quality, structured content, interactive tools and AI-verified reporting to stay relevant.
PC Sale Roundup: MacBook Air from $599, M4 Pro at $1,299, Surface Laptop $999, Asus Discounts ↗
Apple’s M1/M2/M4 MacBook Airs start at $599, while the M4 MacBook Pro kicks off at $1,299. Microsoft’s Snapdragon-powered Surface Laptop 7th Edition drops to $999. Asus discounts include the Zenbook S 16 for $1,399, the ROG Zephyrus G14 at $1,349, and the ROG Strix Scar 16 from $2,899. Grab these bargains at Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon, and B&H.
Innerworks Raises $4M Seed to Power 97% Accurate AI Fraud Detection ↗
Innerworks, an AI-driven fraud detection startup, secured $4 million in seed funding led by AlbionVC with backing from Digital Currency Group, Founders Capital and others. Its Synthetic Threat Intelligence platform claims a 97% success rate spotting sophisticated AI-generated fraud—already aiding financial firms and national security teams, including tracing North Korean-backed crypto heists. The new capital will fuel product enhancements, expand its global RedTeam adversarial network and bolster partnerships with leading banks and asset managers.
Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum-Mop Hits $449.99—Plus 3 More Tech Steals ↗
Dreame’s L20 Ultra robot vacuum/mop is $550 off at $449.99—its lowest price yet. With 7,000 Pa suction, dual oscillating mops, self‐cleaning pads and bin, plus Alexa/Google/Siri voice control, it tackles dirt hands-free. Plus three more steals: Amazon Echo Show 5 for $64.99, Anker’s 150W 4-port GaN charger for $59.99, and Govee’s 15″ RGBIC TV light bars for $44.99.
AI Crypto Rally Boosts Sector to $32B Market Cap Amid Institutional Inflows ↗
AI-focused cryptocurrencies jumped about 6% this week, pushing the sector past a $32 billion market cap—up from just $18 billion weeks ago. Leading the rally was Bittensor (TAO) (+14.6%), followed by NEAR (+17%), ICP (+15.6%) and RNDR (+16.7%). Institutional players have poured millions into AI tokens, while newcomers like AI(4)—a self-learning token—are grabbing headlines. Yet volatility remains high, projects often rely on off-chain AI, and regulators are eyeing tailored oversight. Sustainable growth will hinge on real utility, clear compliance and genuine decentralization.
Alibaba Cloud Unveils Qwen-Image-Edit: 20B-Parameter Dual-Pipeline Model for Precise Image and Bilingual Text Editing ↗
Alibaba Cloud’s Qwen team introduces Qwen-Image-Edit, an open-source 20B-parameter model for advanced image and bilingual text editing. It uses dual pipelines (Qwen2.5-VL for semantic control and a VAE encoder for appearance) to enable precise modifications—adding or removing elements, rotating objects, style transfers—while preserving overall integrity. Available through Qwen Chat, it achieves state-of-the-art performance on benchmarks and offers refined Chinese and English text edits for creative and practical applications.
Adobe Launches Acrobat Studio with AI-Powered PDF Spaces and Adobe Express Integration ↗
Adobe’s new Acrobat Studio merges PDF editing with Adobe Express and AI tools. It creates “PDF Spaces”: collaborative workspaces where you can consolidate up to 100 documents, web pages, and Microsoft 365 files in one place. Built-in AI assistants offer insights, automate tasks, and turn data into visuals. Available now globally in English, Acrobat Studio includes unlimited PDF Spaces, AI Assistants, and Express Premium. Early-access pricing starts at $24.99/month for individuals and $29.99/month for teams (annual contract), with rates set to adjust after October 31.
Big Tech’s Home Robots: From Amazon’s Astro to Apple’s Secret Prototype ↗
Big tech’s home robots—Amazon’s Astro, Samsung’s Ballie, LG’s AI Agent, and Apple’s hush-hush prototype—are edging into our living rooms. On this week’s Vergecast, ex-iRobot CEO Colin Angle and Verge smart home reporter Jennifer Pattison Tuohy tackle the big questions: What should a home robot actually do? Do we really need one? And are we anywhere near building our own real-life Rosie the Robot?
Google’s Pixel 10 Debut Showcases Practical AI—But Will Consumers Care? ↗
Google’s Pixel 10 launch on Wednesday aims to showcase Android’s lead in practical AI—think auto-adding multiple email events to your calendar and smart in-email searches, not just gimmicky image generators. With these features already live on existing Pixel phones, Google will lean hard into AI at its Made by Google event. The big question: will consumers actually care?
Bitget Launches AI-Powered GetAgent Trading Assistant to All Users, Offering 30-Day Free Trial ↗
Bitget has rolled out its AI-powered trading assistant, GetAgent, to all users after a July invite-only phase. The tool blends real-time market data, strategy generation and execution via a chat interface. Three plans—Free, Plus and Ultra—cater to varying needs, from basic crypto analysis to high-frequency trading support. To celebrate the launch, Bitget is running an experience-sharing campaign offering a free 30-day Plus trial. Future updates will expand assets, integrations and customization.