This Week in Tech News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Jul 28, 2023, 07:22 ET

A roundup of the week's most newsworthy technology industry press releases from PR Newswire, including Lockheed's spacecraft development and new AI-powered scam detection from Norton.

NEW YORK, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the business technology industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

PR Newswire Weekly Technology Press Release Roundup, July 24-28, 2023. Photo provided by Lockheed Martin. https://prn.to/475ekxQ

Lockheed Martin Selected to Develop Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft
Nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) engines offer thrust as high as conventional chemical propulsion with two-to-five times higher efficiency, which means the spacecraft can travel faster and farther and can significantly reduce propellant needs.
Introducing Norton Genie - Real-Time AI-powered Scam Detection at Your Fingertips
Norton Genie is a brand new innovation from Norton designed to be as simple as asking for advice from a friend that's available 24/7. With just a few clicks or taps, Genie will give immediate guidance on whether the message, email, link or post is potentially a scam and what to do next.
Amazon and iRobot Modify Merger Price
Under the amended terms, Amazon will pay $51.75 per share revised from $61.00 per share. At the same time, iRobot has entered into a $200 million financing facility to fund its ongoing operations.
The Majority of CEOs Surveyed Believe Generative AI will Increase Their Organizations' Efficiencies: 'Summer 2023 Fortune/Deloitte CEO Survey'
Despite geopolitical disruption and looming economic concerns, CEOs remain focused on navigating through uncertainty. While the challenges are many, today's CEOs demonstrate incredible resilience through their ability to navigate external factors and continue to explore and invest in emerging technologies.
New App Helps Keep Users Safe with Real-Time Alerts During Meet-ups
The Safe Meet Alert app offers four safety features to ensure everyone's safety, which include inputting emergency contacts, setting up the details of the meet-up, inputting a personal code while the meet-up is occurring, and emergency notifications to your contacts if the code is not entered.
IBM Report: Half of Breached Organizations Unwilling to Increase Security Spend Despite Soaring Breach Costs
"Time is the new currency in cybersecurity both for the defenders and the attackers. As the report shows, early detection and fast response can significantly reduce the impact of a breach," said Chris McCurdy, General Manager, Worldwide IBM Security Services.
Stability AI Announces Stable Diffusion XL 1.0, Featured on Amazon Bedrock
SDXL 1.0 will be featured on Amazon Bedrock, the fully managed service from Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS) that provides access to foundation models from leading AI startups and Amazon Titan via an API.
Steakholder Foods® Signs First Ever Multi-Million-Dollar Agreement with GCC Governmental Body to Commercialize its 3D Bio-Printing Technology
The collaboration aims to address local food security goals by leveraging Steakholder Foods' expertise in 3D printing for structured food and hybrid-cultivated fish and meat production.
Sony Electronics Unveils WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Earbuds "For The Music", The Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds
The WF-1000XM5 earbuds deliver cutting-edge technology and premium sound quality with the best noise-canceling performance. Real-time audio processors and high-performance mics power the specially designed driver unit, Dynamic Driver X, for wide frequency reproduction, deep bass, and more detailed vocals.
BAE Systems to deliver next-generation digital Identification Friend or Foe interrogator for the U.S. Navy
The interrogator will have advanced capabilities—providing time-critical insights that reduce friendly fire incidents and support mission success in hostile environments.
Cineverse Unveils MatchpointAI: A Revolutionary AI Marketplace for Video Streaming Optimization
MatchpointAI leverages Cineverse's proprietary enterprise-grade content processing platform, Dispatch™, to provide content owners and streaming services access to industry-leading capabilities that can eliminate expensive, time consuming manual work preparing film and television assets for global distribution.
Boost Infinite Brings Its $25/Month Unlimited Postpaid Plan to Amazon with Exclusive Prime Member Deal
Amazon Prime members who purchase the Boost Infinite Unlimited SIM kit in the Amazon U.S. store will get 20% off the list price of $25, on top of a $25 bill credit toward their first month of service from Boost Infinite.

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Can't-Miss Earnings

In addition to these popular releases, several must-read earnings reports crossed the wire this week, including the quarterly results for Meta, Texas Instruments, ADP, and AT&T.

Catch up on all the latest earnings reports here.

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