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Google announced on Wednesday that it’s rolling out Gemini to Wear OS watches, nearly two months after teasing the move back in May. The tech giant is also adding new Circle to Search capabilities by integrating its AI Mode search experience directly into the feature and adding support for gaming-related queries.  Gemini is rolling out to watches from Pixel, Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, and Xiaomi that are running Wear OS 4+ over the coming weeks, the company says. The announcement is part of Google’s plans to replace Google Assistant with Gemini across all of its devices and platforms. To start talking to Gemini, users…

Seoul, South Korea CNN  —  Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is back in custody over an independent investigation into his declaration of martial law last year. According to the independent counsel leading the probe, the Seoul Central District Court approved a warrant for Yoon’s re-arrest early Thursday morning, because of concerns over the destruction of evidence. Yoon’s shocking December declaration plunged South Korea into a constitutional crisis and was widely condemned as striking at the heart of the nation’s democracy. He reversed course within six hours, after lawmakers forced their way into parliament and voted unanimously to block…

by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 10:15 AM ET, Wed July 9, 2025 As the busy summer travel season heats up across the globe, new data from June released by the National Travel and Tourism Office show that the United States is still experiencing a decline in travel this year. Total U.S.-international air traffic passengers were over 25 million in June, a 1 percent decrease from June 2024, but was still well above the 2019 pre-pandemic total. This metric includes international visitors and Americans heading abroad. The biggest decrease was in non-U.S. citizens traveling to the United States. International visitor arrivals dropped…

PR and marketing are more than just press releases — they’re powerful tools for attracting investors, customers, and top talent.  At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15, Nikki Parker, EVP of Marketing Strategy and Communications at global software investor Insight Partners, will break down the essential PR and marketing strategies every startup needs. From crafting compelling narratives and positioning your company for growth and fundraising to building a brand that stands out in a crowded market, this roundtable delivers must-know insights for founders at every stage. Your PR is your power Whether you’re raising your first round or scaling toward an…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian universities would lose government funding unless they address attacks on Jewish students and potential immigrants would be screened for political affiliations under recommendations to the government made public on Thursday aimed at curbing antisemitism.Antisemitic incidents including assaults, vandalism, threats and intimidation had surged more than threefold in Australia in the year after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal reported.Synagogues and cars have been torched, businesses and homes have been graffitied and Jews have been attacked in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia’s two largest cities where 85% of the…

Brisbane, Australia CNN  —  Australian universities may lose funding if they’re not judged to be doing enough to address anti-Jewish hate crimes, according to new measures proposed by the country’s first antisemitism envoy. Jillian Segal was appointed to the role a year ago in response to a surge in reports of attacks against Jewish sites and property in Australia, following Israel’s invasion of Gaza, and was tasked with combating antisemitism in the country. Standing alongside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Thursday, Segal released a report nine months in the making proposing strong measures, including the university funding threats and the screening…

by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 11:10 AM ET, Wed July 9, 2025 Avalon Waterways is celebrating record-breaking bookings for its 2026 river cruises.This week, the cruise line revealed that 2026 sales are 17 percent higher than 2024 and seven percent higher than 2025 at the same time last year. For Avalon Waterways, 2026 is poised to be its biggest year yet. Some of the most popular itineraries include the “Romantic Rhine” voyage on the Rhine River, the “Danube Dreams” and “Balkan Discovery” sailings on the Danube River, and the “Paris to Normandy” and “Bonjour Bordeaux” itineraries in France. As always,…

There’s no shortage of capital out there, but there’s even less room for error. Join a powerhouse panel at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston for “Fundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round, and How to Avoid Them.” This Scale Stage breakout session is built specifically for early-stage founders who want to sidestep the pitfalls that slow or even sink their raise. From pre-pitch prep to post-meeting follow-through, this session will give founders a real-world look at what works — and what doesn’t — in today’s competitive venture landscape. Meet the experts who help founders get funded Three…

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Dozens of Brazilian yoga aficionados saluted the sun in unison in a Rio de Janeiro favela for the inaugural class of a free course allowing residents of the low-income community to qualify as yoga teachers.Krishna Das, a renowned American vocalist born Jeffrey Kagel and known for his performances of Hindu devotional music known as kirtan, led a spiritual practice and attendees prayed, sang, clapped and even danced.“I felt like I was in another world,” Luciene Costa Gonzaga de Andrade said at the event Wednesday. “The mantras transcend the souls and transform sadness into joy. It…

NEW YORK (AP) — Forty years ago, the legendary Live Aid concerts aimed to do a lot of good — helping to raise over $100 million for famine relief in Ethiopia and inspiring worldwide awareness for a cause it might otherwise have ignored.Simulcast from Philadelphia and London on July 13, 1985, Live Aid was the most ambitious global television event of its time: 16 hours of live music in two different continents featuring Queen, The Who, a Led Zeppelin reunion and more.A lot has changed in the years since. “Live Aid, ’85 to now, is the same distance as the…