Space & Markets: SpaceX’s record IPO pushed Elon Musk past $2T valuation, making him the world’s first trillionaire and instantly reshuffling how investors access Musk’s tech bets. AI Cost Pressure: Companies are “shopping” among AI models in real time as inference costs spike, forcing OpenAI and Anthropic into sharper price moves. Crypto Security: Ethereum researchers proposed SPHINCS- for post-quantum wallet signatures, aiming for EVM-friendly verification without protocol changes. Quantum Workforce: Wisconsin Tech Council launched the Wisconsin Quantum Alliance to move quantum tech from labs into companies and grow local talent. Public Tech Policy: Canada and France deepened cooperation on online safety and emerging tech, while the UK’s AI-and-compliance push at London Tech Week highlighted compute and chip funding priorities. Health Tech: A U.S. patent was issued for surgical navigation that uses CT-derived bone density to guide implant planning. Consumer & Data: Meta is expanding how it uses shared data to personalize Facebook/Instagram feeds and Meta AI responses. Pet Safety: GEGO launched a GPS pet tracker using cellular and Wi‑Fi for real-time lost-pet alerts. Business Tech Deals: Roku explored strategic options including a potential sale as it weighs its ad/subscription platform tensions.