Orlando Crowcroft / Financial Times:
AI and vibe coding fuel a surge in game releases; ATTN Economy says 181K mobile games launched in six months to May, up 118% on iOS and 73% on Android YoY  —  More instinctive technology is accelerating production amid concerns it risks losing gamers' trust

Sam Tabahriti / Reuters:
The UK CMA proposes requiring Apple and Google to relax UK developer payment “steering” rules, and Apple to open NFC; Google says it “already made the changes”  —  Britain's competition regulator on Tuesday proposed allowing app developers to steer users …

Stephanie Stacey / Financial Times:
Hotels, tour operators, and travel agencies rush to launch proprietary online tools and loyalty schemes to fend off future competition from AI travel agents  —  Chatbots could help to find, filter and book customers' destinations  —  Hotels, tour operators and travel agencies are rushing …

Peter Campbell / Financial Times:
AI may help transform air traffic control by processing vast amounts of data, spotting collision risks early, and easing staff shortages as air travel grows  —  The technology has potential to assist controllers with an increasing flight load but many are wary

Matthew Martin / Semafor:
Dubai- and London-based 1001, which uses AI to improve aviation, port, and energy infrastructure efficiency in the Gulf, raised $30M led by Lux Capital  —  THE SCOOP  —  Dubai- and London-based startup 1001 has raised $30 million from investors including US venture firm Lux Capital …