Common Customer ID Rollout (India): Indian banks and insurers are set to launch a shared Central Know-Your-Customer 2.0 system in August, letting customers reuse identity checks across financial products and cutting duplicate paperwork. Bank-Led Quantum Hub (India): PNB and Andhra Pradesh will open a PNB Quantum Finance Hub in Amaravati to push next-gen banking tech, including AI and cybersecurity. Retail Tech for QR (UK): GS1 UK is putting next-gen QR creation into brands’ hands with a new self-serve generator as retailers move from pilots to live use. Foldable Phones (Samsung): Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 with upgraded AI, slimmer designs and improved cameras. Food Delivery Expansion (Flipkart): Flipkart plans to launch a food delivery service soon via a separate app and inside its main app. Indoor Air Upgrade (Kronos): Kronos promotes filter-free FDA-cleared air purifiers as wildfire smoke worsens air quality. Digital Signage Line (Datallen): Datallen launches a 15.6-inch LCD signage range for retail with cloud management and plug-and-play options. Airport Passenger Experience (Gatwick): Gatwick debuts robotic parking in August with a key-in-hand drop-off flow. Energy Affordability (PG&E): California Climate Credits will automatically reduce summer bills for eligible PG&E customers. Security Patch Push (Oracle): Oracle releases July’s Critical Patch Update with 1,449 patches across 334 products. 5G+ Commercial Launch (Saudi Arabia): Zain KSA rolls out 5G-Advanced (5G+) in Riyadh and Jeddah with faster speeds and better indoor performance.