Auto Subscription Shock: Drivers are learning that “owning” a car now often means monthly software-linked fees and feature lock-ins, with the industry’s subscription pivot changing what’s in the fine print. Mobile Plan Crackdown: T-Mobile is retiring legacy plans (Simple Choice, ONE, Magenta, Sprint) and migrating customers to pricier options, though it says benefits stay and a 5-year price guarantee applies. EV Launch Sprint: XPENG’s MONA L03 hits China July 2, then heads to Europe for a near-immediate global launch to shorten the wait for orders. Consumer Finance Upgrade: Synchrony reshuffles leadership to push digital customer experience and consumer financing for partners like Amazon and PayPal. Developer Tool Launch: Beach Day API debuts a real-time beach/ocean conditions feed for apps, including advisories, closures, and a Beach Day Score. Home Efficiency Expansion: Elite Windows opens in Tucson to bring energy-efficient window replacements and rebate savings to Arizona homeowners. Water & Infrastructure Funding: South Carolina drought triggers tighter water limits; Opelousas, LA gets $17M to upgrade pipes, wells, and storage tanks. Retail Real Estate: Alexander’s locks in a 15-year Target lease at its Rego Park center, now 99% leased. Healthcare Aesthetics: Zoumalan’s Natural Looking Blepharoplasty® approach targets subtler eyelid rejuvenation as demand grows. Energy Storage Investor Note: NeoVolta management joins a Needham fireside chat June 30. Crypto Access Move: Bron partners with Noah to add stablecoin on- and off-ramps for self-custody users. BNPL Credit Warning: South Africa faces risk that BNPL data could unfairly drag credit scores if scoring systems aren’t adjusted.