# Realta Fusion generates electricity directly from a fusion reaction; plus, the ‘Father of the Internet’ is finally retiring

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Podcast: [TechCrunch Industry News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/techcrunch-industry-news-2136933)
Published: 2026-07-02T09:30:00+00:00
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