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Business Insights
San Francisco-based data analytics company Databricks has raised a record-breaking $10 billion in its Series J funding round, valuing the company at $62 billion. This historic investment—on par with Microsoft’s $10 billion backing of OpenAI in 2023—signals confidence that Databricks will play a pivotal role in the
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced on Monday a $10 billion investment to build new data centers in Ohio by 2030. This move brings Amazon’s total investment in the state to over $23 billion, solidifying Ohio’s status as a growing technology hub in the Midwest. Expansion of Cloud and
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Generative AI (Gen AI) has remarkable capabilities: it’s always on, endlessly scalable, instantly responsive, and equipped with vast knowledge. These attributes have made it an intimidating yet powerful tool, particularly for white-collar work. Yet, as AI continues to reshape industries, there remain critical areas where humans still hold a
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Nvidia has launched the $249 Jetson Orin Nano, a compact, palm-sized computer designed for running artificial intelligence applications locally. This new iteration doubles the speed and efficiency of its predecessor while cutting the price in half, according to Nvidia. The Orin Nano is capable of processing up to 70% more
Energy
Artificial intelligence’s sudden expansion has unleashed enormous potential—but at a steep cost: skyrocketing energy consumption. As AI models grow larger and more complex, they require vast amounts of power, leaving tech companies scrambling to find sustainable solutions. The Energy Crisis Behind AI Data centers, the backbone of AI
Media
Threads, Meta’s social media platform, now boasts over 100 million daily active users, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement on Monday. This marks a significant milestone for Threads and is the first time Meta has publicly shared a daily active user count for the app. View on Threads
Mobile Apps
Chinese shopping app Temu has reclaimed its spot as the most downloaded free app in the U.S., according to Apple's year-end rankings released Monday. This marks Temu’s continued dominance after taking the top position in 2023, pushing TikTok, which held the crown in 2022, down to
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Google is stepping up its game in AI video and image generation with the release of Veo 2, the newest version of its video generation model. Positioned to compete directly with OpenAI’s Sora, Veo 2 delivers more realistic, high-resolution videos with improved understanding of real-world physics, human movement, and
Economy
In a joint press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Monday, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a monumental $100 billion investment into the United States over the next four years. Joined by President-elect Donald Trump, Son emphasized that the decision reflects his confidence in the U.S. economy under Trump’s leadership.
Tech Insights
Apple may soon enter the foldable market with two groundbreaking devices. After years of development, the tech giant is reportedly preparing to launch a foldable iPhone and a larger foldable device resembling an iPad, potentially revolutionizing its product lineup. The Foldable Devices: What to Expect Foldable iPhone: * Designed to offer
Semiconductors
TSMC has achieved a major milestone with its 2nm trial production reaching 60% yields, a significant step toward earlier-than-expected mass production. This breakthrough positions Apple as a key early client, with plans to use the 2nm process for its upcoming A20 Pro chip, expected to debut in the iPhone 18
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Liquid AI, an innovative AI startup co-founded by robotics expert Daniela Rus, secured $250 million in Series A funding led by AMD, valuing the company at over $2 billion. What is Liquid AI? Liquid AI is developing a new type of AI model called liquid neural networks, inspired by the