Two major Hollywood stars are embracing AI voice technology through partnerships with ElevenLabs. Michael Caine sees it as amplifying human creativity rather than replacing it, while Matthew McConaughey is both partnering and investing in the startup.
AI is fundamentally reshaping chip design, with advanced packaging becoming critical for performance. Foundries like TSMC, Intel and Samsung are expanding into packaging while traditional assemblers scale up. The technology could triple package sizes by 2030 to accommodate more memory and computing
Google is partially reversing its controversial Android sideloading restrictions announced in late August. The company will now allow “experienced users” to install apps from unverified developers through a new advanced flow. This concession comes after significant backlash from power users and inde
CISA warns Microsoft Exchange environments are “under imminent threat” as support ends for 2016 and 2019 versions in October 2025. Organizations face 4x higher cyber incident risk with exposed on-premises servers. The insurance firm Coalition urges migration to cloud email solutions.
After his first business collapsed amid legal troubles, Steve Sonnenberg put $5,000 on a credit card to start Awardco. The employee rewards platform now serves 6 million users and recently hit a $1 billion valuation.
The AI training market continues driving gigawatts of computing power despite all the inference hype. Nvidia just swept MLPerf benchmarks using revolutionary 4-bit floating point, while AMD posted surprisingly competitive results. But scale remains Nvidia’s ultimate advantage.
Sony’s new PlayStation-branded monitor features 2560×1440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and a dedicated charging hook for DualSense controllers. It’s scheduled to launch in 2026 across the U.S. and Japan, though pricing remains unknown.
CERPRO’s AI platform automates quality inspection and documentation by analyzing technical drawings, helping manufacturers reduce errors and speed up processes. The funding will expand their European presence across aerospace, medical devices, and mechanical engineering sectors.
The US-China trade truce appears to be holding with both sides implementing tariff reductions and export control rollbacks. However, analysts warn the détente remains fragile amid ongoing strategic competition over critical minerals and technology.
PayPal is leveraging Venmo’s campus presence to handle name, image, and likeness payments to college athletes. The company is also betting big on agentic commerce as AI transforms shopping behavior.
