Germany is planning a second €1 billion fund-of-funds to support European venture capital after the success of its first growth fund. The initial fund has already deployed €825 million into 41 VC firms backing 360 startups. Fundraising for the new vehicle is set to begin in 2026.
Naver is making a huge bet on crypto by acquiring Dunamu, operator of South Korea’s largest exchange Upbit. The $10.3 billion stock swap aims to combine Naver’s AI with Dunamu’s blockchain technology. This creates a fintech giant right as crypto markets face significant volatility.
Relx has completed a remarkable transformation from print media stalwart to data analytics leader. The company now generates over 80% of revenue digitally and has become one of the UK’s top AI hopes with rapid deployment of generative AI tools.
Michael Burry is publicly feuding with Nvidia over AI sustainability concerns and stock-based compensation. Meanwhile, Google’s custom chips are emerging as viable competition to Nvidia’s AI dominance, with Meta reportedly considering switching.
The University of Washington just completed a $3.7 million solar canopy project that transforms parking spaces into clean energy generators. The installation includes EV charging for 20 vehicles and has infrastructure ready for massive expansion. This pilot represents the future of sustainable campu
More than 1,000 Amazon workers have anonymously signed a letter criticizing the company’s aggressive AI development. They warn this approach could cause “staggering damage to democracy, to our jobs, and to the earth” amid massive data center expansion.
GE Aerospace is making a major $53 million investment in its West Jefferson, North Carolina facility. The expansion will add over 35,000 square feet and create more than 40 new jobs focused on producing critical components for CFM LEAP engines.
Apple has pulled its French thriller “The Hunt” just before its scheduled December 3 debut following plagiarism allegations. The series allegedly copied the plot of Douglas Fairbairn’s 1973 novel “Shoot,” which was adapted into a 1976 film.
Christie’s will auction the three-page document that created Apple Computer Company on January 23, 2026. The contract shows the original 45/45/10 ownership split between Jobs, Wozniak, and Ron Wayne, who famously sold his stake for just $800 days later.
The PS5 Digital Edition Slim has hit its lowest price in a year at $399, moving over 20,000 units last month alone. This Black Friday deal might not last until the actual holiday as Sony offloads remaining inventory at no-margin pricing.
