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TSMC’s AI Boom Continues as Revenue Tops Estimates
According to Bloomberg Business, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) saw its December-quarter revenue jump roughly 20% to NT$1.05 trillion, or about $33.1 billion. That figure…
Xpeng’s AI Pivot: More Than Just a Car Company Now
According to Reuters, Chinese automaker Xpeng is repositioning itself as a "physical AI" company rather than just a carmaker. Founder and CEO He Xiaopeng announced…
xAI’s Losses Balloon to $1.46B as It Chases the Optimus Dream
According to Bloomberg Business, Elon Musk's AI startup xAI reported a net loss of $1.46 billion for the September 2025 quarter, up from a $1…
Companies Are Still Screwing Up Identity Security
According to Computerworld, a new study from security firm CyberArk reveals that 63% of cybersecurity leaders admit their own employees bypass security controls just to…
Microsoft Wants You to Shop Inside Its AI Chat
According to Windows Report | Error-free Tech Life, Microsoft is now testing a new Copilot Checkout feature for its US users. This feature lets customers…
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Samsung’s Memory Boom Is About To Make Its Phones More Expensive
According to SamMobile, Samsung is experiencing a significant surge in profits from its memory semiconductor business due to an ongoing industry-wide shortage. However, this very…
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The AI Drug Lab Is Here, And It’s Not What You Think
According to The Economist, the pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a radical AI-driven transformation, moving research from traditional wet labs to…
Venezuela’s Acting President Reaches Out to US After Maduro Capture
According to Bloomberg Business, Venezuela's acting president, Delcy RodrÃguez, has invited the U.S. to work on a "cooperation agenda" following…
Capita’s Broken Pension Portal: Please Wait for AI Chatbots
According to TheRegister.com, UK outsourcer Capita has told users of its new Civil Service Pension Scheme (CSPS) portal to hold…
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Array Labs Raises $20M to Mass-Produce Radar Like iPhones
According to Manufacturing.net, Array Labs has announced a $20 million Series A funding round led by Catapult Ventures. The company, which went through Y Combinator,…
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Judge Lets HPE Keep Merging With Juniper, For Now
According to Bloomberg Business, US District Judge Casey Pitts in San Jose ruled on Thursday that Hewlett Packard Enterprise can continue integrating Juniper Networks while…
How Customs Brokers Are Using AI to Cut Tariff Costs
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Chobani’s $20 Billion Valuation Marks New Era for Food Manufacturing Innovation
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DIRECTV to Introduce AI-Powered Personalized Ads Featuring Viewer Faces on Idle Screens
DIRECTV is reportedly planning to transform idle TV screens into personalized advertising spaces using artificial intelligence technology. The new system will integrate viewer facial features directly into customized ads while offering alternative screensaver options. Implementation is expected to begin in early 2026 for Gemini device users.
AI-Driven Advertising Coming to Idle Television Screens
DIRECTV is reportedly preparing to launch a groundbreaking advertising system that will utilize artificial intelligence to create personalized commercials featuring viewers’ own faces, according to reports from industry sources. The television service provider has announced a partnership with Glance to develop this new advertising platform that will transform how consumers interact with their idle television screens.
Samsung Scraps Ultra-Thin Ambitions as Galaxy S26 Edge Cancellation Signals Strategic Retreat
In a dramatic reversal of its flagship smartphone strategy, Samsung Electronics has reportedly canceled development of the Galaxy S26 Edge…
Apple Unleashes M5 Chip Built On 3nm With Huge Uplifts In AI, CPU And GPU
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NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Implements Major Workforce Reduction Amid Budget Uncertainty
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is cutting 550 positions in a significant workforce reduction. The cuts come amid budget uncertainty and could impact future Mars exploration missions, including the ambitious Mars Sample Return project.
Major Workforce Reduction at NASA’s Premier Research Facility
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), NASA’s primary center for robotic space exploration, has announced it will eliminate 550 positions, according to reports. The cuts represent approximately 10% of the facility’s 5,500-person workforce and will affect technical, support, and business teams at the renowned research and development center.
AI Hardware Price Wars Intensify as GPU Rental Costs Plunge
Nvidia’s flagship AI accelerators now rent for as low as $2.80 per hour, representing significant declines from previous pricing. Industry analysts suggest this reflects an emerging divide between hyperscale cloud providers and smaller competitors in the AI infrastructure market.
AI Computing Market Shows Divergent Pricing Trends
The artificial intelligence hardware market is experiencing dramatic price fluctuations, with GPU rental costs for AI training plummeting while major cloud providers maintain stable premium pricing, according to recent industry analysis. Sources indicate that Nvidia’s B200 GPU accelerator, which reportedly cost approximately $500,000 upon its late 2024 release, now rents for as low as $2.80 per hour—representing a significant decline from earlier pricing levels.