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OpenAI Secures $40 Billion Funding Deal With SoftBank, Others
SoftBank has agreed a funding deal that will see OpenAI being provided with up to $40 billion in funding, upon certain conditions
Tesla Sales Plummet Amid Elon Musk Backlash
Tesla sales have plummeted to lowest level in three years, as deliveries of new EVs plunge amid a backlash against CEO Elon Musk
Amazon Launches Nova AI Agent To Perform Browser Actions
New addition. Next generation foundation model, as Amazon Nova model launches to perform actions within web browser
Meta AI Head Announces Departure
Head of artificial intelligence research at Meta Platforms has announced she is leaving the social networking giant
OpenAI To Release Open-Weight AI Model
OpenAI to release customisable open-weight model in coming months as it faces pressure from open-source rivals DeepSeek, Llama, Qwen
Samsung AI Fridge Creates Shopping Lists, Adjusts AC
Samsung's Bespoke AI-powered fridge monitors food to create shopping lists, displays TikTok videos, locates misplaced phones
Huawei Consumer Revenues Surge Amidst Smartphone Comeback
Huawei sees 38 percent jump in consumer revenues as its smartphone comeback continues to gather pace, as it adapts to US sanctions
China Approves First ‘Flying Car’ Licences
In world-first, China approves commercial flights for EHang autonomous passenger drone, paving way for imminent launch of aerial city tours
Microsoft Shutters Shanghai Lab In Latest China Pullback
Microsoft closes down IoT and AI lab it operated in Shanghai tech district in latest move to pull back from China investments
Elon Musk’s xAI Buys Social Media Platform X
Elon Musk sells social media platform X to his AI start-up xAI in a move to combine resources, share AI-fuelled market value with X investors
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Microsoft Drops AI Data Centre Projects
Microsoft drops data centre projects amounting to 2 gigawatts of power consumption as investors question massive AI capital expenditures
BYD Tops Tesla On Global Revenues
China's BYD beats out Tesla in worldwide revenues with $107bn in sales for 2024, as Tesla sees sales plummet in Europe and elsewhere
NASA, Boeing To Begin Starliner Testing After ‘Anomalies’
American space agency prepares for testing of Boeing's Starliner, to ensure it has two space transport options that can carry astronauts
EU To Invest €1.3bn in AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Skills
As UK and Europe develop closer military ties, European Commission says it will invest €1.3 billion in AI and cybersecurity
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Green IT – What You Need to Know About Sustainable IT
What’s sustainable IT, and who needs it? Let’s explore one of the hottest trends in the tech industry, including its definition, benefits, and five simple tips for implementation. It’s time to make your IT a little green!
Newspaper Lawsuit Against OpenAI Can Proceed Says Judge
Copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft from The New York Times and other newspapers can proceed, judge rules
Napster Sold And Will Return As Interactive Streaming Service
New chapter for famous name from Internet's early days, Napster, has been acquired and will return as social and interactive music platform
Waymo Confirms Washington DC Robotaxi Plan For 2026
Pioneering robotaxi service from Alphabet's Waymo to go live in Washington DC next year, as US expansion continues
US Adds 50 Chinese Firms To AI, Chip Blacklist
Dozens of Chinese firms added to US export blacklist, in order to hamper Beijing's AI and computing initiatives
Tesla Europe Sales Plummet, As Owners Return EVs At Record Levels
Chinese rival BYD overtakes global revenues of Elon Musk's Tesla, as record number of Tesla owners return their EVs
OpenAI’s Lightcap To Take On Expanded Role
OpenAI chief operating officer Brad Lightcap to oversee international expansion as company consolidates lead in AI industry
China Unveils Deep-Sea Cable-Cutting Device
Chinese researchers publish details on device that could wreak havoc on undersea communications cables in times of crisis
Pat Gelsinger Joins Faith-Based Tech Company Gloo
Former Intel chief Gelsinger expands role at Gloo, becoming executive chairman and head of technology amidst move into AI
MEPs Ramp Pressure For Second EU Chips Act
MEPs add to Commission pressure for second EU Chips Act amidst industry calls for renewed support for European semiconductor sector
Xiaomi Raises $5.5bn In Expanded Share Sale
Smartphone maker Xiaomi reportedly raises about $5.5bn in Hong Kong share sale as it invests heavily in move to electric vehicles
BYD Launches Rival To Tesla’s Model 3 At Half Price
BYD's Qin L EV sedan starts at about half the price of Tesla's Model 3, offers similar features, as Tesla's China sales struggle
Ex-Cruise Chief Vogt Raises $150m For Robotics Start-Up
Former Cruise chief executive Kyle Vogt reportedly raises $150m for The Bot Company at $2bn valuation, as investors rush to back AI start-ups
Apple Reshuffles Executives As AI Plans Struggle
Apple reportedly reassigns Siri development to executive behind Vision Pro after acknowledging delays to much-hyped AI features