Semiconductors
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) posted a 34% year-over-year jump in November sales, signaling sustained strong demand for its artificial intelligence (AI)-focused chips. The company, which supplies major tech players like Apple and Nvidia, reported revenue of $8.48 billion for the month. Despite the robust year-over-year growth, November
Energy
The dream of nuclear fusion—an energy source that mimics the sun’s core—is closer than ever to becoming a reality. Multiple startups are preparing to demonstrate their progress, with hopes of solving the global energy crisis. However, technological, financial, and scientific hurdles still stand in their way. What
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Reddit has rolled out Reddit Answers, its new AI-powered search tool that allows users to find summarized content directly on the platform, bypassing traditional search engines like Google. The move marks Reddit's entry into the escalating AI search wars, further modernizing its search experience and driving investor enthusiasm.
Advertising
Omnicom Group has announced its agreement to acquire Interpublic Group (IPG), a move that will merge the world’s third- and fourth-largest advertising holding companies, creating the largest ad company globally. This unprecedented merger underscores a strategic effort to harness new technologies, accelerate innovation, and redefine the advertising industry. A
Quantum Computing
Google has unveiled its new quantum computing chip, “Willow”, which claims to solve problems in just five minutes that would take the world’s fastest supercomputers a staggering 10 septillion years to complete. This marks a significant milestone in the race for practical quantum computing – a field poised to revolutionize
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI has officially launched Sora, its highly anticipated text-to-video AI model, as part of its 12-day “ship-mas” product release series. The tool is available to ChatGPT subscribers across the US and “most other countries,” offering a revolutionary way to generate AI-powered videos. Alongside the launch, OpenAI introduced Sora Turbo, an
Telecommunications
Elon Musk’s Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, is experiencing explosive growth, with global internet traffic more than tripling in 2024, according to Cloudflare data. As Starlink rapidly expands across the globe, it’s becoming increasingly visible on planes, cruise ships, and RVs, revolutionizing connectivity for travelers and remote
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Jack Ma, co-founder of Alibaba Group and Ant Group, has voiced strong confidence in the future of Ant Group, emphasizing the vast opportunities artificial intelligence (AI) presents for the fintech giant. Ma’s remarks came during Ant Group’s 20th anniversary celebration, marking a rare public appearance since the Chinese
Advertising
The global advertising market is poised for continued growth in 2025, but the tempo is slowing. After the post-pandemic boom, the industry appears to be settling into a steady, single-digit pace, echoing trends from the mid-2000s. Forecasts highlight regional disparities, political uncertainties, and sector-specific shifts that could reshape the market.
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Massive hyperscale data centers—designed to handle cloud computing and AI demands—are drawing interest from developers eyeing South Dakota as a potential hub. With its cold climate and abundant wind energy, the state offers ideal conditions for these energy-intensive facilities. However, the demand for electricity poses challenges for local
New research reveals that twisted carbon nanotubes can store three times more energy per unit mass than lithium-ion batteries, making them an innovative solution for lightweight and safe energy storage. This breakthrough opens doors for applications in medical implants, sensors, and other compact technologies. The Discovery A global team of
For a brief window on Saturday, some users of Elon Musk's social platform, X, gained access to Aurora, a new photorealistic image generator powered by Grok, Musk's AI model. While the tool hasn’t been widely released yet, its test performance revealed significant improvements over its
In 2007, Vizio disrupted the TV market by delivering high-quality flat-screen TVs at a fraction of the cost of competitors like Sony and Samsung. Now, Walmart’s $2.3 billion acquisition of Vizio signals a new disruption—not in hardware, but in advertising technology and data-driven consumer engagement. From Flat
If you’ve recently searched for an apartment and noticed sky-high rent prices across the board, you’re not imagining things. RealPage, a leading software company, is at the center of an antitrust storm for allegedly driving up rental costs through its algorithm-driven pricing platform. Federal prosecutors and lawmakers argue
Building a brand community is about creating meaningful connections with your audience. A strong community creates loyalty, advocacy, and long-term growth. Here are 3 key principles to guide you in building a thriving brand community: 1. Shared Purpose: Align on a Common Mission A community forms when people unite around
Alex Karp, the CEO of Palantir Technologies, acknowledges the dual-edge nature of his company’s technology. Palantir’s software—powered by machine learning and AI—is optimizing everything from manufacturing and supply chains to modern warfare. In Ukraine and across the Middle East, Palantir’s AI tools are proving critical
In a significant milestone for humanoid robotics, Polish firm Clone Robotics has introduced its first full-scale humanoid robot, Clone Alpha. This innovative android integrates synthetic organs and artificial muscles, closely mimicking human skeletal, muscular, vascular, and nervous functions. The company has now begun accepting preorders for the first 279 units
Meta's AI assistant, Meta AI, has surpassed 500 million monthly active users, marking a significant milestone in the company's AI initiatives. This rapid growth is attributed to its integration across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, providing users with features such as real-time information retrieval
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has expanded access to its Grok chatbot, making it available to all users on X, including those without Premium subscriptions. Non-subscribers can now interact with Grok, though with certain usage limitations. This move aims to increase user engagement and position Grok as a
Uber has launched its first international robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in partnership with Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide. This initiative allows customers to book self-driving cars through the Uber app at standard UberX and Uber Comfort rates. Initially, these vehicles will have safety drivers onboard, with
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has unveiled a bold, two-pronged vision for the iconic coffee chain: to combine speed and efficiency with the inviting "third-place" atmosphere that has long defined the brand. In a recent interview with Good Morning America, Niccol outlined a strategy that focuses on streamlining service
