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Nvidia Slams AI Chip Smuggling: Warns Bootleg Data Centers in China Are a Risky Gamble

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Nvidia issued a strong warning on Thursday about the use of unauthorized AI chips in underground data centers, calling the practice both technically flawed and economically unsustainable. The statement followed a recent investigative report alleging that over $1 billion worth of Nvidia’s high-performance chips have been illicitly funneled into China. “Building data centers using smuggled […]

Nvidia CEO Eyes Return to Advanced Chip Sales in China as Export Curbs Ease

Breaking the Language Barrier: Apple, Google & Meta Race to Build Real-Time Universal Translators

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For decades, sci-fi series like Star Trek and novels such as The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy envisioned universal translators — futuristic devices that could instantly convert one language into another. What once belonged to the realm of fiction is now becoming a reality. During its latest iPhone event, Apple showcased a dream scenario for […]

Sam Altman Calls ‘AGI’ an Outdated Buzzword — Experts Agree It’s Time for a New Conversation

Microsoft Hikes Xbox Prices in the U.S. Amid Economic Shifts and Tariff Pressures

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REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft announced on Friday that it will raise the retail prices of several Xbox consoles in the U.S. starting October, citing the impact of a shifting macroeconomic environment. The company clarified that accessories such as controllers and headsets will remain unaffected, and pricing across other countries will stay unchanged. Although Microsoft did […]

Microsoft Secures $6 Billion U.S. Government Cloud Savings Deal to Boost AI and Digital Transformation

Oura Hits $11 Billion Valuation After $900M Funding Boost to Redefine Wearable Health Tech

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Oura announced Tuesday that it has secured over $900 million in a Series E funding round, pushing the Finnish wearable tech company’s valuation to an impressive $11 billion. The round was led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, with new investor ICONIQ joining alongside existing backers Whale Rock and Atreides. “With this funding, we’re accelerating […]

Bullish Ups IPO Target to Nearly $1B, Eyes $4.8B Valuation Amid Crypto Market Momentum

SAP Commits €20 Billion to Europe’s Sovereign Cloud to Accelerate AI Innovation

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German enterprise software leader SAP announced on Tuesday a landmark plan to invest more than €20 billion ($23.3 billion) over the next decade to strengthen its sovereign cloud infrastructure in Europe. The investment will expand SAP’s sovereign cloud portfolio by introducing a new infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platform, giving European businesses secure access to advanced computing services […]

Amazon Acquires Bee AI to Supercharge Alexa with Wearable Voice Assistant Tech

EU Accuses TikTok and Meta of Violating Transparency Rules Under Landmark Tech Law

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The European Commission, which serves as the executive branch of the European Union, announced on Friday that it has preliminarily found Meta and TikTok in breach of key transparency requirements set under the Digital Services Act (DSA) — the EU’s groundbreaking technology regulation. According to the Commission, the two U.S.-based tech giants failed to provide […]

TikTok Faces U.S. Blackout as Commerce Chief Demands American Control Over App

Trump Ally Slams Tim Cook for Delays in Shifting iPhone Production from China

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Former White House trade advisor Peter Navarro has sharply criticized Apple CEO Tim Cook, accusing him of dragging his feet in reducing Apple’s manufacturing reliance on China. “Since the first Trump administration, Cook has repeatedly asked for more time to relocate Apple’s factories from China,” Navarro said during a recent interview. “It’s become Silicon Valley’s […]

Apple Rebounds in China with First iPhone Sales Growth in Two Years

How Huawei Rose from Telecom Player to China’s AI Powerhouse

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Despite years of U.S. restrictions, Huawei has transformed itself from a telecom hardware supplier into a leading force in China’s AI ecosystem. Once sidelined by trade bans, the Shenzhen-based company now competes head-on with global heavyweights—including Nvidia—by deploying cutting-edge semiconductors, industrial AI products, and full-stack infrastructure. Paul Triolo, the China lead at the DGA‑Albright Stonebridge […]

Nvidia CEO Plays Diplomatic Balancing Act, Says China Doesn’t Rely on U.S. AI Chips for Military

Nasdaq Backs Winklevoss Twins’ Gemini with $50M Investment Ahead of IPO

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Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has secured a major boost from Nasdaq just days before its highly anticipated initial public offering. The global stock exchange operator is investing $50 million in Gemini as part of a strategic partnership that will enable Nasdaq to integrate the exchange’s custodial services for its […]

Bitcoin Soars as Trump Greenlights Crypto Access in 401(k) Retirement Plans

Amazon Cut-off More AWS Jobs Amid Push to Reshape Workforce for AI Era

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Amazon has confirmed another round of job cuts, this time affecting roles within its cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services (AWS). “In light of a careful evaluation of our organizational priorities and strategic focus areas, we’ve made the tough decision to eliminate certain roles across select AWS teams,” a company spokesperson said. “We recognize the […]

Trump Meets Nvidia CEO After $4 Trillion Milestone Amid AI Chip Export Tensions