Qualcomm delivered better-than-expected quarterly results with $11.27 billion in revenue and strong guidance. Despite the positive numbers, shares dropped 2% as analysts remain divided about the company’s future without Apple’s modem business. The chipmaker faces a complete phase-out of Apple modem
Volklec is expanding into underwater power systems through a major partnership with Walker Subsea. Their D-Sea battery pack aims to revolutionize subsea vehicle autonomy by eliminating reliance on surface vessels. Underwater trials are scheduled for early 2026.
Google is making its seventh-generation Tensor Processing Unit widely available after initial testing. The Ironwood chip connects up to 9,216 units in a single pod and is already being adopted by major AI companies like Anthropic. This marks Google’s latest move to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in AI
Snap has struck a massive deal with Perplexity that will integrate the AI search engine directly into Snapchat. The arrangement involves $400 million in cash and equity flowing to Snap. Perplexity gains exposure to Snapchat’s 940 million users through the platform’s My AI chatbot.
Microsoft is creating an anonymous reporting channel for employees to raise ethical concerns about company technology. The move comes after controversy over Azure services allegedly used by Israel’s military.
ZincFive has unveiled the BC 2 AI, an AI-optimized UPS battery cabinet using nickel-zinc technology. It’s designed to handle the intense power surges from GPU clusters while maintaining traditional backup capabilities. The system promises to reduce space requirements and infrastructure costs for AI
Scientists are struggling with cloud computing costs and availability despite promises of on-demand resources. A recent performance study showed one lab incurred $4,000 in charges while waiting for nodes that were never allocated. The fundamental mismatch between business models and scientific workf
Samsung Electronics has acquired Europe’s largest HVAC company FläktGroup in a strategic move to expand into commercial climate control systems. The acquisition will integrate FläktGroup’s technology with Samsung’s SmartThings Pro and b.IoT platforms. This positions Samsung to compete in the growing
Company leaders are taking a hardline stance with employees, demanding compliance on everything from AI adoption to political alignment. The shift comes as layoffs rise and workers become more cautious about job-hopping. Management experts say this represents a dramatic power shift from just a few y
Ventures Platform has secured $64 million toward its $75 million target for African startups. The Nigerian government’s participation marks its debut VC investment, signaling strong local support for the continent’s tech ecosystem.
