Technology
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Nvidia-Backed CoreWeave Soars on AI GPU Boom as Profitability Remains Elusive
A cloud player in the AI era is turning heads with GPU-on-demand access and a close Nvidia partnership. With big bets on next-gen hardware and a surge in revenue momentum, CoreWeave is capturing investor attention even as it forges ahead on profitability. A look at how this AI infrastructure play is shaping the cloud race.
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Xicoia to Launch Hyperreal AI Stars at Zurich Film Festival
Introducing Xicoia: an AI talent studio poised to redefine digital stardom with hyperreal, emotionally intelligent personas. These aren’t static avatars—each character carries backstories, evolving voices, and platform-tuned interactions. Meet Tilly Norwood, the first AI persona drawing early attention, as a vast universe of characters begins to unfold across film, games, and beyond.
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Huawei Sets Stage for Open-Source AI by 2025 with New Toolkits and Open Models
Huawei unveiled a bold open-source AI roadmap at Connect 2025, targeting year-end release of core tools, Mind kits, and foundation models. With CANN interface openness, UB OS integration, and PyTorch/vLLM compatibility, the move aims to boost community collaboration—even as licensing and governance details remain to be clarified. A new era for open AI development could…
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Swift Bets on Blockchain for Real-Time Global Payments
Swift is testing a blockchain-based ledger with more than 30 banks to speed up and secure cross-border payments. The prototype, powered by Consensys technology, hints at real-time processing and reduced costs—signaling a bold shift in global finance.
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Xiaomi 17 Pro Series Debuts Back Display, Signaling a New Era for Flagship Design
Xiaomi’s 17 Pro duo introduces a bold new look with a second screen on the back. This clever twist aims to boost selfies, notifications, and gaming without folding tech, signaling a fresh design direction for flagship phones. A teaser of what premium phones might become.
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Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4.5 Extends Autonomous Coding to 30 Hours
Anthropic just unveiled Claude Sonnet 4.5, a new AI built for long-running, autonomous coding and smarter user interactions. Capable of handling tasks for up to 30 hours straight, it signals a bold shift in AI-powered development tools. As rivals race to outpace each other, Sonnet 4.5 could reshuffle how developers collaborate with machines.
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AI Hiring Experiment in Swedish Fintech Raises Questions About the Future of Jobs
A bold AI experiment in Sweden sparks a conversation about the real-world costs and benefits of replacing people with machines. When automation meets service quality and business value, the pivot back to human workers tells a nuanced tale about balance, trust, and the future of work. A candid look at how innovation, risk, and human…
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Tilly Norwood: AI Actress Sparks Hollywood Backlash Over AI in Entertainment
An AI-generated actress sparks a Hollywood firestorm, fueling a heated debate over identity, creativity, and the future of performance. As industry voices weigh in on authenticity and representation, the boundaries between innovation and craft are pushed to the edge.
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Red Lobster and SoundHound AI Announce AI-Powered Phone Ordering
Red Lobster teams up with SoundHound AI to debut an AI-powered phone ordering system aimed at smoothing takeout and cutting wait times. The technology handles high call volumes, answers menu questions, and routes orders straight to the kitchen—with a live-agent option for a personal touch.
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Celanese Deploys Private 5G at Texas Plants with NTT Data and Celona
Celanese’s Texas plants are piloting a private 5G network built with Celona and NTT Data to boost safety, automate operations, and deliver reliable outdoor connectivity. The rollout hints at a broader industrial IoT path with potential global expansion across Celanese facilities.
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YouTube Debuts Hide Button for End Screens and Drops Hover-to-Subscribe on Desktop
Two YouTube tweaks put the viewer first: a new “Hide” button to dismiss end screens on a per-video basis, and the removal of the hover-to-subscribe watermark. Expect fewer interruptions with only a minimal impact on creators.
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Polkadot and Kusama Prepare Asset Hub Migration with Binance Backing
Polkadot and Kusama are stepping into a new era with Asset Hub, a framework designed to simplify token issuance and boost scalability across parachains. Binance is backing the transition with a staged rollout that keeps trading steady while deposits and withdrawals pause briefly. This upgrade signals a bold move toward a more scalable and secure…
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State-Sponsored Cyber Threats Target Critical Infrastructure
An escalating wave of sophisticated cyber intrusions against critical infrastructure is testing national defenses and economic stability. As state-backed actors push the limits, governments and the private sector are stepping up joint efforts to harden defenses and stay ahead of the evolving threat.
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Twitch Rewind: The New Way to Jump Back in Live Streams
Twitch is testing a new Rewind feature that lets you jump back during a live stream. Early access will be gated to Turbo subscribers and select channels, with a desktop-only rollout before broader availability. It hints at a more interactive viewing experience for creators and fans alike.
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Huawei Teases Open-Source AI Compute Push With Ascend Chips and Atlas SuperPods
Huawei unveils a bold, multi-year push into AI and high-performance computing, introducing new Ascend chip generations, SuperPoDs, and open-source tools that could redefine how computing clusters scale. From the DeepSeek-R1 debut to Atlas SuperClusters and unprecedented NPU power, the roadmap points to a new era of open, scalable computing.
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Swift Bets on Ethereum Layer-2 Linea for Interbank Messaging Pilot
Swift is testing a blockchain-based overhaul of interbank messaging, selecting ConsenSys’ Linea for a high-profile pilot. The program will explore multi-bank messaging, tokenized assets, and privacy-preserving transactions on an Ethereum layer-2 network. If successful, it could accelerate faster, more transparent cross-border payments across the global banking network.
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Google’s 27th Anniversary: Nostalgic 1998 Doodle Revisits Humble Beginnings
Google is celebrating 27 years with a nostalgic Doodle that nods to its 1998 logo and humble garage beginnings. The tribute sketches a remarkable journey from a campus project to a global tech giant and teases the latest strides in artificial intelligence. A brief glimpse into the company’s evolution that may leave you wondering what…
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Google Celebrates 27th Birthday with 1998 Logo Return and Nostalgic Doodle
Google celebrates 27 years with a nostalgic nod to its 1998 logo and a playful Doodle, revisiting the garage-startup roots that launched a tech titan. From humble beginnings to bold AI ambitions, this milestone looks back while hinting at what’s next for the company.
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AI’s Quiet Shake-Up for Early-Career Tech Workers
AI is reshaping the early-career job landscape, with young software engineers among those most affected. New findings suggest AI is handling more routine tasks, while seasoned professionals remain relatively insulated—at least for now. The study also distinguishes between AI that augments human work and AI that automates, hinting at a future where smart collaboration could…
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ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X: Windows-Powered Handhelds Hit Preorder
Microsoft and Asus unveil the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X—two handhelds that fuse Windows-based PC gaming with portable play. With US preorders at $599 and $999 and a streamlined, controller-friendly Windows shell, the devices spark a fresh debate about value and performance. Regional rollouts and early impressions are on the horizon.
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Amex Platinum Hikes Annual Fee to $895 with New Perks and Upgraded App Theme
American Express is raising the Platinum card’s annual fee and rolling out a fresh wave of perks, including an upgraded app and bigger credits. The changes are aimed at boosting value and exclusivity for cardholders. Here’s what it could mean for current users and prospective applicants.
