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SoftBank Scraps Intel Deal for AI Chip Development, Eyes TSMC as New Partner - Report
SoftBank's ambitious plan to develop a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) chip in collaboration with Intel has collapsed, marking a significant setback in the Japanese tech giant's efforts to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market. The Financial Times first reported that the partnership faltered after Intel struggled to meet SoftBank's stringent requirements for production volume and speed, leading SoftBank to shift its focus to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker. 
SoftBank's ambitious plan to develop a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) chip in collaboration with Intel has collapsed, marking a significant setback in the Japanese tech giant's efforts to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market. The Financial Times first reported that the partnership faltered after Intel struggled to meet SoftBank's stringent requirements for production volume and speed, leading SoftBank to shift its focus to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker. -
DOJ Mulls Historic Breakup of Google Following Landmark Antitrust Ruling
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly considering a groundbreaking move to dismantle Google's sprawling business empire after a recent landmark antitrust ruling found the tech giant guilty of maintaining an illegal monopoly over online search. According to sources familiar with the discussions, DOJ attorneys are exploring various options, including the potential divestiture of key Google assets such as its Android operating system, Chrome web browser, and advertising platform, AdWords. 
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly considering a groundbreaking move to dismantle Google's sprawling business empire after a recent landmark antitrust ruling found the tech giant guilty of maintaining an illegal monopoly over online search. According to sources familiar with the discussions, DOJ attorneys are exploring various options, including the potential divestiture of key Google assets such as its Android operating system, Chrome web browser, and advertising platform, AdWords. -
Technical Difficulties Derail Trump’s Interview with Musk on X, Echoes DeSantis’ Botched Launch
Elon Musk's much-anticipated interview with former President Donald Trump on X, formerly known as Twitter, got off to a rocky start on Monday night, plagued by technical difficulties that led to a delayed broadcast and frustrations among the millions of users attempting to join the event. T 
Elon Musk's much-anticipated interview with former President Donald Trump on X, formerly known as Twitter, got off to a rocky start on Monday night, plagued by technical difficulties that led to a delayed broadcast and frustrations among the millions of users attempting to join the event. T -
Apple Plans Massive M4 Chip Rollout Across Entire Mac Range, Redesigns on the Horizon
Apple is gearing up for a significant overhaul of its Mac lineup, with plans to transition its entire range of computers to the new M4 chip over the next year. This ambitious move will mark the first time that Apple has used the same chip generation across all its Mac products, from the compact Mac mini to the powerful Mac Pro. 
Apple is gearing up for a significant overhaul of its Mac lineup, with plans to transition its entire range of computers to the new M4 chip over the next year. This ambitious move will mark the first time that Apple has used the same chip generation across all its Mac products, from the compact Mac mini to the powerful Mac Pro. -
Lumen Stock Soars by 93% After Securing $5 Billion in AI Deals
Lumen Technologies announced securing $5 billion in new contracts to install fiber cables essential for AI data processing. This significant development led to a dramatic 93% rise in the company's stock, closing at $5 per share on Tuesday. Lumen, which provides fiber networks necessary for AI operations, is also in discussions for an additional $7 billion in potential deals as customer demand continues to grow. 
Lumen Technologies announced securing $5 billion in new contracts to install fiber cables essential for AI data processing. This significant development led to a dramatic 93% rise in the company's stock, closing at $5 per share on Tuesday. Lumen, which provides fiber networks necessary for AI operations, is also in discussions for an additional $7 billion in potential deals as customer demand continues to grow. -
Microsoft Fires Back at Delta Over $500 Million Outage Blame
Microsoft and cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike are pushing back against Delta Air Lines' assertion that a recent technology outage, which led to thousands of canceled flights, was their fault. The dispute centers around a global IT failure in July that Delta claims cost the airline $500 million. The tension between the tech giants and the airline has escalated, with both sides trading barbs over the handling and responsibility of the incident. 
Microsoft and cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike are pushing back against Delta Air Lines' assertion that a recent technology outage, which led to thousands of canceled flights, was their fault. The dispute centers around a global IT failure in July that Delta claims cost the airline $500 million. The tension between the tech giants and the airline has escalated, with both sides trading barbs over the handling and responsibility of the incident. -
ByteDance Launches AI Video App Jimeng AI, Rivals OpenAI's Sora
ByteDance has launched Jimeng AI, a new application that converts text prompts into videos. This latest innovation positions ByteDance alongside a growing list of Chinese technology firms diving into the burgeoning AI video market, a space notably targeted by OpenAI with its Sora model. 
ByteDance has launched Jimeng AI, a new application that converts text prompts into videos. This latest innovation positions ByteDance alongside a growing list of Chinese technology firms diving into the burgeoning AI video market, a space notably targeted by OpenAI with its Sora model. -
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI Over Microsoft Partnership, Alleging Fraud and Breach of Contract
Elon Musk has reignited his legal battle against OpenAI, this time targeting its partnership with Microsoft. In a lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California, Musk accuses OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman of fraud and breach of contract, alleging they swindled him out of $45 million. Musk claims the AI venture deviated from its original mission to develop technology "for the benefit of humanity" by forming a lucrative partnership with Microsoft. 
Elon Musk has reignited his legal battle against OpenAI, this time targeting its partnership with Microsoft. In a lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California, Musk accuses OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman of fraud and breach of contract, alleging they swindled him out of $45 million. Musk claims the AI venture deviated from its original mission to develop technology "for the benefit of humanity" by forming a lucrative partnership with Microsoft. -
Groq Secures $640 Million in Funding Led by BlackRock, Valuation Soars to $2.8 Billion
Groq, a Silicon Valley startup specializing in AI chips, has successfully raised $640 million in a Series D funding round, bringing its valuation to an impressive $2.8 billion. This latest round of funding was spearheaded by BlackRock, with significant contributions from Cisco Investments, Samsung Catalyst Fund, and several other notable investors. 
Groq, a Silicon Valley startup specializing in AI chips, has successfully raised $640 million in a Series D funding round, bringing its valuation to an impressive $2.8 billion. This latest round of funding was spearheaded by BlackRock, with significant contributions from Cisco Investments, Samsung Catalyst Fund, and several other notable investors. -
Apple's First Foldable iPad Faces Delays, Expected Now in 2026 Due to Display Issues
Apple Inc. may face delays in launching its first foldable device, originally anticipated for 2025, according to new insights from Haitong Securities analyst Jeff Pu. The analyst, in a note to investors, highlighted that the expected release of Apple's foldable iPad could be pushed to 2026 due to concerns over display durability. 
Apple Inc. may face delays in launching its first foldable device, originally anticipated for 2025, according to new insights from Haitong Securities analyst Jeff Pu. The analyst, in a note to investors, highlighted that the expected release of Apple's foldable iPad could be pushed to 2026 due to concerns over display durability.
