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TSMC secures annual US licence to import chipmaking equipment for China operations

The US has quietly extended critical support to TSMC’s China operations, granting…
OpenAI focussing on audio-first AI future

OpenAI accelerates push into advanced Audio AI as it prepares to launch an audio device next year

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is starting the new year with a renewed focus on…

xAI buys third data center near Memphis to expand Colossus, aiming for 2GW of AI compute power

As the AI infrastructure race intensifies, Elon Musk’s xAI is scaling up…
Nvidia deepens Intel partnership with investment

Nvidia in talks to acquire AI21 Labs in $2-3 Bn talent-focused deal: Report

In a bid to strengthen its AI research capabilities and stay ahead…

SoftBank completes $40bn investment in OpenAI, acquiring 11% stake in the process

SoftBank is ending the year with the completion of its long-anticipated investment…
Meta acquires Manus to scale AI agents

Meta deepens AI Agent play with $2Bn acquisition of Manus

Social media parent Meta has now scooped up Manus, a developer of…
samsung google photos

Samsung is bringing ‘Google Photos’ to its smart TVs in 2026 as part of AI push

Samsung is expanding what its TVs can do beyond just streaming shows…
softbank

SoftBank backs DigitalBridge with $4Bn to expand its global AI infrastructure network

SoftBank is betting big on strengthening its digital infrastructure by acquiring the…
Nvidia deepens Intel partnership with investment

Nvidia completes $5Bn investment in Intel that will result in co-developed AI chips

Intel has completed the sale of 214.78 million common shares to chipmaking…
China’s private space sector accelerates

Beijing shifts state venture capital focus towards semicon and deep tech with large new VC funds

China has launched three state-backed venture capital funds with a combined size…
coforge encora

India’s Coforge is buying US-based Encora in $2.35Bn all-stock deal to expand AI capabilities

As the battle for AI and digital engineering intensifies, Indian IT services…
Lyft

Baidu’s robotaxis to enter London streets in 2026 through an Uber and Lyft partnership

London is about to become a testing ground for the next wave…
Facebook’s AI Reels feed to prioritize freshness

Meta looks for AI catchup with new ‘Mango’ image and video AI model, targeting 2026 release

As artificial intelligence evolves beyond text-based interactions, companies across the tech industry…

OpenAI launches built-in app store in ChatGPT for third-party apps

After CEO Sam Altman declared a ‘Code Red‘ to improve ChatGPT’s performance…
google gemini 3 flash

Google rolls out ‘Gemini 3 Flash’ as its latest default model, claiming it surpasses GPT-5.2 on select tests

Weeks after it forced OpenAI to declare an official ‘Code Red’, Google…
coursera buys udemy

Coursera to acquire Udemy in $2.5Bn merger that will run an AI-focused learning platform

Coursera is making a big bet on consolidation in online education by…
databricks

Databricks rockets to $134Bn valuation after $4Bn AI-fueled fundraise

“AI Bubble” maybe a thing in the public markets, but it certainly…
SoftBank invests in Intel turnaround effort

Intel looks to buy SambaNova for $1.6B as it plays catch up in AI

Facing intense pressure from rivals dominating the AI hardware market, Intel is…
Google upgrades Gemini into autonomous researcher

Google advances deep research with Gemini 3 Pro launch, on the heels of OpenAI’s GPT 5.2 launch

Google is now amping up the AI competition against its rivals –…
openai gpt-5.2

OpenAI launches GPT-5.2 as AI rivalry intensifies

Facing intensified competition from Google’s Gemini lineup and other fast-moving AI contenders,…
disney openai deal

Disney will invest $1Bn on OpenAI, brings iconic characters to Sora AI platform

Disney is making its biggest AI bet yet, investing $1 billion in…