The AI funding boom shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. According to TechCrunch data, we’ve already seen 49 US AI startups raise rounds of $100 million or more this year, matching last year’s total with a month still to go. Even more striking is the increase in companies securing multiple mega-r
Quantum Critical Metals and Nusano have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing and refining critical minerals in North America. The partnership aims to strengthen supply chains by bringing high-purity mineral processing back from overseas locations.
Apple is fighting a potential $38 billion antitrust fine in India. The company argues that using global turnover for penalty calculations is unconstitutional and disproportionate. The case stems from a 2022 investigation into Apple’s iOS app market practices.
Mathematicians have developed a theoretical model where black holes could be mathematically “cut and pasted” together using exotic matter to form stable wormholes. The research combines Kalb-Ramond fields with topology techniques to create traversable space-time tunnels. Their paper has been accepte
Mexico is building Latin America’s most powerful supercomputer, named ‘Coatlicue’ after the Mexica earth mother goddess. The 314 petaflop machine will be seven times more powerful than Brazil’s current leader and construction begins next year.
Ubisoft is defending microtransactions in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, arguing they’re essential for funding post-launch content. The company says optional purchases enable free updates like the recent Attack on Titan crossover. This comes as the series exceeded expectations and Tencent prepares to inv
Warehouse automation company Symbotic’s stock has more than doubled over the past year. A new deal with medical supplier Medline signals potential expansion beyond its risky Walmart dependency, but profitability challenges remain.
Billionaire Raymond Zage and James Lu have withdrawn their proposal to take Grindr private at $18 per share. The company’s special committee ended talks due to financing concerns, while analysts value the stock significantly higher.
The artificial intelligence boom is hitting consumers where it hurts – their wallets. Energy experts say electricity-hungry data centers are pushing up residential power bills, with prices expected to continue climbing through 2026.
AI is driving productivity and pay increases, but a new model suggests wages could soon flatten and decline as automation spreads. The key warning sign? When intelligence jobs start disappearing across the economy.
