One-Netbook has unveiled the OneXSugar Wallet, a gaming handheld with a single, folding 8.01-inch OLED screen. It’s a novel idea, but with few specs and the high cost of foldable tech, its appeal is a big question mark.
Starting in January, a pilot program will require 6.4 million Americans on traditional Medicare to get AI-driven prior authorization for 17 specific procedures. The program, called WISeR, is launching in six states and marks a significant shift toward Medicare Advantage-style controls.
Caterpillar’s fastest-growing business is now building generators for AI data centers. The company is spending $725 million to expand production, betting that electricity demand will triple by 2035. It’s a physical, industrial response to a digital gold rush.
Duke Energy is taking a major step toward new nuclear power in North Carolina. The utility has filed for an early site permit, eyeing up to 600 megawatts of advanced nuclear capacity by 2037.
Softbank has finalized its enormous $40 billion commitment to OpenAI. The final tranche of over $22 billion was sent last week, completing a deal first reported in February. This capital is set to fuel OpenAI’s ambitious infrastructure plans.
The push for AI is overwhelming companies still stuck on manual processes. According to one benefits tech CEO, success now requires a “walking pace” and a deep understanding of client fears. It’s a major shift from the typical tech sales playbook.
In a digital-first world, AI companies are going analog. They’re pouring over $300 million into offline ads and real-world events, from calm billboards to pop-up cafes, all in an effort to make their tech feel tangible and trustworthy.
In a massive win for Samsung, its upcoming HBM4 memory chips have been selected by AI giants Google, Nvidia, and Broadcom. This could lead to a global scramble for supply, driving prices and Samsung’s profits way up.
In a move offering temporary relief, the U.S. has approved an annual license for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to ship chip manufacturing equipment to their China facilities for 2026. This comes as a key waiver, known as validated end-user status, is set to expire on December 31, 2024.
Samsung Electronics is on track to post its highest-ever quarterly operating profit of about $14 billion in the final quarter of 2025. This massive 30% beat over analyst expectations is almost entirely due to skyrocketing memory chip prices. The AI boom is creating a windfall for the industry’s bigg
