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 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
Samsung has secured a vital US export exemption for its semiconductor factory in China, valid for 2026. This “Verified End User” status allows it to import American tech without individual approvals, preventing costly delays.
The self-tracking trend is evolving from counting steps to analyzing how we think. Platforms like MyIQ are leading a shift toward structured cognitive diagnostics, offering users insights into their mental patterns instead of just motivational nudges.
An attack on Rainbow Six Siege granted players roughly 2 billion credits each, worth an estimated $13.3 million. Ubisoft was forced to take servers offline and is now investigating without banning users.
If you’ve been stuck with an embarrassing Gmail handle for years, relief may be in sight. A leaked Hindi-language support page indicates Google is testing a long-requested feature to let users change their @gmail.com address.
CES 2026 kicks off January 6-9 in Las Vegas, expecting 150,000 attendees. The big themes are ambient AI, humanoid robots, and smarter integrated systems, with a spotlight on smart glasses and Lenovo’s keynote at The Sphere.
