Anthropic’s $10B raise shows AI money is still flowing
The AI startup is gearing up for a massive new funding round led by Coatue and GIC. This comes as it prepares for a potential IPO and battles OpenAI for developer mindshare.
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Ant’s Global Wallet Biz Soars, Could It Really Rattle Visa?
Ant Group’s international arm is booming, with revenue hitting an estimated $3.7 billion last year. The growth is powered by its digital wallet business, which is becoming a core interface for global payments and sparking IPO chatter.
SKA-Mid telescope passes its first big test as a science instrument
Two of the seven completed SKA-Mid dishes have successfully operated as an interferometer for the first time. They observed a radio galaxy 2.6-billion light years away, proving the array’s core technology works.
Volvo Brings Back Its Ex-Polestar Boss as Design Chief
Volvo Car is bringing former Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath back into the fold as its new global design chief. The move comes just ahead of the unveiling of the critical EX60 electric SUV in January.
TSMC’s 2nm Node is a Monster Hit, With Apple Grabbing Half
The demand for TSMC’s next-generation 2nm chipmaking process is exploding. New reports indicate tape-outs are 1.5 times higher than the 3nm node, with Apple locking down more than half of the initial production capacity for future iPhones and Macs.
South Africa Lets Rivals Team Up to Fight Soaring Power Bills
In a drastic move to save energy-intensive industries, South Africa has temporarily waived competition laws. This allows rival companies to band together to negotiate power purchases and share backup generators, aiming to prevent total collapse.
Baidu’s AI Chip Arm Kunlunxin Eyes $2 Billion Hong Kong IPO
Baidu’s AI chip subsidiary, Kunlunxin, is moving toward a public listing in Hong Kong. The IPO could raise as much as $2 billion, capitalizing on intense investor demand for Chinese AI and semiconductor stocks. This comes as Beijing pushes hard for technological self-reliance.
Your Phone’s Location Is a Privacy Nightmare. Here’s Why.
Your smartphone is constantly tracking your location through GPS, Wi-Fi, and cell towers, building a detailed picture of your life. Apps use this data for everything from ads to selling to data brokers. But you can take control of your privacy with a few key settings.
Lenovo’s new ThinkPads are all about smarter cooling and AI
Lenovo has unveiled a major refresh of its ThinkPad X1 line for 2026. The new Aura Edition models focus on a revolutionary cooling design and practical AI features, with prices starting at nearly $2,000.
China’s AI Challengers Go Public in a $4 Billion Bet
Two of China’s leading generative AI startups, Zhipu and MiniMax, are launching back-to-back IPOs in Hong Kong. With valuations around $4 billion each, they represent a critical test of whether China’s AI sector can compete globally, despite operating with far fewer resources than giants like OpenAI