Nearly 40% of Nvidia’s second quarter revenue was generated from just two unidentified customers, referred to in reports as “Customer A” and “Customer B”, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nvidia reported record revenue of $46.7 billion for the quarter that ended on July 27, marking a remarkable 56% year-over-year […]
AI-powered stuffed animals are making their way into children’s lives, presenting themselves as potential alternatives to screen time. These cuddly companions, like Grem and Grok from the startup Curio, are marketed as engaging, interactive toys that can bond with kids using AI chatbots. However, Amanda Hess from The New York Times expresses skepticism about these […]
Nvidia and AMD are navigating a new landscape in the AI chip market, altering their previous narrative centered around U.S. national security. According to a report by the Financial Times, the two companies have agreed to hand over 15% of their revenue from sales of high-end AI chips to China to the U.S. government. This […]
Amazon has recently acquired the AI wearables startup Bee, according to a LinkedIn post from Bee co-founder Maria de Lourdes Zollo. Amazon confirmed the acquisition to TechCrunch, although the deal has yet to be finalized. Bee, which raised $7 million last year, produces both a stand-alone device resembling a Fitbit, priced at $49.99 plus a […]
QpiAI, an Indian startup specializing in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing for enterprise applications, has successfully secured $32 million in funding. This round was co-led by the Indian government’s National Quantum Mission and Avataar Ventures, raising QpiAI’s post-money valuation to approximately $162 million. The National Quantum Mission, launched in 2023 with […]
The U.S. semiconductor industry has faced a whirlwind of changes in 2025, particularly in its pursuit of leadership in the AI race. The turmoil began with Intel appointing Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, a move aimed at revitalizing the legacy company. Concurrently, former President Joe Biden proposed sweeping AI chip export rules that ultimately […]
Amazon has launched a new feature called "Recaps" for Kindle users, aimed at helping them recall plot points and character arcs before diving into the latest book in a series. Though Amazon’s initial announcement did not mention artificial intelligence, the company confirmed to TechCrunch that the recaps are indeed generated using AI technology. Ale Iraheta, […]
Amazon Echo users are facing a significant change as the company announces that starting March 28, voice recordings will no longer be processed locally on devices. Instead, all recordings will be sent directly to Amazon’s cloud. This decision was disclosed via an email from Amazon to users who have previously enabled the "Do Not Send […]
Last month, Apple provided deeper insights into its consumer robotics endeavors through a research paper highlighting the importance of expressive movements for enhancing human-robot interactions. The report states, “Like most animals, humans are highly sensitive to motion and subtle changes in movement.” In its research, Apple draws inspiration from Pixar, a company associated with Steve […]
At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, AMD made a significant impact by unveiling a range of new processors aimed at devices from desktops to gaming handhelds. The company is entering this year’s CES on a strong note, having captured a 28.7% share of the desktop CPU market in Q3 2024, which is an increase of […]