OpenAI’s Sora App Struggles After Initial Success, Facing Declining Downloads and Spending
Rapid Rise and Decline of Sora AppOpenAI’s video-generation app, Sora, which once topped the App Store charts and quickly surpassed 1 million downloads, is now seeing a significant decline in…
Waymo Gains Approval to Operate Robotaxi Service at San Francisco Airport
Waymo Launches Service to San Francisco International AirportAfter years of negotiations, Waymo, the Alphabet-owned self-driving car company, has received approval to operate a robotaxi service to and from the San…
Apple Acquires AI Startup Q.ai to Boost Audio and Imaging Capabilities
Acquisition Focused on Enhancing AI Features for Apple DevicesApple has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli AI startup specializing in imaging and machine learning technologies. The acquisition, valued at nearly $2 billion,…
Marquis Seeks Compensation from SonicWall After Ransomware Attack Exposes Customer Data
Marquis Blames Firewall Provider for Data BreachFintech firm Marquis is seeking compensation from its firewall provider, SonicWall, following a ransomware attack in August 2025 that resulted in hackers stealing its…
OpenAI Seeks $100 Billion in Investment, Amazon Leads Potential Deal
OpenAI Pursues Major Investment to Boost ValuationOpenAI, currently valued at $500 billion, is reportedly seeking an additional $100 billion in investment, which could push its valuation to a staggering $830…
Medium CEO Allows Employees to Participate in General Strike Against ICE
Medium Employees Given the Day Off to Support Nationwide StrikeIn a bold move reflecting the growing tension surrounding U.S. immigration policies, Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine has given employees permission to…
Musk’s Companies in Talks for Potential Merger: SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI Consider Consolidation
Early-Stage Talks Explore Merger ScenariosElon Musk’s companies — SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla — are reportedly in early discussions regarding a potential merger, with the aim of combining at least one…
India’s Supreme Court Ruling Stirs Concerns Among Foreign Investors Over Tax Disputes
Supreme Court Ruling Strengthens Government’s Position in Tax CasesIndia’s Supreme Court ruling on 15 January has added significant uncertainty for foreign investors, particularly private equity firms, following a judgment that…
Cannabis Legalization in the Caribbean: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Ahead
Growth of the Cannabis Industry in the CaribbeanIn Antigua, master cultivator Michaelus Tracey guides visitors through rows of flowering cannabis plants at Pineapple Road, a farm producing nine distinct strains.…
Patreon Pushes Back On Apple Subscription Mandate As New 2026 Deadline Is Set
Patreon has criticised Apple’s requirement that all creators on its platform move to a subscription billing model, after Apple set a new transition deadline of November 1, 2026, citing concerns…
Microsoft Posts $7.6bn Gain From OpenAI Stake As AI Revenue And Spending Surge
Microsoft reported a $7.6bn increase in net income linked to its investment in OpenAI, underscoring how the AI lab’s rapid revenue growth is translating into significant financial gains for one…
Nuclear Startups Draw Over $1bn As US Safety Rules Shift On DOE Sites
Nuclear startups have raised more than $1bn in recent months, driven by rising electricity demand from data centres and aided by changes to federal oversight that reduce safety and security…
Zuckerberg Signals Sharp Increase In Meta AI Spending Despite Bubble Warnings
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has outlined plans to sharply increase spending on artificial intelligence projects in 2026, committing tens of billions of dollars to AI infrastructure even as senior…
Starbucks Lifts Cap On CEO’s Personal Jet Use After Security Review
Starbucks has removed a $250,000 annual cap on its chief executive’s personal use of the company jet after a security review concluded that expanded protection measures were needed because of…
Amazon To Close Amazon Go And Amazon Fresh Stores As It Shifts Focus To Delivery And Whole Foods
Amazon has announced it will shut down its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick and mortar stores, choosing instead to expand same day grocery delivery and accelerate the growth of…