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03 Sept 2025

Google's Search Dominance Upheld: Apple and Samsung Win in Antitrust Ruling

A U.S. judge ruled that Google can continue paying mobile phone manufacturers to be the default search engine, benefiting companies like Apple and Samsung. The decision comes amidst growing competition from AI-driven search alternatives.

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Elon Musk Bets Tesla's Future on Optimus Robots Amid EV Sales Slump

Elon Musk predicts that 80% of Tesla's value will come from Optimus robots, shifting focus from electric vehicles to AI and robotics amid declining car sales and increasing competition.

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Google Escapes Major Breakup in Landmark Antitrust Ruling, Required to Share Search Data

A U.S. judge has ordered Google to share search data with competitors but rejected calls to break up the company in a significant antitrust case. The ruling aims to increase competition in online search while allowing Google to retain key assets.

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OpenAI Acquires Statsig for $1.1 Billion, Reshapes Leadership Team

OpenAI makes a significant move by acquiring product testing startup Statsig for $1.1 billion, appointing its CEO as CTO of Applications, and restructuring its leadership team to focus on AI-powered scientific discovery and B2B applications.

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Apple's AI Brain Drain Continues as Key Robotics Researcher Joins Meta

Apple's lead AI researcher for robotics, Jian Zhang, has left to join Meta, along with three other AI researchers departing for OpenAI and Anthropic. This continues a trend of high-profile AI talent leaving Apple, raising concerns about the company's AI future.

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Amazon Unveils Lens Live: AI-Powered Real-Time Shopping Tool

Amazon launches Lens Live, an AI-powered shopping feature that allows users to scan real-world items with their phone camera and instantly find matching products on the platform.

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YMTC and CXMT Join Forces to Accelerate Chinese Domestic HBM Production

Chinese memory manufacturers YMTC and CXMT are partnering to develop next-generation DRAM technologies for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) production, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and advance China's semiconductor industry.

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Somnia Launches Mainnet and $SOMI Token, Aiming to Revolutionize Blockchain Gaming and Web3

Somnia, a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain, has launched its mainnet and $SOMI token after processing 10 billion testnet transactions. The platform aims to support large-scale applications in gaming, finance, and social platforms.

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Anthropic Secures $13B in Funding, Reaching $183B Valuation Amid AI Industry Boom

Anthropic, the AI startup behind Claude, has raised $13 billion in a Series F round, valuing the company at $183 billion. The funding reflects strong investor confidence in AI technology and Anthropic's rapid growth in enterprise adoption and revenue.

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Varonis Acquires AI-Powered Email Security Firm SlashNext for $150 Million

Varonis Systems Inc. has agreed to acquire SlashNext, an AI-based email security provider, for $150 million. The acquisition aims to enhance Varonis' data security capabilities with SlashNext's advanced phishing and social engineering detection solutions.

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The Rise of Agentic AI: Transforming Enterprise Software and Business Operations

A comprehensive look at how agentic AI is revolutionizing enterprise software, shifting from automation to intelligent decision-making, and reshaping business operations across industries.

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Web3 Companies Innovate with Blockchain-Powered Hardware Devices

Web3 companies are developing smartphones and gaming consoles with integrated blockchain and AI features, aiming to bring crypto functionality into everyday consumer tech.

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Zscaler Surpasses Expectations with Strong Q4 Results, Driven by AI Security and Zero Trust Demand

Zscaler reports impressive Q4 fiscal 2025 results, beating revenue and earnings estimates. The company's focus on AI security and zero trust solutions drives growth, with annual recurring revenue surpassing $3 billion.

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Telus to Acquire Remaining Stake in Digital Unit for $539 Million, Boosting AI Capabilities

Telus, a Canadian telecom giant, plans to buy out the remaining shares of its digital services unit, Telus Digital, in a $539 million deal. This move aims to enhance Telus' artificial intelligence and software capabilities.

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PayPal and General Catalyst Lead $18M Investment in Kite AI for Agentic Web Infrastructure

Kite AI, formerly Zettablock, secures $18 million in Series A funding led by PayPal Ventures and General Catalyst, bringing its total funding to $33 million. The company aims to build foundational infrastructure for AI agents in the emerging agentic web ecosystem.

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