Apple Shuts Down Its First Retail Store in China

Reading Time : 2 minutesApple is closing its store in Dalian, China, on August 9, 2025. This marks its first-ever permanent retail exit in the country without opening a nearby replacement. The move suggests a strategic shift in Apple’s retail approach, even as it continues to expand in other parts of China like Shenzhen.

Huawei Challenges NVIDIA with Powerful CloudMatrix 384

Reading Time : 2 minutes Huawei’s CloudMatrix 384 takes aim at NVIDIA’s AI leadership with a cluster packing 384 Ascend 910C chips. Unveiled at WAIC 2025, it delivers more raw power but comes with trade-offs in energy and efficiency. Huawei’s strategy is scale over silicon, offering China an alternative to U.S.-controlled AI compute systems.

Ethereum ETF Approval May Come Sooner Than Expected

Reading Time : 2 minutes Galaxy Digital’s CEO believes Ethereum ETF approvals are closer than many think. While concerns remain over regulatory clarity, recent SEC moves hint at progress. If approvals follow Bitcoin’s lead, it could reshape the crypto market. Institutional investors are watching closely, and the timeline may accelerate more than expected.

ChatGPT Now Handles 2.5 Billion Prompts Daily

Reading Time : 2 minutes ChatGPT now processes 2.5 billion prompts daily, reflecting massive growth in AI usage worldwide. With 330 million daily prompts from U.S. users alone, it’s clear that AI chatbots are reshaping how we seek information and solve problems. While Google still leads in searches, ChatGPT is steadily becoming a new digital companion.

EU Likely to Shelve Digital Tax Amid Global Reform Push

Reading Time : 3 minutesThe EU is likely to shelve its digital tax due to US resistance and implementation challenges. The focus shifts to the OECD’s global tax reform, aiming for fairer rules for tech giants. This pragmatic move avoids trade disputes but delays immediate action, leaving debates on innovation and tax fairness unresolved as international cooperation takes center stage

Broadcom Unveils Tomahawk Ultra to Rival Nvidia in AI

Reading Time : 2 minutesBroadcom launches its Tomahawk Ultra networking chip to rival Nvidia’s NVLink, offering four times more connectivity within a single rack. Built on open-standards Ethernet and a 5nm process, it’s already shipping and aims to reshape AI compute infrastructures.

Pentagon Taps OpenAI, Google, xAI in $200M AI Defense Push

Reading Time : 2 minutes The Pentagon just awarded $200 million contracts to OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and Elon Musk’s xAI. The goal is to integrate advanced AI into defense and government operations. This move underscores the US military’s determination to stay ahead in the AI race, particularly against China. The initiative also introduces Musk’s “Grok for Government” AI tools.

Manus AI Exits China, Moves HQ to Singapore Amid Tensions

Reading Time : 2 minutes Manus AI is relocating its headquarters from China to Singapore, closing its entire team in Wuhan and Beijing. The shift responds to rising US-China tensions and aims to secure vital Nvidia chips. New offices in the US and Japan reflect Manus’s global ambitions, while its presence in China vanishes, including wiped social media accounts and blocked website access.

Intel’s New CEO Delivers Brutal Reality Check

Reading Time : 2 minutesIntel’s new CEO Lip-Bu Tan delivers unprecedented honesty about the company’s fall from grace, admitting Intel is no longer among the top 10 semiconductor companies and has missed the AI revolution entirely, marking a dramatic transformation for the former industry leader.

NVIDIA Hits $4 Trillion, Outpacing Tech Giants in AI Boom

Reading Time : 2 minutesNVIDIA became the first company to hit a $4 trillion market cap on December 4, 2024, surpassing Apple and Microsoft. Fueled by its H100 and Blackwell chips, NVIDIA’s stock soared over 200% in 2024, driven by the AI boom. This milestone highlights NVIDIA’s dominance in AI infrastructure and its pivotal role in shaping the future of technology.

AI Is Quietly Transforming Chip Design Workflows Globally

Reading Time : 2 minutesThe world of chip design is evolving, blending tradition with AI innovation. Proprietary tools still dominate, but open-source options and adaptive intelligence are reshaping the industry. A silent revolution is underway, and it’s happening at every stage of the workflow.

AWS and the Birth of Modern Cloud Computing

Reading Time : 2 minutes Amazon’s AWS transformed tech forever by launching a true cloud platform. Starting with S3 in 2006, AWS gave developers scalable, on-demand storage and compute power. The shift from physical servers to cloud APIs fueled innovation across industries and redefined how we build digital services.