Pokémon GO’s Future
Reading Time : 2 minutesPokémon GO’s future under Scopely sparks player concerns about monetization despite continuity in its development team and existing partnerships.
Tag: 2025
Clouds of Change : Privatizing Weather Forecasts
Reading Time : 3 minutesNOAA is facing a storm as the Trump Administration pushes for weather forecasting privatization. With job cuts and talk of scrapping public weather alerts, could checking the forecast soon come with a price tag?
AI Deepfake Boom: Reality Blurs in 2025
Reading Time : 3 minutesThe AI deepfake boom of 2025 blurs reality with advanced tech, reshaping entertainment and scams alike. Detection lags as tools spread, challenging trust and ethics. From creative breakthroughs to $25M heists, deepfakes are a double-edged sword—innovation or chaos?
Meta is Testing AI Agents for User-Business Chats
Reading Time : 3 minutesMeta’s testing AI agents to connect users with businesses, promising faster replies across platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp. It’s a competitive move in a world of evolving tech, but will it sacrifice the human touch?
Mixue: The Ice Cream Giant Outpacing McDonald’s and Starbucks
Reading Time : 3 minutesMixue Ice Cream and Tea, with 45,000 stores, tops McDonald’s and Starbucks. Founded in China, it raised $444 million in a 2025 IPO, with shares up 40%. Its mascot, Snow King, and 83-cent treats drive its appeal amid economic woes, doubling locations in two years.
Panama Canal Shifts Hands
Reading Time : 2 minutesBlackRock leads a consortium buying CK Hutchison’s Panama Canal ports for $22.8 billion, shifting control from Hong Kong to U.S. interests amid geopolitical tensions.
US Bitcoin Holdings Rise
Reading Time : 2 minutesThe U.S. government’s Bitcoin holdings are substantial, with significant value potential, sparking discussions on cryptocurrency policies
AI Art Auction Dilemma
Reading Time : 2 minutesChristie’s AI art auction saw mixed results amid controversy over copyright concerns. Despite this, Refik Anadol’s work excelled, highlighting growing interest in AI-generated art. The auction raised complex questions about the future of AI art.
Trump’s $5M Gold Card : A New Path to U.S. Residency
Reading Time : 3 minutesTrump’s $5M “gold card” offers U.S. residency to rich foreigners, skipping EB-5’s job rules. Set for March 2025, it aims to cut the deficit, but will millionaires bite when Italy’s deal is $260k? With 277,000 global tycoons eligible, it’s a bold bid for cash and talent.
Microsoft Dragon Copilot Unveiled
Reading Time : 2 minutesMicrosoft introduces Dragon Copilot, an AI assistant streamlining healthcare workflows by automating tasks and improving patient care.
Farewell Skype : The End of an Era
Reading Time : 2 minutesSkype, the iconic video calling app, will shut down in May 2025 as Microsoft pushes users toward Teams. Once a pioneer, Skype shaped how we connect online. While its era ends, the digital conversation continues through new platforms, reflecting ever-evolving tech trends.
DeepSeek’s AI Margin
Reading Time : 2 minutesDeepSeek claims a theoretical 545% profit margin, sparking debate on AI profitability and efficiency.
Decarbonization-as-a-Service: Accelerating Climate Action
Reading Time : 2 minutesBusinesses are turning to Decarbonization-as-a-Service (DaaS) to meet climate goals affordably. This blog explores market drivers, key players, challenges, and the future of DaaS in enabling a low-carbon economy.
Alexa+ Unveiled
Reading Time : 2 minutesAmazon introduces Alexa+, a generative AI-powered voice assistant offering advanced features like natural conversations and personalized recommendations, available for $19.99 per month or free for Prime members.
Microsoft’s Majorana 1 Chip and a New State of Matter
Reading Time : 2 minutesMicrosoft introduces Majorana 1, a quantum chip using a new state of matter, topological superconductors. With the potential to support 1 million qubits, this innovation could reshape quantum computing. Scientists remain cautious, awaiting independent verification of this bold leap.