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Reading Time : 2minutesApple is charting a daring path with three years of major iPhone redesigns starting in 2025. From the ultra-thin iPhone Air to a foldable model and a curved-glass anniversary edition, the company is betting big on hardware while rivals focus on AI.
Reading Time : 2minutesEthereum has overtaken Mastercard in market cap, reaching $568.06 billion as institutional and corporate demand accelerate its rise. With strong ETF inflows and bullish market conditions fueled by dovish Fed signals, Ethereum is cementing its role as a cornerstone of global finance, outpacing Bitcoin’s growth and drawing widespread attention from traditional investors.
Reading Time : 2minutesChinese EV stocks are surging as Nio and XPeng outperform expectations with new models, stronger deliveries, and improved margins. Policy support and shifting market dynamics are boosting investor confidence, signaling that China’s EV industry is stepping into a global leadership role and redefining the competitive landscape for electric mobility.
Reading Time : 2minutesAI-powered shopping traffic in the U.S. soared 4,700% in July 2025, according to Adobe. More consumers use chatbots for research, deals, and recommendations, spending more time on sites but buying cautiously. Conversion rates are improving, mobile usage is climbing, and AI tools are becoming central to how Americans shop online.
Reading Time : 2minutesIn the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing, Unitree’s H1 humanoid robot clinched the gold medal in the 400-meter race. The event showcased the rapid advancements in humanoid robotics, highlighting both achievements and areas for improvement.
Reading Time : 2minutesAs GPT-5 struggles and startups chase headlines, the real AI power grab is happening in the cloud. Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are cementing dominance through infrastructure, locking startups into their platforms with funding and credits. The result is a global system where AI innovation depends on three gatekeepers who quietly dictate the rules.
Reading Time : 3minutesThe Trump administration is rewriting the rules for chip subsidies by converting CHIPS Act grants into equity stakes, starting with Intel. This approach links taxpayer funding directly to ownership while aiming to secure America’s semiconductor supply chain. Supporters call it bold industrial policy, while critics warn it risks politicizing the industry without solving Intel’s core challenges.
Reading Time : 2minutesNvidia has announced that its robotics developer ecosystem has grown to two million worldwide. This milestone underscores the company’s role in shaping the future of automation. With GPU-powered tools, simulation platforms, and AI integration, Nvidia provides the backbone for robotics innovation across industries, making autonomous systems more accessible and accelerating their global adoption.
Reading Time : 2minutesThe U.S. is pouring trillions into AI, but rising tariffs on semiconductors could raise server costs by seventy-five percent. While Big Tech can absorb the hit, startups may struggle. AI still fuels growth, adding 0.5% to GDP this year, yet the long-term question remains whether tariffs will derail innovation or spark domestic reinvention.
Reading Time : 2minutesAnthropic is tightening its AI usage policy, introducing new rules to prevent misuse in cybersecurity, politics, and weapon development. The sharper restrictions aim to protect against hackers, political manipulation, and catastrophic threats while keeping AI aligned with safe deployment. These updates, effective mid-September, highlight the company’s commitment to responsible and secure artificial intelligence.
Reading Time : 2minutesBig Tech AI stocks, led by Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, drive 60% of S&P 500 gains in 2025. Their AI innovations fuel market growth, but reliance on a few giants raises sustainability concerns. Regulatory risks and market concentration pose challenges, urging investors to diversify while navigating the AI-driven economic shift.
Reading Time : 3minutes The United States has quietly embedded location-tracking devices in certain AI chip and server shipments to detect diversions to China. This covert strategy is part of a wider crackdown on export violations, combining stealth technology, inter-agency coordination, and new legislation that could permanently change the global flow of advanced computing hardware.
Reading Time : 2minutes From COBOL code powering banks to fax machines in Japan’s public offices, much of our world still runs on technology decades old. Reliable but increasingly hard to maintain, these systems persist due to cultural habits, legal frameworks, and the high risk of replacement—making old tech an invisible foundation of modern life.
Reading Time : 2minutesThe artificial intelligence surge has sparked an unprecedented wave of wealth creation, propelling tech founders, engineers, venture capitalists, and executives into the
Reading Time : 2minutesExcerpt: Bitcoin soared above $122,000 today, driven by a U.S. policy allowing 401(k) retirement plans to invest in crypto. The move opens access to trillions in potential capital. While still shy of its $123,091.61 record, optimism is high, with Ethereum holding strong and markets watching for a breakout into uncharted territory.