While most DePIN crypto tokens are languishing near all-time lows, a venture firm just raised a major new fund. They’re betting that decentralized networks for things like solar energy and telescopes are the next big thing.
SoftBank has pulled out of discussions to acquire U.S. data center operator Switch in a deal that could have been worth $50 billion. The move comes as the Japanese giant faces challenges financing and managing such a large infrastructure network. Meanwhile, Switch is reportedly considering an IPO th
A French union has organized a strike against Ubisoft, accusing CEO Yves Guillemot of having “no knowledge or understanding of his company.” This comes after a massive restructuring that cancelled projects and pushed out veterans, crashing the stock to a 13-year low.
IT services firm Origina is significantly expanding its Dublin operations, planning to create 350 new roles in software engineering, security, and AI. The news coincides with Enterprise Ireland’s annual report showing strong job growth in its client companies, particularly outside the capital.
According to a Business Insider survey, 40% of workers admit to hiding or downplaying their AI use at work. An EY executive says overly formal, buzzword-heavy, and vague writing is a dead giveaway for AI-generated content.
A group of 46 House Democrats is urging the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the proposed $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts. They cite concerns over industry instability, potential layoffs, and increased market power.
A new World Economic Forum report outlines four potential futures for jobs by 2030, driven by the pace of AI advancement and workforce readiness. Only one scenario, the “Co-Pilot Economy,” is designed to limit large-scale job displacement. The other three range from aggressive automation to supercha
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has called the idea of the US decoupling from China “naive” and “not based on any common sense.” He’s optimistic about renewed chip sales, with China reportedly set to approve H200 shipments this quarter.
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s total compensation for 2025 hit $74.3 million, a figure driven by massive stock awards and performance payouts. The package underscores how executive pay at the tech giant is tied directly to the company’s financial success.
Alphabet’s valuation reached $3.92 trillion, edging past Apple’s $3.80 trillion on January 8. This marks the first time Google has been more valuable than Apple since 2019, with Nvidia still leading at $4.49 trillion. The shift is linked to Google’s aggressive edge AI strategy, including new models
