Asian AI-linked stocks are getting hammered as investors question sky-high valuations. SoftBank plunged 10% while Advantest dropped over 8%, following Palantir’s 8% decline despite beating earnings.
Starting January 1, 2026, Apple users in Texas will face new age verification requirements for App Store accounts. Parents will need to provide consent for their children’s downloads and in-app purchases. Apple is rolling out developer tools now to prepare for compliance.
AMD delivered record quarterly revenue of $9.2 billion, driven by sharp increases in CPU and Instinct GPU sales. The company also deepened its partnership with OpenAI, which could generate over $100 billion in revenue over the next few years.
Apple is making a major strategic shift by developing its first truly affordable MacBook. The device is already in early production and could launch as soon as the first half of 2026 at a $599-$699 price point. This move targets Chromebooks and Windows 10 refugees as Microsoft ends support.
A secure marketplace for embedded and IoT software called Microservice Store launched on the first day of embedded world North America 2025. The platform aims to let product vendors integrate pre-built software modules into devices in weeks instead of years, featuring built-in security management an
Stability AI has scored a significant legal victory against Getty Images in a UK copyright case. The High Court ruled that AI models like Stable Diffusion aren’t “infringing copies” under UK law. Both companies are claiming partial victory despite the mixed ruling.
Nintendo’s patent infringement lawsuit against Palworld faces another setback as the US Patent Office takes the rare step of re-examining a previously granted Pokémon patent. This follows Japan’s recent rejection of Nintendo’s attempt to patent monster capture mechanics. The legal battle could deter
Oppo is rolling out exclusive one-on-one support for Find X9 series buyers in international markets. The service includes dedicated butlers available through popular messaging platforms with guaranteed 12-hour response times.
Animoca Brands is taking the reverse merger route to Wall Street, planning a 2026 Nasdaq listing. The company represents a different kind of crypto play—focused entirely on altcoins rather than exchanges or stablecoins. This comes despite altcoins currently underperforming historical cycles by $800
Researchers have developed an AI system that can pinpoint exactly where to grow animal feed in northern China’s water-scarce regions. The technology achieves over 90% accuracy in predicting water needs and crop productivity while reducing regional biases by 43%.
