AMD acquires Fei-Fei Li's World Labs for $8.2B, reshaping AI hardware roadmap
AMD to acquire World Labs, founded by AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li, in an $8.2B all-stock deal to enhance its AI hardware strategy.
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Apple seeks injunction in $6.4B OpenAI trade secrets case
Apple is in court against OpenAI, seeking an injunction to block access to alleged stolen trade secrets, including $6.4B io acquisition.
Etched and SambaNova each secure $1B in Q3 2026 as AI startups raise $8.5B
AI startups dominated Q3 2026 funding, with Etched and SambaNova each raising $1B as the sector saw $8.5B in total investments.
Nvidia targets 70% revenue growth in 2027, analysts eye a potential stock doubling
Nvidia projects 70% revenue growth in 2027, with analysts suggesting a potential stock doubling if it meets expectations.
Nuvacore targets $2.5B valuation in $200M+ chip round for AI data centers
Nuvacore, a six-month-old chip startup, seeks $200M+ at a $2.5B valuation to build AI-optimized data center CPUs.
Emergent's $130M round powers Indian AI funding to $438M in Q3, up 265% YoY
Indian AI startups raised $438M across 35 deals in Q3 2026, a 265% YoY surge, with Emergent's $130M round leading the charge.
OpenAI optimizes GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast for Nvidia Blackwell GPUs
OpenAI's executives optimized GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast's inference for Nvidia's Blackwell GPUs using their own models.
Meta launches Muse Charm pendant, racing OpenAI in AI hardware
Meta introduces Muse Charm, a keychain-like AI device, ahead of OpenAI's expected hardware reveal, betting on AI agents as the future.
Heygo secures $3.2M angel round to expand AI ski coaching globally
Heygo, an AI ski hardware startup, raises $3.2M to launch its training system in 38 countries, targeting global ski enthusiasts.
OpenAI acquires Glass Imaging for $300M to boost AI-powered camera tech
OpenAI buys Glass Imaging, founded by ex-Apple engineers, to enhance AI-driven smartphone camera technology.
AMD's 192GB Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 runs 300B-parameter LLMs locally
AMD's Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Series, with 192GB unified memory, enables local 300B-parameter LLM inference, per AMD.
Violoop raises hundreds of millions in yuan for on-device AI hardware, Legend Capital leads
Violoop, a Shenzhen-based on-device AI hardware startup, has raised hundreds of millions of yuan in funding, with Legend Capital leading the round.
a16z's $8.5B growth fund swells by $1.75B to fuel AI startup scaling
a16z expands its growth fund to $8.5B, targeting AI startups scaling faster and needing more capital.
OpenAI's AI-designed Jalapeno chip outpaces Nvidia's Blackwell in early tests
OpenAI's Jalapeno chip, designed with AI, shows superior total cost of ownership over Nvidia's Blackwell in initial tests, per 247 Wall Street.
Andreessen Horowitz's $1.1B bet on AI hardware as rack power hits 1 megawatt
Andreessen Horowitz closes $1.1B Machine Age Fund for AI hardware, targeting chips, cooling, and robotics as rack power demand soars.
NVIDIA acquires Hugging Face for $12.9B, tripling its 2023 valuation
NVIDIA acquires Hugging Face, the 'GitHub of AI', for $12.9 billion, a major move to expand open-source AI ecosystem.
OpenAI's Broadcom chip outperforms Nvidia in AI training
OpenAI reports its Broadcom custom chip delivers better AI training performance than Nvidia's offerings, per a new internal test.
Etched's valuation rockets to $21B in a month, Jane Street leads $700M round
Etched's valuation jumps to $21B after Jane Street leads a $700M round, impressed by its AI hardware performance.
OpenAI's $6.5B hardware push aims to reshape telecom networks
OpenAI is developing a new family of AI-driven devices that could significantly impact telecom networks, with a $6.5B acquisition backing the effort.
OpenAI's $300 doughnut-shaped smart speaker aims for 100M units
OpenAI is developing a $300 smart speaker shaped like a doughnut, with plans to ship 100 million units, according to Bloomberg.
OpenAI's $300+ puck-sized device debuts with moving parts
OpenAI's new device, priced over $300, features a hockey puck design with moving parts for added personality.
OpenAI's $230 Micro keypad targets coders, sparks mixed reviews
OpenAI's new Micro keypad, priced at $230, aims to streamline ChatGPT tasks for coders but faces criticism for its cost and learning curve.
OpenAI's $6.5B Jony Ive-designed speaker aims to replace prompts with ambient AI
OpenAI's new screenless AI speaker, designed by Jony Ive, could redefine how we interact with AI, moving beyond prompts to ambient intelligence.
Apple targets 40 ex-employees at OpenAI in trade secret lawsuit expansion
Apple escalates legal action against OpenAI, sending preservation letters to 40 former employees and seeking an injunction.
OpenAI's $230 Codex Micro keypad brings hands-on AI coding control
OpenAI's $230 Codex Micro keypad offers color-coded live updates for Codex threads, with remappable keys and a rotary dial for agent control.
OpenAI's $100M smart speaker project aims to rival HomePod with AI personality
OpenAI is developing a portable, screenless smart speaker with AI personality, aiming to ship 100 million devices.
Edge AI hardware startups claim 37% of Q2 2026 funding, chip investors pivot
Edge AI hardware startups claimed 37% of funding in Q2 2026, as investors shift focus from data center chips to real-time on-device applications.
TSMC's $22.6B quarter shows AI chip demand outstripping expectations
TSMC reports $22.6B in Q1 sales, up 36%, as AI hardware demand fuels unprecedented growth.
Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft tied to ChatGPT hardware
Apple accuses OpenAI of encouraging former employees to steal trade secrets for ChatGPT hardware development.