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OpenAI’s Secret ChatGPT Speaker, AR Glasses & AI Pin – 2025’s AI Gadget Showdown vs Meta & Humane

OpenAI’s Secret ChatGPT Speaker, AR Glasses & AI Pin – 2025’s AI Gadget Showdown vs Meta & Humane

OpenAI is developing a line of AI-powered devices, including a screen-free smart speaker, AR glasses, and a wearable pin, with design by Jony Ive and a target launch in late 2026. The company acquired Ive’s firm io Products for about $6.5 billion in mid-2025, backed by SoftBank. CEO Sam Altman describes the pin as a “third core device” alongside phones and laptops. Meta and Humane have already launched similar AI wearables.
21 September 2025
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Tech Shockwaves: iPhone 17 Frenzy, Xbox Price Hike, Google Breakup Call & More (Sept 19–20, 2025)

Tech Shockwaves: iPhone 17 Frenzy, Xbox Price Hike, Google Breakup Call & More (Sept 19–20, 2025)

Apple’s iPhone 17 launch triggered record demand in India, with top models selling out and first-week sales up 19% from last year. Microsoft raised U.S. Xbox Series X prices to about $650, citing tariffs and costs. Germany’s culture minister called for Google’s breakup over low tax payments and nearly €10 billion in EU fines. SpaceX completed its 117th Falcon 9 launch of 2025, mostly for Starlink satellites.
20 September 2025
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Arm’s $65 Billion Nasdaq Debut: SoftBank’s Chip Champion Reignites Tech IPO Mania

Arm’s $65 Billion Nasdaq Debut: SoftBank’s Chip Champion Reignites Tech IPO Mania

Arm Holdings debuted on Nasdaq at $51 per share, closing up nearly 25% at $63.59 and valuing the company around $65 billion. SoftBank raised $4.87 billion by selling 10% of its stake but kept about 90%. Major tech firms including Apple and Nvidia bought $735 million in IPO shares. Arm reported $2.68 billion in revenue and $524 million net income for the year ended March 2023.
14 September 2025
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AI Stock Whiplash: Nvidia’s $4 Trillion Test, Intel’s Shocking Deal & a Global Tech Rollercoaster

AI Stock Whiplash: Nvidia’s $4 Trillion Test, Intel’s Shocking Deal & a Global Tech Rollercoaster

Nasdaq Composite fell nearly 0.7% mid-week, with the S&P 500 tech sector down about 2.5% as investors rotated out of AI-driven stocks. Nvidia, now valued at $4 trillion, faces expectations of a 48% EPS jump on $45.9 billion revenue for fiscal Q2. Options markets anticipate a 6% post-earnings swing in Nvidia shares. The U.S. will buy a 9.9% Intel stake for $8.9 billion, funded by CHIPS Act grants.
25 August 2025
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AI Stocks Whipsaw as Tech Titans Unleash Big Moves – Aug 22–23, 2025 Roundup

AI Stocks Whipsaw as Tech Titans Unleash Big Moves – Aug 22–23, 2025 Roundup

Apple is in early talks to use Google’s Gemini AI for Siri, sending Alphabet shares up 3.7% and Apple up 1.6%. Meta signed a deal to license Midjourney’s image-generation tech for its AI products. Waymo received its first permit to test self-driving robotaxis in New York City. OpenAI is raising about $40 billion at a $500 billion valuation, with ChatGPT at 700 million weekly users.
23 August 2025
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Tariff Tsunami, Tech Tumble & Peace Talk Buzz – Global Business Roundup (Aug 19–20, 2025)

Tariff Tsunami, Tech Tumble & Peace Talk Buzz – Global Business Roundup (Aug 19–20, 2025)

Nvidia shares fell sharply on August 19, 2025, as a tech selloff pulled the Nasdaq down 1.5%. President Trump met Ukraine’s president and pledged U.S. support for Ukraine’s security in any peace deal. The U.S. Commerce Department expanded 232 tariffs to 407 new categories, affecting over $200 billion in imports. New Zealand’s central bank cut rates to 3.00%, sending the kiwi dollar to $0.584.
20 August 2025
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AI Stock Frenzy Cools as SoftBank’s $2B Intel Bet Meets Palantir Plunge and Nvidia Slide

AI Stock Frenzy Cools as SoftBank’s $2B Intel Bet Meets Palantir Plunge and Nvidia Slide

SoftBank will invest $2 billion in Intel at $23 per share, taking a stake just under 2%. Intel shares jumped 7% on the news, while Nvidia fell 3.5% ahead of its Aug. 27 results. Palantir dropped over 9% on Aug. 19, extending a five-day slide. OpenAI’s private-market value reportedly hit $500 billion, with employees possibly selling up to $6 billion in shares.
20 August 2025
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Global Business Roundup: Oil Rally, SoftBank’s $2B Intel Lifeline & China’s Big Debt Deal (Aug 18–19, 2025)

Global Business Roundup: Oil Rally, SoftBank’s $2B Intel Lifeline & China’s Big Debt Deal (Aug 18–19, 2025)

S&P Global affirmed the U.S. ‘AA+’ credit rating, citing tariff revenue as offsetting deficit concerns from tax cuts and spending. Mediobanca won ECB approval to acquire Banca Generali, moving to form Italy’s second-largest wealth manager. Japan’s Taro Kono urged the central bank to raise interest rates to address yen weakness and inflation. SoftBank invested $2 billion in Intel, becoming a top shareholder.
19 August 2025
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Shocking Breaches, Bold Bets & Gadget Breakthroughs: Global Tech Roundup (Aug 18-19, 2025)

Shocking Breaches, Bold Bets & Gadget Breakthroughs: Global Tech Roundup (Aug 18-19, 2025)

SoftBank invested $2 billion in Intel on August 18, becoming a top investor without a board seat. Shein is weighing a headquarters move to China to aid a Hong Kong IPO, Bloomberg reported. U.S. DOE projects data centers could use 12% of U.S. power by 2028. Redmi 15 5G launches August 19 in India with a 7,000 mAh battery.
19 August 2025
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Markets Shaken, AI Valuations Soar, Oil Slumps: What You Missed in Business This Weekend

Markets Shaken, AI Valuations Soar, Oil Slumps: What You Missed in Business This Weekend

OpenAI is in talks to sell about $6 billion in shares to SoftBank and Thrive Capital, valuing the company at $500 billion. Oil prices fell sharply, with Brent crude near $65 and Goldman Sachs warning of a bear market if peace talks advance. Google was fined A$55 million in Australia for pre-install deals. Air Canada canceled 700 flights as 10,000 flight attendants went on strike under threat of jail for union leaders.
18 August 2025
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AI Stocks Roar to Record Highs Amid Bold Deals and China Backlash (Aug 12–13, 2025 Roundup)

AI Stocks Roar to Record Highs Amid Bold Deals and China Backlash (Aug 12–13, 2025 Roundup)

Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 closed at record highs August 12 as AI stocks surged and inflation cooled. Nvidia hit an intraday high near $184.50, pushing its market cap toward $4.5 trillion. Perplexity AI made a $34.5 billion cash offer for Google’s Chrome, lifting Alphabet shares. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 2.2% to 42,718, with SoftBank up 6.9% at a record.
13 August 2025
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AI Stocks Frenzy: Soaring Earnings, Mega-Deals & Chip Shocks Drive Market (Aug 10–11, 2025)

AI Stocks Frenzy: Soaring Earnings, Mega-Deals & Chip Shocks Drive Market (Aug 10–11, 2025)

Palantir topped $1 billion in Q2 revenue for the first time and raised guidance, sending shares up 4%. SoundHound AI’s Q2 revenue jumped 217% to $42.7 million, beating estimates by $10 million. C3.ai warned of weak sales, triggering a 14% after-hours drop and a CEO rebuke. SoftBank posted ¥422 billion profit, pledged $30 billion to OpenAI, and surged 13% as Tokyo’s Topix hit a record.
11 August 2025
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Tech Shocks: Chips Squeezed, Hacks Mended & Space Race Delays – Tech News Roundup (Aug 10–11, 2025)

Tech Shocks: Chips Squeezed, Hacks Mended & Space Race Delays – Tech News Roundup (Aug 10–11, 2025)

AOL will shut down its dial-up internet service on September 30, 2025, ending a 34-year run. The company will also retire the AOL Dialer software and AOL Shield browser alongside the shutdown. Only a few hundred thousand users reportedly remain on dial-up in the U.S.
11 August 2025
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AI Stocks Frenzy: Mega Deals, GPT-5 Hype and Bubble Warnings Fuel Aug 9–10 Market Buzz

AI Stocks Frenzy: Mega Deals, GPT-5 Hype and Bubble Warnings Fuel Aug 9–10 Market Buzz

AMD’s Q2 data-center chip sales rose 14% to $3.2 billion but missed estimates, while SMCI shares plunged 18% after cutting guidance, erasing over $6 billion in value. Nvidia stock jumped 73% and later hit record highs alongside Broadcom as the AI-chip rally resumed. The U.S. began licensing Nvidia’s H20 AI GPUs to China, drawing criticism from Chinese state media. Meta secured $29 billion in financing for new AI data centers.
10 August 2025
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AI Stocks Frenzy: GPT-5 Hype, Record Highs & Billion-Dollar Bets Fuel Aug 8–9 Market Surge

AI Stocks Frenzy: GPT-5 Hype, Record Highs & Billion-Dollar Bets Fuel Aug 8–9 Market Surge

The U.S. began licensing Nvidia to export H20 AI chips to China on Aug. 7, reversing a ban. OpenAI launched GPT-5 the same day, citing 700 million ChatGPT users. AMD shares dropped 5.1% and SMCI plunged 18.2% after weak Q2 data-center results. The Nasdaq Composite notched its 18th record high of 2025 on Aug. 8, led by AI and tech stocks.
9 August 2025
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Global Business Pulse: Markets Juggle Tariffs, Rate Cuts & Mega-Deals (Aug 7–8, 2025)

Global Business Pulse: Markets Juggle Tariffs, Rate Cuts & Mega-Deals (Aug 7–8, 2025)

The United States imposed 100% tariffs on imported chips and electronics Aug. 7, sending Apple shares up 3%. Dow Jones fell 0.5%, S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, and Nasdaq hit a record, while Eli Lilly dropped 14% on weak drug data. The Bank of England cut rates for a fourth time, lifting the pound 0.7%. Paramount Global and Skydance completed an $8.4 billion merger.
8 August 2025
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AI Stocks Frenzy: Record Highs, GPT‑5 Launch, Soaring Tech Giants and SoftBank’s Big AI Payday (Aug 7–8, 2025)

AI Stocks Frenzy: Record Highs, GPT‑5 Launch, Soaring Tech Giants and SoftBank’s Big AI Payday (Aug 7–8, 2025)

The Nasdaq Composite hit a record by Aug. 7, 2025, as chipmakers and AI stocks surged. AMD fell 5% and SMCI dropped over 18% after disappointing data-center results, while Palantir jumped 9% after raising its revenue forecast. Meta secured $29 billion for AI data centers, and SoftBank soared 13% to a record high in Tokyo after strong earnings and a $30 billion OpenAI stake. China’s robotics stocks rallied ahead of the World Robotics Conference.
8 August 2025
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AI’s Frenzy: Billion-Dollar Bets, Breakthroughs & Backlash – Global AI News Roundup (Aug 5–6, 2025)

AI’s Frenzy: Billion-Dollar Bets, Breakthroughs & Backlash – Global AI News Roundup (Aug 5–6, 2025)

MIT and Duke researchers used AI to design tougher plastics with iron-based ferrocene additives, publishing results in ACS Central Science. Profluent Bio created OpenCRISPR-1, the first AI-designed CRISPR enzyme, which edited human genome cells and was open-sourced in Nature. OpenAI released two open-weight LLMs and saw its valuation estimate hit $500 billion after rapid revenue growth. U.S. regulators approved ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude for federal use.
6 August 2025
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AI’s Big Bang: Billion-Dollar Deals, Breakthroughs & Backlash (Aug 4–5, 2025 AI Roundup)

AI’s Big Bang: Billion-Dollar Deals, Breakthroughs & Backlash (Aug 4–5, 2025 AI Roundup)

OpenAI raised $8.3 billion at a $300 billion valuation in a round led by Dragoneer, with SoftBank committing up to $40 billion this year. AI-driven M&A hit $2.6 trillion in the first seven months of 2025, up 28% in value despite fewer deals. Italy launched an antitrust probe into Meta over WhatsApp AI integration. California’s new AI hiring rules take effect October 1, 2025.
5 August 2025
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OpenAI’s $12B Revelation, ‘Study Mode’ Launch & 100k-GPU AI Hub – Experts React in 48-Hour AI Frenzy

OpenAI’s $12B Revelation, ‘Study Mode’ Launch & 100k-GPU AI Hub – Experts React in 48-Hour AI Frenzy

OpenAI reached a $12 billion annualized revenue run rate in the first seven months of 2025, with weekly active users hitting 700 million. The company raised its 2025 cash burn forecast to $8 billion and is close to finalizing a $7.5 billion funding round, with major commitments from Sequoia, Tiger Global, and SoftBank.
31 July 2025
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  • Nasdaq Eyes Record Highs as Oil Prices Stabilize and Market Sentiment Improves
    April 16, 2026, 10:18 AM EDT. Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 are nearing fresh record highs amid easing geopolitical tensions and stable oil prices, with WTI crude hovering around $92.56 per barrel. The labor market shows strength as weekly unemployment claims fall below expectations. Microsoft's earnings preview suggests steady growth due to GPU constraints despite potential breakout around its AI Copilot. Taiwan Semiconductor's stock dips over 3% despite strong profits, weighed down by ambitious $52-56 billion AI chip capital expenditure plans. Google is reportedly engaged in classified Pentagon AI talks, indicating deepening government-tech ties. Meanwhile, CoreWeave plans $1 billion debt raise, Roku passes 100 million streaming households, and Stellantis partners with Microsoft to advance AI in vehicles.

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India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Reverse Early Rally as Oil Caution Returns

India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Reverse Early Rally as Oil Caution Returns

16 April 2026
India’s Nifty 50 fell 0.14% and Sensex dropped 0.16% Thursday, reversing early gains as optimism over U.S.-Iran talks faded and Brent crude rose to $96.58 a barrel. Foreign investors have pulled $38 billion from Indian equities since 2025. The rupee held near 93.30 per dollar, with offshore dollar/rupee hedges easing after RBI action. HDB Financial Services shares surged on a 41.4% profit jump.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Miners Rally, Morgan Sindall Jumps and easyJet Slides

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Miners Rally, Morgan Sindall Jumps and easyJet Slides

16 April 2026
Britain’s FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to 10,579 on Thursday morning, led by gains in miners and financials as hopes for US-Iran talks steadied markets. UK GDP grew 0.5% in February, beating forecasts. Morgan Sindall surged after raising its profit outlook, while easyJet fell on weak bookings and higher fuel costs. Tesco gained despite warning the Iran conflict had clouded its outlook.
Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Slips Despite Asia Rally as Banks Drag, Olam Jumps

Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Slips Despite Asia Rally as Banks Drag, Olam Jumps

16 April 2026
Singapore’s Straits Times Index fell 0.27% to 5,007.83 on Thursday, weighed by declines in DBS, OCBC, UOB, and Singtel. Olam surged nearly 8% after clearing the last hurdle for its Olam Agri sale. The STI lagged regional peers as Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng both advanced. Singapore’s economy remains sensitive to higher import costs and supply disruptions despite recent GDP growth.
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