Broadcom’s Mystery $10 Billion AI Customer Was Anthropic
The AI infrastructure arms race just got another huge data point. Broadcom has confirmed that AI lab Anthropic is the mystery customer behind a massive $10 billion custom chip order.
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Opera’s New AI Browser Costs $20 a Month. Is It Worth It?
Opera has launched public early access for its AI-powered Neon browser with a $19.90 monthly subscription. The browser features four specialized AI agents but launches amid serious cybersecurity warnings from experts about the inherent risks of AI browsers.
Rockstar Doubles Down on GTA VI Leak Claims Amid Union-Busting Firestorm
Rockstar Games has issued a new, more detailed statement defending its dismissal of 34 employees, claiming they leaked confidential info on “upcoming and unannounced titles.” The workers’ union and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are not convinced, with a government investigation now underway.
Canva’s Not Just Pretty Templates Anymore
Canva, the $42 billion design platform, has been quietly building its AI arsenal since 2017. Its profitable, user-first approach is now a major threat in the crowded AI design wars.
HR’s AI Problem: Billions Spent, But Workers Don’t Trust It
Corporate AI investment hit a staggering $252.3 billion in 2024, yet frontline workers remain deeply skeptical. New surveys show only 46% trust AI, fearing job loss. This paradox is forcing HR to become tech-savvy leaders or get left behind.
A Startup Wants to Steal the ‘Twitter’ Name Back From Elon Musk
A group of lawyers has filed a formal petition to cancel X Corp.’s trademarks on “Twitter” and “tweet,” claiming Elon Musk abandoned the brand. They plan to launch a new social network called Twitter.new if they win.
Qargo’s €28M haul shows logistics tech is still a hot ticket
Qargo, a Transport Management System startup from Ghent, has secured €28 million in a Series B round. The funding will fuel team growth and product development as the company scales its operations across Europe.
This VC Firm Hunts For Founders With Childhood Trauma. It’s Working.
London’s Hummingbird Ventures has a winning, if controversial, investment thesis: back founders with childhood trauma. Partners Barend Van den Brande and Firat Ileri look for “outliers” with grit, leading to huge wins like BillionToOne and Kraken.
The ‘Original’ Star Wars Has Been Changing Since 1977
The “original” cut of Star Wars is a moving target. From audio tweaks in 1977 to the infamous “Han shot first” edits, the film has never stopped evolving. This is the complete history of every change.
The AI Stock Bubble Looks Different in Asia
A key valuation metric shows the S&P 500 is as expensive as it was at the peak of the dotcom bubble. Meanwhile, major Asian semiconductor and hardware firms powering the AI boom trade at far lower prices. This disconnect presents a stark warning for American investors.