Samsung Invests in South Korean AI Chipmaker Rebellions Ahead of IPO Plans
South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions has received fresh backing from Samsung, further strengthening its efforts to raise between $150 million and $200 million in a new funding round, with ambitions of a future initial public offering (IPO). This move…
Germans Are Finally Adopting Air Conditioning — Even Renters Are Joining In
As Heatwaves Intensify, Germans — Even Renters — Are Turning to Air Conditioning Walking through German neighborhoods today, you’re likely to spot a new feature hanging from windows and sitting on balconies: portable air conditioning units. In a country where…
Future of Minimalist in Doubt After HUL Acquisition, Warns Bombay Shaving Company CEO
Big Brand, Big Risk? Deshpande Predicts Minimalist May Fade Post Acquisition The founder and CEO of Bombay Shaving Company, Shantanu Deshpande, has sparked intense discussion across India’s startup ecosystem by voicing serious concerns about the long-term survival of Minimalist, a…
Meta Faces $8 Billion Investor Lawsuit Over Facebook’s Privacy Settlement Deal
A high-stakes trial opened this week in Delaware as shareholders of Meta Platforms seek to recover $8 billion in damages, alleging that the company’s leadership mishandled a massive privacy scandal settlement dating back to 2019. Investor Allegations Center on $5…
Jensen Huang Applauds China’s AI Prowess as Nvidia Prepares to Resume Chip Exports
Nvidia’s CEO Applauds China’s AI Models Amid Renewed Chip Deal On the heels of regulatory clarity from the U.S. government, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang returned to China and lauded the nation’s AI advancements, especially its growing ecosystem of open-source models….
China’s Economic Growth Surprises Analysts as Trump Tariff Threats Resurface
Despite mounting pressure from U.S. tariffs and a lingering property market slump, China’s economy posted stronger-than-expected growth in Q2 2025, offering a surprising show of resilience amid global uncertainty. According to official data released by the National Bureau of Statistics,…