Apple’s rumored $1 billion annual payment to Google for Gemini AI access looks like a masterstroke when you consider the bigger picture. The iPhone maker actually collects $20 billion yearly from Google for search placement, making this a net positive arrangement.
Google has added a prominent AI Mode button to Chrome’s new tab page on iOS and Android. The feature launched November 5 and is currently available to US users, with plans to expand to 160 countries. It transforms Chrome from a simple browser into a conversational research assistant.
Nvidia’s CEO just dropped a bombshell prediction about the AI race. Jensen Huang says China will win thanks to free power and fewer regulations. This comes as Trump maintains bans on advanced chip exports.
Michael Burry, famous for predicting the 2008 housing crash, has placed massive bets against AI giants Nvidia and Palantir. His fund bought $187.6 million in puts on Nvidia and $912 million in puts on Palantir. The move comes as both companies face concerns about overvaluation despite massive market
Ingram Micro is pushing partners to focus on monetizing AI rather than just experimenting with it. The distributor is expanding its Trust X Alliance globally while emphasizing services, efficiency, and cybersecurity as key growth areas.
AMD has quietly confirmed two new Ryzen AI Max+ processors, including the 8-core 388 model with a massive integrated GPU. This chip could bring desktop-level gaming performance to handheld devices and compact systems. The real question is whether the pricing will make sense for gaming builds.
Google is planning to launch AI data centers into space to solve Earth’s energy and cooling limitations. The company’s Project Suncatcher involves deploying swarms of satellites equipped with TPU chips in low-Earth orbit. Prototype satellites are scheduled for launch in early 2027 through a partners
Sam Altman says OpenAI’s revenue is “growing steeply” despite concerns about massive AI spending. The CEO revealed he’d only consider an IPO to prove critics wrong and watch short sellers get burned. Microsoft’s Satya Nadella remains bullish on their partnership.
Google is seriously exploring putting AI data centers in low-earth orbit. Their Project Suncatcher research suggests orbital solar power could make space-based computing cost-competitive by the mid-2030s. They’re planning prototype satellite launches as early as 2027.
Cloud security giant Zscaler is acquiring AI security specialist SPLX to build a dedicated AI protection layer. The move comes as companies are projected to spend $375 billion on AI infrastructure in 2025. The integration aims to secure the entire AI lifecycle from shadow apps to automated red-teami
