Ford has quietly joined the Xen Project, contributing to the hypervisor’s development as it targets automotive safety certifications. The automaker accounted for 3.5% of project authors in the months before version 4.21’s release. This reflects the auto industry’s growing interest in virtualization
Biostar has introduced the EdgeComp MS-Nano, a fanless edge AI system powered by Nvidia’s Jetson Orin Nano module. The compact unit delivers up to 40 TOPS of AI performance and operates in temperatures from -20°C to 50°C, making it ideal for industrial applications.
Adobe is making a massive move into search engine optimization by acquiring Semrush for $1.9 billion. The all-cash deal values Semrush at $12 per share and is expected to close in early 2026. Semrush shares skyrocketed over 70% on the news.
Dublin edtech company LearnUpon has acquired Berlin-based AI course creator Courseau. The deal aims to help businesses generate training content up to 50 times faster than traditional methods, with full integration planned for 2026.
Mojo Vision has appointed Dr Anthony Yu to its advisory board, adding decades of silicon photonics leadership experience. The move strengthens the company’s push into AI infrastructure optical interconnects following its recent $75 million Series B funding round.
French crypto-banking platform Deblock has secured €30 million in Series A funding to fuel European expansion. The round was led by Speedinvest with participation from CommerzVentures and existing investors. Deblock combines traditional banking with self-custody crypto wallets for its 300,000 client
Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games Group is aggressively expanding into global gaming markets, with China’s massive player base and cultural influence becoming a key focus. The company recently spent $4.9 billion acquiring Scopely and is now targeting PC console and Chinese mobile gaming opportunities. Hono
The Boulder-based company sold 9.1 million shares at $8 each, below its marketed range. Gloo connects churches with technology solutions and recently hired former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger.
Apple has settled with the EPA over hazardous waste violations at its Santa Clara chip facility. The company paid $261,283 and updated its waste management policies following inspections prompted by whistleblower complaints. The violations included improper labeling, storage, and air emissions contr
Stocks are facing their biggest pullback in months as investors question the AI trade and Fed rate cut expectations. All eyes are on Nvidia’s earnings and upcoming jobs data that could determine whether this is a healthy correction or something more serious.
