SoftBank is partnering with industrial automation leader Yaskawa to develop a new breed of AI-powered robots. The goal is to create machines that can juggle multiple tasks simultaneously in complex environments like offices and hospitals. A demonstration is planned for the iREX 2025 exhibition later
Fortnite players are accusing Epic Games of using generative AI to create some of the new art in Chapter 7. The drama centers on odd details like a nine-toed yeti. CEO Tim Sweeney recently argued against mandatory AI tags on storefronts like Steam.
Foxconn is pouring another $569 million into its Wisconsin operations under a newly amended state contract. The deal aims to create nearly 1,400 jobs over four years and could net the company up to $96 million in tax credits by 2029.
India’s government is privately demanding that all smartphone makers pre-install its Sanchar Saathi app on devices sold in the country. The app cannot be deleted and must be installed via a software update on older phones, too.
Professors are integrating AI into negotiation courses, having students use tools like Perplexity Pro and custom GPTs to practice. The goal is to simulate real-world scenarios and get targeted feedback before the big meeting.
According to TechCrunch, at least 80 VC-backed startups have achieved unicorn status in 2025 so far, fueled by an AI investor frenzy. The list includes companies like the $8B AI model developer Reflection and the $5B blockchain payments firm Tempo, but also spans satellite manufacturing, drug discov
Stronghold isn’t your typical fintech. It launched a stablecoin in 2017, partnered with IBM in 2018, and pivoted during the pandemic. Now it’s a full financial infrastructure play.
India’s telecom ministry has issued a confidential directive requiring major smartphone brands to preload the Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices within 90 days. The move, aimed at curbing phone fraud, is set to clash with Apple’s policies and ignite privacy debates.
Legendary adventure game designer Ron Gilbert has released a surprise action game, Death by Scrolling. It’s a rogue-lite runner where you outrun the Grim Reaper, funded after his dream of a Zelda-like RPG collapsed due to harsh publisher deals.
Intel shares surged on a major analyst prediction. Ming-Chi Kuo says Intel could start shipping its lowest-end M processor to Apple by Q2 or Q3 2027, contingent on a 2026 design kit release.
