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Apple is recalibrating its wearable strategy, sidelining plans for a lighter, cheaper version of its Vision Pro VR glasses to accelerate the development of AI-enabled smart glasses. The move signals the tech giant’s intent to compete directly with Meta in the emerging smart eyewear market. Apple Prioritizes AI Smart Glasses According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman,…
Tesla reported delivering 497,099 vehicles in the third quarter, marking a historic high for the automaker. This represents a 29% increase from Q2 and about 7% higher than the same period last year. Analysts attribute the surge primarily to buyers rushing to claim the $7,500 federal EV tax credit before it expired. Other U.S. automakers…
As international tensions and stricter Visa policies disrupt traditional study-abroad pathways, India’s Leverage Edu has emerged as a nimble solution for students seeking global education opportunities. The eight-year-old edtech startup helps students pivot from destinations like Canada to Germany, and from India to emerging markets such as Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. This agility has fueled…
OpenAI has made headlines again, this time by selling $6.6 billion in shares held by current and former employees. According to Bloomberg, the sale has propelled OpenAI’s valuation to a staggering $500 billion, making it the most valuable privately held company in history. Major investors in the transaction included SoftBank, Dragoneer Investment Group, Thrive Capital,…
Microsoft is reshaping how it sells artificial intelligence to everyday users. On Wednesday, the company announced it will stop promoting its standalone Copilot Pro subscription and instead launch Microsoft 365 Premium, a $19.99 monthly plan that combines AI tools with its popular productivity apps. From Copilot Pro to 365 Premium Earlier this year, Microsoft introduced…
Amazon is expanding its grocery ambitions with the launch of Amazon Grocery, a new private-label brand offering more than 1,000 everyday food items at competitive prices. The move combines Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly products into a single line, aiming to give budget-conscious shoppers a wider variety of options without sacrificing quality. Consolidating Grocery Brands…
The BRICS bloc is intensifying efforts to reduce reliance on the US dollar, marking a tangible shift toward de-dollarization. With over 6,000 tons of gold reserves and a growing network of alternative payment systems, member nations are laying the groundwork for a potential BRICS currency. Analysts say the bloc’s approach is no longer theoretical—it is…
Tether is taking bold steps to drive U.S. adoption of its new stablecoin, USAT, by partnering with social media platform Rumble. The move highlights Tether’s focus on expanding stablecoin use domestically while exploring new sectors beyond crypto. Rumble Integration to Boost USAT Adoption At Token2049 in Singapore, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed plans to leverage…
Phantom has unveiled Phantom Cash, a consumer payments platform that expands its popular crypto wallet into a versatile money app. Users can now fund balances instantly via bank or card, buy and sell crypto without fees on stablecoins, make payments using Visa through Apple Pay or Google Pay, and send money to peers. The service…
Bitcoin traders may face a volatile start to October as thin Asian liquidity coincides with a partial U.S. government shutdown, raising the stakes for short-term price swings. Historically, early October sees muted action in the world’s largest cryptocurrency, but this year’s unusual macro factors could disrupt the norm. Asian Holidays Damp Bitcoin Activity China’s Golden…