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Conor McGregor’s recent visit to the White House for a St. Patrick’s Day meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn backlash from Irish political leaders. The MMA fighter’s remarks on immigration policies in Ireland have sparked controversy, with government officials stating that he does not represent the Irish people. McGregor Meets Trump at the…
Nvidia has taken center stage in the artificial intelligence revolution. With soaring revenues and skyrocketing stock prices, the tech giant is aggressively investing in AI startups to expand its influence in the AI ecosystem. Let’s explore Nvidia’s most significant AI startup investments, from billion-dollar rounds to emerging game-changers. Nvidia’s AI Investment Boom Since the introduction…
Get ready for a spectacular celestial event this March! A total lunar eclipse, also known as a “Blood Moon,” will take place on Thursday, March 13, 2025, making the moon appear red for viewers in various parts of the world. This phenomenon occurs when the Earth, sun, and moon align perfectly, casting Earth’s shadow over…
Southwest Airlines, which has long allowed passengers to check up to two bags for free, is making a big change. Starting with flights booked on May 28, the airline will start charging for checked bags for most passengers. Southwest Airlines Baggage Fees Update This is a big shift for the Dallas-based airline, which had used…
The US AI space is still hot. In 2024, 49 AI startups raised over $100M. Some even grabbed multiple mega-rounds with a few going over $1B. As we enter 2025, the momentum continues. Several US-based AI companies have already crossed the $100M mark and one has raised over $1B. Here are the US AI startups…
Google co-founder Larry Page is at it again with his new stealth-mode AI startup Dynatomics which is focused on product manufacturing. Using AI, he’s designing products that can be built in factories with a small team of engineers. Chris Anderson, former CTO of Page-backed electric airplane company Kittyhawk is leading the company. Details are…
AMD has officially unveiled the RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT GPUs, set to launch on March 6, 2025 just a day after NVIDIA’s RTX 5070. The AMD RX 9070 XT comes with an MSRP of $600, while the RX 9070 is priced at $550, making the price gap unusually small. RX 9070 & 9070 XT:…
The Information reports that CoreWeave, a powerful Nvidia-supported data centre company, has taken over AI developer platform Weights & Biases in a huge deal worth $1.7 billion. Weights & Biases is the product of Lukas Biewald, Chris Van Pelt, and Shawn Lewis, who founded the company in 2017. Thanks to its widespread adoption among…
US Hits Canada, Mexico and China with High Tariffs US President Donald Trump has slapped new tariffs on three of the country’s biggest trading partners Canada, Mexico and China. 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 20% on Chinese goods went into effect on March 4, 2025. The reaction has been immediate and…
OpenAI’s Investment Strategy Since its inception in 2021, the OpenAI Startup Fund has significantly influenced the AI landscape. With $175 million raised for its primary fund and an additional $114 million secured through special purpose vehicles, it has become a crucial force in AI startup funding. Unlike many major tech firms, OpenAI does not invest…
Snowflake is adding $200M to its startup accelerator. This is it’s commitment to AI startups and cloud innovation. Investing in AI and Cloud Startups The Snowflake Startup Accelerator is for early-stage startups building AI-powered industry-specific solutions on this platform. Startups in the program get technical support, co-marketing and AWS credits. Notable exits from the program…
Nvidia’s latest earnings report was strong, but the market was meh. Revenue is up 78% but shares are down 1.5% in after-hours after being up 3.7% in regular trading. Nvidia beat estimates but concern over industry overspending and competition kept investors cautious. Nvidia’s Earnings Highlights Revenue: $39.33 billion (up 78% year over year) Margin: 71% (down…
