Senators Urge Trump to Seek Congressional Authority for TikTok Sale Extension

Three Democratic senators have urged President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval to extend the deadline for ByteDance's TikTok sale, Reuters reports. This comes as the White House reportedly considers a deal with Oracle for a US TikTok entity. In a letter to Trump, Senators Ed Markey, Chris

SAP Overtakes Novo Nordisk as Europe's Most Valuable Company

German software giant SAP has surpassed Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk to become Europe's most valuable publicly traded company, Euronews reports. SAP's market capitalization reached approximately €312 billion, fueled by a 40% surge in its share price over the past year. Conversely, Novo Nordisk's

Xiaomi Raises $5.27 Billion in Share Sale to Fuel Expansion

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi Corp is raising a substantial $5.27 billion through a top-up share placement, Reuters reports. This move comes as the company seeks to expand its operations, including its burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) business. The share sale, priced at HK$52.80 to HK$54.60 per

Google Rolls Out Gemini's Real-Time AI Video Features

Google has begun rolling out real-time AI video features for its Gemini AI model, as confirmed by a company spokesperson to The Verge. These features, which include the ability to "see" and understand information from a user's computer screen and smartphone camera, are being released to

Klarna's IPO Hopes to Spark UK Fintech Listing Boom

Klarna's upcoming US IPO could trigger a wave of British fintech listings, Reuters reports. The Swedish buy-now pay-later company is expected to command at least $15 billion in its New York Stock Exchange debut, potentially inspiring other UK-based fintech firms to follow suit. "Any successful IPO of

Ford Leverages AI to Accelerate Vehicle Design

Ford is deploying artificial intelligence (AI) agents to expedite the design and engineering of new vehicles, aiming to match the rapid innovation cycles of its competitors, the Wall Street Journal reports. Bryan Goodman, Ford's director of AI, highlighted the need to accelerate the design process. "I personally

China's SiCarrier Aims to Challenge ASML's Dominance in Chip Equipment

Shenzhen SiCarrier Technologies, a Chinese semiconductor equipment maker linked to Huawei, is developing a wide range of machines to replace offerings by ASML and other foreign rivals, Nikkei Asia reports. The company's efforts are aimed at helping China address the severe supply chain constraints imposed by US export

Tencent Launches Upgraded T1 Reasoning Model in China's AI Arms Race

Chinese tech giant Tencent officially launched the upgraded version of its T1 reasoning model, intensifying competition in China's burgeoning AI sector. The company's announcement, posted on its official WeChat account, highlights the model's enhanced capabilities and faster response times. "T1 can 'keep

TikTok Deal Talks Center on US Investor Buyout

The White House-led negotiations over the future of TikTok are reportedly converging on a plan for existing US investors to increase their stakes in the company and acquire its US operations. This development, as reported by Reuters, aims to prevent a potential ban on the popular video-sharing app. Reuter'

Quantum Computing's "Usefulness" Timeline: Industry Leaders Clash with Nvidia CEO's Earlier Skepticism

The timeline for achieving "useful" quantum computing – and even the definition of "useful" itself – remains a point of contention within the industry, highlighted by recent discussions at Nvidia's GTC conference. While Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang initially sparked controversy with comments suggesting practical applications were