Digital banking giant Revolut is eyeing a staggering $65 billion valuation in its latest funding push—a massive leap from the $45 billion benchmark set just last year. The London-based neobank aims to raise around $1 billion through a combination of primary (new shares) and secondary (existing shareholder sales) financing, positioning itself as one of the…
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has launched Grok 4, positioning it as a rival to OpenAI’s upcoming GPT-5 and Google’s Gemini models. The company claims the new model offers “PhD-level smarts across all fields” and outperforms competitors on key benchmarks like Humanity’s Last Exam. Alongside the release, xAI introduced a $300-per-month “SuperGrok Heavy” subscription tier,…
Linda Yaccarino has stepped down as CEO of X (formerly Twitter), effective July 9, 2025, after serving in the role since June 2023. A Two-Year Tenure at X Yaccarino, who transitioned from her role as chair of global advertising and partnerships at NBCUniversal, was appointed CEO of X in June 2023 following Elon Musk’s acquisition…
Samsung has officially announced plans to release its first-ever triple-fold or “tri-fold” smartphone by the end of 2025, marking a significant evolution beyond its current Galaxy Z Fold 7. The confirmation comes directly from TM Roh, Samsung’s mobile division leader, who stated that the device is ready for production but is undergoing final refinements to…
As of July 2025, Microsoft’s Windows 11 has officially overtaken Windows 10 to become the world’s most popular Windows operating system, now running on approximately 52% of all Windows PCs. This marks the first time Windows 11 has surpassed its predecessor since its October 2021 release, driven largely by Microsoft’s push to encourage upgrades ahead…
Garmin smartwatch users now have a long-awaited reason to celebrate: Google Maps integration has arrived on select devices. Announced in July 2025, the free app brings turn-by-turn navigation to Garmin’s Venu, Forerunner, Vivoactive, and Fenix models—years after the company pioneered its own proprietary mapping solutions. The move fulfills a persistent user demand, blending Garmin’s fitness…
China has launched the first 12 satellites of its “Three-Body Computing Constellation,” marking a significant step toward establishing a space-based AI supercomputer network. The launch took place on May 14, 2025, using a Long March-2D rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Led by Zhejiang Lab and ADA Space, the project aims to eventually deploy…
Hugging Face is making a bold leap into robotics with the acquisition of French startup Pollen Robotics, known for its open-source humanoid robot, Reachy. This strategic move follows Hugging Face’s earlier collaborations with Pollen Robotics and marks a significant expansion from its AI software roots into physical robotics hardware. Pre-orders for the Reachy Mini—an affordable,…
From EVs to Micromobility: Rivian Offshoot Nets $200M for E-Bike Market Push Also Inc., the micromobility startup spun out of Rivian earlier this year, has secured $200 million in fresh funding led by Greenoaks Capital, catapulting its valuation to $1 billion. The move marks a pivotal step in Rivian’s strategic shift toward urban mobility and…
Apple’s Chief Operating Officer for nearly a decade, will step down from his role later this month after almost three decades at the company. The tech giant announced that Sabih Khan, currently Senior Vice President of Operations, will take over as COO in what Apple describes as a long-planned succession. Williams, who joined Apple in…