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Qualcomm Says Amazon Could Buy $60 Billion of AI Chips Under Long-Term Deal
Partnership strengthens Qualcomm’s push into AI data centers as it seeks to diversify beyond smartphones and challenge Nvidia’s dominance in accelerated computing Qualcomm said Tuesday that Amazon could purchase as much as $60 billion of its artificial intelligence data-center chips and related products under a long-term partnership, giving the chipmaker a major potential customer as […] The post Qualcomm Says Amazon Could Buy $60 Billion of AI Chips Under Long-Term Deal appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI Bets ChatGPT Can Become an AI Advertising Giant as CFO Makes Google-Meta Combination Comparison
OpenAI is positioning ChatGPT to become a major advertising platform, with Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar describing the chatbot as what might result “if Google and Meta had a baby” as the artificial intelligence company looks for new ways to turn its enormous user base into sustainable revenue. Friar made the comparison Tuesday at Goldman […] The post OpenAI Bets ChatGPT Can Become an AI Advertising Giant as CFO Makes Google-Meta Combination Comparison appeared first on Tekedia.
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Wistron Shares Slide After $1.47 Billion GDR Sale to Fund AI Server Expansion
Shares of Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Wistron fell more than 6% on Tuesday after the Nvidia supplier priced a $1.47 billion global depositary receipt offering at a discount to its existing share price to finance raw-material purchases and support its expansion in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Wistron said Monday that it had priced 25 million global depositary […] The post Wistron Shares Slide After $1.47 Billion GDR Sale to Fund AI Server Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.
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Mark Cuban Urges Towns to Drive Hard Bargains Before Approving Data Centers
Billionaire entrepreneur says communities should secure enforceable limits, financial guarantees and independent oversight before data-center developers break ground Mark Cuban is urging local governments to negotiate aggressively with data-center developers before approving new projects, noting that communities have their greatest bargaining power before construction begins. In a series of posts on X on Monday, the […] The post Mark Cuban Urges Towns to Drive Hard Bargains Before Approving Data Centers appeared first on Tekedia.
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Huawei’s Long-Delayed U.S. Trial Begins, and It’s More Than The Company’s Business Dealings in Iran
Huawei’s long-running confrontation with the United States is entering a decisive phase, but the case is about far more than alleged sanctions violations and bank fraud. When jury selection begins Tuesday in federal court in Brooklyn, prosecutors will present a sweeping indictment that reaches from Huawei’s dealings with Iran and North Korea to alleged theft […] The post Huawei’s Long-Delayed U.S. Trial Begins, and It’s More Than The Company’s Business Dealings in Iran appeared first on Tekedia.
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Arm CEO Sees AI Transforming Cancer Research, but Chip and Energy Bottlenecks Could Slow the Revolution
Arm CEO Rene Haas believes artificial intelligence could help humanity cure cancer within his lifetime. But his prediction comes with a major qualification: the technology’s medical promise will depend on whether the semiconductor industry can supply the chips, memory, data centers and electricity needed to run powerful AI systems. “I’ve always thought that the killer […] The post Arm CEO Sees AI Transforming Cancer Research, but Chip and Energy Bottlenecks Could Slow the Revolution appeared first on Tekedia.
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China’s Exports Surge 25% in August as AI Boom Offsets Weak Domestic Demand
Strong demand for semiconductors, AI-related equipment and electric vehicles is keeping China’s trade engine running, even as consumption, investment and property remain under pressure. China’s exports accelerated in August, driven by strong overseas demand for high-tech and artificial intelligence-related products, providing a crucial source of growth for an economy still struggling to revive domestic consumption […] The post China’s Exports Surge 25% in August as AI Boom Offsets Weak Domestic Demand appeared first on Tekedia.
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Canada Imposes Up to 50% Tariffs on U.S. Goods as Trade War With Trump Escalates
Canada imposed a new round of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods on Tuesday, escalating the trade confrontation between the two North American allies after negotiations collapsed and President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Ottawa. The new duties range from 15% to 50% and cover hundreds of U.S. products with a combined value of about $27.6 […] The post Canada Imposes Up to 50% Tariffs on U.S. Goods as Trade War With Trump Escalates appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto Platforms Lose $3.6 Billion to Hacks Despite Widespread Security Audits
Cryptocurrency platforms lost more than $3.63 billion to cyberattacks and stolen credentials between January 2025 and July 2026, with security audits failing to prevent many of the largest losses, according to a CoinGecko report. The crypto market data provider said about 88% of the stolen funds came from platforms that had completed independent security audits. […] The post Crypto Platforms Lose $3.6 Billion to Hacks Despite Widespread Security Audits appeared first on Tekedia.
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Gold Slips as Oil-Driven Inflation Risks Lift Fed Rate-Hike Bets Ahead of U.S. Data
Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday as a jump in oil prices revived concerns about inflation, while stronger-than-expected U.S. labor-market data continued to push investors toward a more cautious view of Federal Reserve policy. A weaker dollar and heightened geopolitical tensions helped limit bullion’s decline ahead of key U.S. inflation reports later this week. Spot […] The post Gold Slips as Oil-Driven Inflation Risks Lift Fed Rate-Hike Bets Ahead of U.S. Data appeared first on Tekedia.
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Enjoy the Graduation Ceremony of Tekedia Institute Mini-MBA
If you are travelling to attend the graduation ceremony of Tekedia Institute Mini-MBA, I wish you a safe and pleasant journey. For the 20th time, Tekedia Institute has advanced the understanding and mastery of entrepreneurial capitalism and the broad mechanics of markets. Nations rise when great entrepreneurs and visionary leaders emerge. Congratulations to all our […] The post Enjoy the Graduation Ceremony of Tekedia Institute Mini-MBA appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kenyan Electric Mobility Startup ARC Ride Secures $33.3 Million to Scale Battery-Swapping Infrastructure Across Africa
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Africa’s Startup Funding Rebounds to $455m in August 2026, Driven by Mega Deals
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MTN Nigeria becomes first telco to cross 100 million subscribers
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Kenya’s first locally domiciled ETF get securities exchange approval
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Mistral Raises €3 billion at €21 billion Valuation as Samsung Backs European AI Rival
French AI startup’s valuation tops €21 billion as it expands computing infrastructure, develops larger models and positions itself as a European alternative to OpenAI and Anthropic. French artificial intelligence startup Mistral said Tuesday it has raised €3 billion ($3.5 billion) in fresh funding led by South Korean memory-chip giant Samsung, giving the company a post-money […] The post Mistral Raises €3 billion at €21 billion Valuation as Samsung Backs European AI Rival appeared first on Tekedia.
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IPOs Will Move On-Chain – Binance Founder CZ Makes Bold Statement
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder of Binance, has made a bold prediction about the future of capital markets, arguing that initial public offerings (IPOs) will eventually move on-chain as blockchain technology reshapes how financial assets are issued, traded, and settled. In a statement on X, he wrote, “IPOs will move on-chain.” His comments highlight a broader […] The post IPOs Will Move On-Chain – Binance Founder CZ Makes Bold Statement appeared first on Tekedia.
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US-based Pigee to acquire 55% stake in Nigerian logistics startup ShipAfrica
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What to expect from the Apple Surprise and Shine event today
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She gave up her childhood dream of becoming a doctor to fix what doctors cannot
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dLocal Ghana secures enhanced payments licence to deepen local operations
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Africa doesn’t need to build the next ChatGPT to win the AI race
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – ‘How to licence data centres’
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iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: What We Expect to Change
iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: What We Expect to Change The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to be Apple’s next major Pro iPhone, but there is an important… TechCity
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Top 10 Coins in Experts’ Spotlight: Apeing Leads as the Best Meme Coin to Buy in 2026 at $0.0001
What if the next major meme coin opportunity is already taking shape before mainstream attention fully arrives? For traders searching for the best meme coin to buy, the challenge is not simply identifying the biggest names. It is finding projects with distinctive communities, recognizable narratives, active ecosystems, or early-stage structures that could attract greater attention […] The post Top 10 Coins in Experts’ Spotlight: Apeing Leads as the Best Meme Coin to Buy in 2026 at $0.0001 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Congo Copper Floods U.S. Market as Buyers Seek Discounts to COMEX Prices
U.S. copper buyers are now turning to metal from the Democratic Republic of Congo as a cheaper alternative to COMEX-deliverable brands, driving the African producer’s shipments to the United States to a record level and reshaping global trade flows for the industrial metal. U.S. imports of Congolese copper cathodes reached a record 53,290 metric tons […] The post Congo Copper Floods U.S. Market as Buyers Seek Discounts to COMEX Prices appeared first on Tekedia.
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Sterling Gains Against Dollar as Yen Rebound Overshadows UK Policy Speech
The pound edged higher against the dollar and held broadly steady against the euro on Monday, but fell sharply against the Japanese yen as markets weighed Britain’s economic policy outlook against a broader shift in global interest rates and risk sentiment. Sterling rose 0.14% to $1.3573 and traded at 85.86 pence per euro, leaving it […] The post Sterling Gains Against Dollar as Yen Rebound Overshadows UK Policy Speech appeared first on Tekedia.
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Samsung, TSMC Commit to ASML High-NA EUV as AI Drives Chipmaking Complexity
Samsung Electronics and TSMC, the world’s two largest chipmakers, have committed to using ASML’s next-generation High-NA extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, strengthening the Dutch equipment maker’s position at the center of the global semiconductor industry’s race to produce advanced chips. The commitments provide ASML with greater visibility into demand for its most sophisticated lithography technology at […] The post Samsung, TSMC Commit to ASML High-NA EUV as AI Drives Chipmaking Complexity appeared first on Tekedia.
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Banana Bot Copy Trade vs Fomo’s Social Feed: Who Exits First When the Whale Sells
Your phone buzzes. A trader you follow on Fomo just closed a big position. You have seconds to decide what your own screen is telling you to do, and the answer is not the same on every platform. A copy means something different on each platform On Fomo, a self-custodial social trading app live on […] The post Banana Bot Copy Trade vs Fomo’s Social Feed: Who Exits First When the Whale Sells appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Hidden Easter Egg in Nvidia’s $12.9303 Billion Hugging Face Deal
When Nvidia announced its agreement to acquire artificial-intelligence platform Hugging Face for $12.9303 billion, the unusually precise figure immediately stood out. Most billion-dollar acquisitions are presented in rounded numbers, but this one carried six extra digits that appeared almost deliberately engineered. As it turns out, they were. Hugging Face co-founder Thomas Wolf hinted that the […] The post The Hidden Easter Egg in Nvidia’s $12.9303 Billion Hugging Face Deal appeared first on Tekedia.
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Erin Piacenti Times Square Stabbing: GoFundMe Raises Nearly $750,000 for Newborn Daughter
A devastating act of violence in New York City has left a family facing an unimaginable future, while a remarkable wave of public support is helping provide some measure of security for a newborn child who lost her mother before she could grow up knowing her. Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America employee, was killed […] The post Erin Piacenti Times Square Stabbing: GoFundMe Raises Nearly $750,000 for Newborn Daughter appeared first on Tekedia.
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EverBank Agrees to $3.9 Billion Reverse Merger With WaFd in $3.9 Billion Deal
Combination will create a regional bank with about $75 billion in assets and give EverBank investors majority control Florida-based EverBank Financial has agreed to acquire Pacific Northwest lender WaFd in a $3.9 billion reverse-merger transaction that will create a regional bank with roughly $75 billion in assets, the companies said Monday. The transaction will combine […] The post EverBank Agrees to $3.9 Billion Reverse Merger With WaFd in $3.9 Billion Deal appeared first on Tekedia.
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USDC and USDsui: Understanding Two Dollar-Tracked Stablecoins
USDC and USDsui are both designed to track the value of the U.S. dollar, but that common objective does not mean they are identical assets. Both belong to the broader stablecoin category, a rapidly expanding part of the digital-asset ecosystem that seeks to combine the stability of traditional fiat currencies with the speed, programmability and […] The post USDC and USDsui: Understanding Two Dollar-Tracked Stablecoins appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI Declares the Beginning of the AGI Era With Its New AI Model
OpenAI’s latest AI model has been presented not simply as another upgrade in the company’s rapidly evolving product lineup, but as a milestone that could mark the beginning of what it calls the “AGI era.” The declaration reflects the extraordinary confidence surrounding the newest generation of artificial intelligence and the growing belief that AI systems […] The post OpenAI Declares the Beginning of the AGI Era With Its New AI Model appeared first on Tekedia.
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Xbox’s Cloud Gaming Limits Signal a New Era for Game Streaming
Microsoft is making a significant change to the economics of Xbox Cloud Gaming. Beginning in November 2026, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will no longer receive unlimited cloud gaming access. Instead, each subscription tier will include a fixed number of cloud gaming hours per month, with additional playtime available for purchase after the allowance is exhausted. […] The post Xbox’s Cloud Gaming Limits Signal a New Era for Game Streaming appeared first on Tekedia.
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Germany’s Labour Shortage Is Worsening as Skilled Worker Gap Nears 723,000, as Volkswagen Plans 50,000 More Job Cuts
Germany’s economic strength has long depended on a highly skilled workforce, from engineers and manufacturers to healthcare professionals, technicians and information-technology specialists. But that foundation is facing growing pressure. According to a study by the employer-linked German Economic Institute (IW), Germany could face a shortage of around 723,000 skilled workers by 2029, nearly twice the […] The post Germany’s Labour Shortage Is Worsening as Skilled Worker Gap Nears 723,000, as Volkswagen Plans 50,000 More Job Cuts appeared first on Tekedia.
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