Follow the breakthroughs and disruptions driving the technology industry. From artificial intelligence and advanced chips to new digital platforms and corporate strategies, this section covers how leading tech companies innovate and shape the future of business. We highlight major product launches, research advances and market moves to give readers a clear view of where technology and commerce intersect.
OpenAI has raised $122 billion in a record-breaking funding round to accelerate AI development. The deal comes as expectations grow for a future public offering.
Apple’s third co-founder Ron Wayne says he still owns a 10% stake in the company despite exiting shortly after its founding. The claim has reignited debate over early ownership agreements.
Eli Lilly will pay up to $2.75 billion to bring AI-developed drugs from Insilico Medicine to market. The deal highlights growing momentum in AI-driven drug discovery.
OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video generation model, citing undisclosed reasons. Reports suggest the product may have been costing up to $15 million per day to operate.
Meta has introduced a new executive incentive program tied to a $9 trillion valuation target. The move underscores its aggressive push to lead the artificial intelligence race.
Nissan plans to export U.S.-built vehicles to Japan, joining Toyota and Honda in reversing traditional trade flows. The move reflects shifting global production strategies in the auto industry.
Nvidia and Uber announced plans to launch Level 4 autonomous robotaxis in 28 cities by 2028. The partnership aims to scale AI-powered self-driving fleets across major urban markets.
Nvidia expects cumulative revenue from AI chips to reach $1 trillion by the end of 2027, according to CEO Jensen Huang. The forecast doubles the company’s previous projection for the fast-growing AI market.
Meta has invested $27 billion in AI cloud company Nebius as it races to secure computing power for artificial intelligence development. The deal highlights growing demand for large-scale AI infrastructure.
Nebius shares surged after Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment to build next-generation AI cloud infrastructure. The partnership aims to scale high-performance computing platforms for large artificial intelligence workloads.
Apple introduced M5 Pro and M5 Max chips alongside updated MacBook Pro models focused on peak performance and on-device AI. The company also launched new Studio Displays, refreshed the iPad Air with M4, and revealed the iPhone 17e starting at $599.
Apple’s market capitalization has climbed back to $4 trillion, returning the company to second place among the world’s most valuable corporations. While rivals pour hundreds of billions into artificial intelligence, Apple’s restrained approach is winning investor approval.
OpenAI is quietly developing a new social network and considering biometric identity verification to combat bots, according to Forbes. The platform may use Worldcoin’s iris-scanning Orbs or similar technologies to ensure users are real people.
Southwest Airlines reported a sharp improvement in fourth-quarter performance and outlined broad strategic changes aimed at boosting profitability. Management said the initiatives are already translating into stronger financial momentum heading into 2026.
Microsoft shares plunged as much as 12% in a single session after earnings revealed soaring AI infrastructure costs and heavy reliance on OpenAI-linked cloud contracts. The drop marked one of the company’s sharpest declines since 2020.