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A massive new survey reveals a shocking gap in AI adoption at work. Despite huge investments, daily usage is barely moving. The biggest barrier isn’t budget or tech—it’s skills.
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What a Perfect 2025 Trading Playbook Would Have Looked Like
Bloomberg Business imagines a hedge fund with perfect foresight for 2025. Their hypothetical trades, betting on a second Trump term’s policies, show staggering gains from silver, gold, and geopolitical shifts. It’s a wild thought experiment in risk and reward.
Meta’s $2.5B Manus Deal Shows the High Cost of De-China-fication
Meta is buying AI chip startup Manus for a staggering $2.5 billion. The deal’s fine print reveals a massive $500 million pool to keep Manus employees and a complete exit from China.
Chinese AI Giants MiniMax and Zhipu AI Race for Hong Kong IPOs
Two major Chinese AI startups, MiniMax and Zhipu AI, are gearing up for massive public offerings in Hong Kong. This signals a fierce race to become China’s first publicly traded generative AI company. Global investors are betting on these firms, hoping to find the next breakout star like DeepSeek.
The AI VC Frenzy is Real, But a ‘Reckoning’ is Coming
2025 saw a historic venture capital frenzy in AI, with founders raising billions on ideas alone. But VCs are now warning that 2026 will be a “year of reckoning” as the market corrects. Despite the froth, investors remain bullish on the long-term potential of artificial intelligence.
Origin Energy Doubles Down on Kraken with $140 Million Bet
Origin Energy is pumping another $140 million into Kraken Technologies, the tech arm of Britain’s Octopus Energy. The deal involves waiving exclusive Australian rights to the platform in exchange for more equity.
Lawsuit Alleges Botched $5.2M Tech Deal, “Egregious” Due Diligence
SmarTek21 is suing its acquisition advisor, TGP GP Management, over the $5.2 million purchase of IT Avalon. The lawsuit alleges defective due diligence and that the advisor pressured the CEO to close while he was undergoing medical treatment.
Apple Fights $1.8 Billion UK Fine, Says App Store Fees Are Fair
Apple is taking its fight against a massive UK antitrust ruling to a higher court. The company is appealing a decision that found it overcharged millions of British App Store users and must pay £1.5 billion in compensation. The case hinges on whether Apple’s commissions, which reached 30%, were an a
Xbox’s 2026 Gamble: Halo on PS5, Price Hikes, and a Pivotal Year
According to TechRadar, 2026 is a make-or-break year for Xbox, with major exclusives like Halo and Starfield heading to PlayStation. With console prices rising and the next-gen vision unclear, Microsoft faces a pivotal moment for its gaming brand.
Apple Gets a Big Break on China Chip Tariffs
New US tariffs on semiconductors from China won’t take real effect until June 2027. This gives Apple, which relies on many Chinese chip suppliers, a significant breather to manage costs and diversify its supply chain.