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Global Cloud Services Trends
Trump shooter employed a drone as a ‘rearview mirror’ prior to the incident
Trump shooter used a drone prior to the rally like a ‘rearview mirror’.The camera drone made by DJI that maybe helped him plan his attack.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Plum secures $20M investment, boosting assets to over $1.5B
OUR TAKEPlum really knows how to charm investors. It’s like they’ve hit the jackpot with that $17.4 million haul. And Eurobank doubling down with their second investment. That’s a vote of confidence, for sure. But let’s not forget, remember when Revolut also raised a whopping…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Boeing-owned Wisk aims for pilotless air-taxi launch by 2030s
Wisk Aero, owned by Boeing, plans to introduce a fully autonomous air-taxi service “later in the decade” and is currently seeking regulatory approval.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Grab expands dinner reservation services with Chope acquisition
Grab acquires Singapore’s Chope to expand its services, including dinner reservations, to outcompete rivals in the Southeast Asian market. The acquisition sees Chope’s team joining Grab, with no job losses, and strengthens Grab’s ecosystem and advertising capabilities.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Monarch Tractor secures $133M funding to tackle challenges
OUR TAKEMonarch Tractor’s autonomous electric tractors are charging ahead with $133 million in Series C funding. It’s crazy to think they’re now worth over half a billion. But with 400 customers already on board, they’re clearly doing something right. But let’s not ignore the…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Startup Kandji’s valuation hits $850M after $100M funding round
OUR TAKEKandji, the Apple device management platform founded in 2019, is truly a dark horse in the funding world. In an environment where startups are generally struggling for funding, they effortlessly secured an additional $100 million, with the funds split evenly between…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Hong Kong to launch Asia’s first inverse bitcoin ETF
OUR TAKEHong Kong is set to make a big move in the cryptocurrency market with the launch of Asia’s first inverse bitcoin ETF, the CSOP Bitcoin Futures Daily (-1x) Inverse Product. This innovative financial product, which is set to launch on a Tuesday morning, will allow investors…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Tesla to launch humanoid robots for internal use in 2025
OUR TAKE Tesla unveiled the first generation of the Optimus Prime humanoid robot, known as Bumblebee, in September 2022. On January 17, Musk posted a video of the second-generation Optimus Prime humanoid robot folding a shirt by itself at the company’s factory. Humanoid robots…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Google Pixel’s new series set to launch
OUR TAKEGoogle’s Pixel devices have increasingly asserted their dominance, emerging as the top Android brand in Japan and making notable inroads in North America and Australia. The upcoming Pixel 9 series exemplifies this progress with its advanced hardware and photography…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Eve unveils ‘flying taxi’ prototype with funding coverage until 2027
Eve has unveiled its full-scale “flying taxi” prototype, an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft set to reshape urban travel. Eve has secured substantial investments and loans, guaranteeing its financial stability and progression towards certification for the eVTOL…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Oracle settles $115M privacy lawsuit over data collection
Oracle has agreed to a $115 million settlement over allegations it illegally collected and sold personal data, creating unauthorized “digital dossiers” on millions of people.
Global Institutional Trends
Google is trying to steal the Ray-Ban partnership from Meta
OUR TAKEGoogle has made a strategic move by entering into talks with EssilorLuxottica to integrate its Gemini AI assistant into upcoming smart glasses, potentially challenging Meta’s established partnership. Meanwhile, Meta is finalising plans to acquire a 5% stake in…
Global Institutional Trends
Oracle settles $115M privacy lawsuit, vows to limit data collection
OUR TAKEOracle coughing up $115 million for allegedly violating privacy? That’s a hefty price tag for collecting and selling our digital breadcrumbs without permission. It’s like they were compiling a detailed dossier on our lives, from what we eat to how we shop. And then they…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Huawei HarmonyOS PC version expected to launch later this year
OUR TAKEThe expansion of HarmonyOS across various devices promises to deliver seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience. This growth not only fosters a thriving ecosystem but also opens up new opportunities for both users and developers.— Yasmine Luo, BTW reporter…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
U.S. chip stocks fluctuate amid U.S.-China tech dispute
OUR TAKEThe semiconductor sector’s recent volatility underscores the precarious balance between geopolitical tensions and market stability. Investors must navigate these choppy waters with caution, yet remain hopeful in the industry’s proven resilience and capacity for…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Paytm’s loss widens as regulatory action continues to bite
OUR TAKEPaytm, a popular Indian fintech company, continued to suffer financial setbacks after its net loss doubled to $100 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year. Faced with stringent regulatory measures from the Reserve Bank of India, which almost shut down its banking…
Global Institutional Trends
Zuckerberg cuts Meta’s metaverse investment
OUR TAKEMeta’s shift towards reducing spending and focusing on profitability signals a strategic realignment, even as it continues to invest heavily in AI and the metaverse.— Yasmine Luo, BTW reporter What happened? Mark Zuckerberg is cutting Meta’s spending on the metaverse. The…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Meta pauses EU AI model rollout amid regulatory concerns
Citing regulatory unpredictability, Meta will not introduce its multimodal AI models in the European Union. The decision reflects broader compliance challenges with EU data protection laws, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Tesla delays robotaxi launch amid design changes
Tesla has postponed its robotaxi unveiling, citing the need for additional design modifications and other features.
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Google’s acquisition target Wiz is Israel’s military tech seed
Alphabet is nearing a $23 billion acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz, founded by Assaf Rappaport, a veteran of Israel’s elite 8200 intelligence unit.