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North America Institutional Trends
News: Nintendo hikes Switch forecast with new hardware launch
Nintendo anticipates launching a successor to the Switch console following strong financial performance and market expectations.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Finvest will provide a new avenue for investment
A big new project is coming out If you use an app like Robinhood, you should have easy access to the stock trading market, which makes investing in stocks much easier. Now Finvest wants to do the same for U.S. Treasury bonds. Shivam Bharuka, co-founder and CEO of Get Moving…
Global Institutional Trends
Binance, SEC argue about regulator oversight of cryptocurrencies
The hearing between Binance and the SEC brought hot debates about the definition of securities and the authority of the SEC.
Latin America and Caribbean Regional ISP Trends
Chile, Google to make 15,000 km cable connecting LatAm and Asia
The Chilean government announced a partnership with Google for the Humboldt Cable Project, establishing the first undersea fiber-optic cable.
Global Cloud Services Trends
How to enhance cybersecurity after the Australian State Court database breach?
The Victoria state court cyber attack highlights the need for better cybersecurity.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
JD wins antimonopoly lawsuit against Alibaba, rewards consumers with $140 million
JD.com Secures Historic Victory in Anti-Monopoly Case Against Alibaba.
Global Institutional Trends
Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit over alleged covert user tracking
Google settles $5B privacy lawsuit, accused of secret tracking in ‘incognito’ mode. Lawsuit details and settlement terms disclosed.
North America Cloud Services Trends
LG Chem announces $820 million investment for new battery cathode factory in the US
In a move signaling a robust commitment to the electric vehicle (EV) industry, LG Chem, a world-renowned chemical company, has announced a significant investment of $820 million. This funding is earmarked for constructing a state-of-the-art lithium battery cathode material…
North America Cloud Services Trends
Google's Titan key rollout made passkey hardware a high-risk-user control surface
Google's 15 November 2023 Titan Security Key announcement is an account-security distribution event, not a generic product note. Google put a passkey-capable Titan key line into the Google Store and committed to distribute 100,000 of the new hardware keys at no cost to global…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Meta’s strategic partnership with Tencent opens new horizons for VR in China
Meta’s agreement with Tencent brings affordable VR tech to China, but regulatory challenges loom in a market they haven’t accessed for 14 years.
Global Institutional Trends
Okta hit with another data breach, shares dip
Identity management giant Okta has faced yet another security breach, sending its shares plummeting by nearly 12%. Okta Inc. has found itself in the hot seat once again as it grapples with the aftermath of yet another security breach. This latest breach involved “adversarial…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Snapchat, Saudi Ministry of Culture Launch AR Lens for Deaf Community
Snapchat has announced the launch of an AR lens in partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Culture to help the deaf community engage in interactive experiences. The event, which took place at the Riyadh Book Fair in Saudi Arabia, marked the first launch of Arabic sign language…
Global Institutional Trends
Peloton Shares on Digital Content Spiking Up, Closes Partnership with Lululemon
Peloton, the fitness powerhouse, and Lululemon, the athleisure giant, are teaming up in a five-year partnership set to redefine the way we work out and dress. This dynamic duo’s collaboration means Peloton’s top-tier fitness content will now be accessible through Lululemon’s…
Global Institutional Trends
Cisco to Acquire Splunk for $28 Billion in Landmark Tech Deal
Image credit: Sora Shimazaki via Pexels Cisco and Splunk have announced an earth-shaking acquisition agreement valued at $28 billion in equity. In the deal, Cisco will acquire Splunk at $157 per share in cash. Towards AI-Powered Security This move aims to cement Cisco’s position…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
StoryFile & Meta launch “Tell me, Inge” XR Experience
In partnership with the Meta, StoryFile and World Jewish Congress are excited to present the first interactive, English & German-language Extended Reality (XR) application that retells the story of Holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher: “Tell me, Inge…” It is an Extended Reality…
Global Institutional Trends
Literary Titans Unite in Lawsuit Against OpenAI for Copyright Infringement
Image credit: Frimufilms via Freepik Prominent authors, including George R.R. Martin, have initiated a class-action lawsuit against OpenAI. They accuse the tech giant of systematic copyright infringement. OpenAI, the renowned AI research organization turned for-profit entity, is…
Global Institutional Trends
Microsoft Receives More Funding to Improve Military-Grade Goggles
Army places a new order for goggles based on HoloLens device Microsoft Corp.’s improved combat goggles have passed their first round of intensive testing by soldiers, and the tech giant has been awarded an order for another batch to be used for a make-or-break combat evaluation…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
AI-Backed ELSA Secures $45.5M in Series C Funding
Image credit: ELSA ELSA has successfully concluded a Series C funding round, securing $45.5 million. The funding, led by UOB Venture Management, brings ELSA’s total capital to $60 million. The English language learning platform, in turn, has reiterated its commitment to advanced…
Global Institutional Trends
AI21 Labs Secures $155M Funding at $1.4B Valuation
AI21 Labs, a pioneering AI startup, has secured $155 million in funding, pushing its valuation up to $1.4 billion. This remarkable investment reflects the growing recognition of AI21 Labs’ revolutionary Generative AI technology. Empowered by advanced capabilities, AI21 Labs is…
North America Institutional Trends
Roark Capital’s $7 Billion Acquisition Marks a New Era for Subway
Global fast-food giant Subway has been acquired by US-based private equity firm Roark Capital in a deal valued at nearly $7 billion. With a presence in 112 countries and over 45,000 outlets worldwide, Subway had surpassed competitors like McDonald’s and KFC in scale. However…