Stord, the Atlanta-based startup challenging Amazon’s logistics dominance, has acquired the AI fulfillment platform Shipwire. The deal adds significant scale to Stord’s network as it continues its aggressive expansion.
According to a report, Palo Alto Networks is considering a $400 million acquisition of Israeli endpoint security startup Koi. This rumor follows CEO Nikesh Arora’s recent visit to Tel Aviv, where he also met with teams from CyberArk, the company Palo Alto is in the process of buying for $25 billion.
Trucking companies are using AI to automate driver onboarding and compliance. This tackles a massive administrative burden in an industry with over 90% annual driver turnover. The goal is to turn safety compliance from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage.
Coinbase is taking a “deliberate pause” on its services in Argentina, notifying users just under a year after its formal launch in the country. The move highlights the growing operational challenges for crypto firms as the era of “regulatory ambiguity” ends.
The deepest security keys for the PlayStation 5 have been leaked online. This could lead to permanent custom firmware and turn the PS5 into an emulation powerhouse, but it also opens the door to rampant piracy.
Shanghai Biren Technology, a Chinese AI chip designer, saw its shares jump nearly 76% in its Hong Kong trading debut on Friday. The IPO raised $717 million, fueled by intense investor demand for AI and China’s tech self-sufficiency drive. But the road ahead is fraught with challenges.
New data shows Walmart’s digital sales now make up 20% of its total business, more than doubling since 2022. But Amazon still holds a massive 56% share of the entire US online retail market. The battle for your digital wallet is intensifying.
New trade data shows South Korea’s export engine is still humming, even after the US imposed a 15% tariff. The relentless demand for semiconductors, up 43.2% in December, is doing most of the heavy lifting. This resilience gives the central bank crucial breathing room.
The final Intel-powered MacBook Air, launched in March 2020, has officially hit Apple’s vintage list. This move, alongside the Apple Watch Series 5 and iPhone 11 Pro, signals the rapid sunset of the Intel era and older hardware.
OpenAI announced on December 17 that developers can now submit apps to ChatGPT, creating a de facto app store. With over 800 million monthly users, the potential scale is massive, but experts warn of challenges from curation to real-world utility.
