Technology

Tech venture capital titan Andreessen Horowitz raises $7.2 bn
Tech venture capital titan Andreessen Horowitz raises $7.2 bn
by  AFP

Silicon Valley venture capital star Andreessen Horowitz said Tuesday it had raised $7.2 billion to invest in startups behind games, apps, artificial intelligence and more. Other "strategies" targeted for investment were apps, games, "American Dynamism," and tech "infrastructure" including artificial intelligence (AI).

Trump media group plans TV streaming platform
Trump media group plans TV streaming platform
by  AFP

Donald Trump's media group said Tuesday it will launch a streaming television platform, but its shares continued to tumble on Wall Street. After a winning debut on Wall Street last month, Trump Media and Technology Group shares have suffered a bruising retreat, denting the Republican candidate's wealth.

Alexandre de Moraes: Brazil judge in feud with Elon Musk
Alexandre de Moraes: Brazil judge in feud with Elon Musk
by  AFP

With his stern gaze and shiny-bald head, Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes has emerged as one of the most powerful and polarizing people in Brazil by probing far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's alleged attacks on democracy. The immensely powerful judge, who also heads the Superior Electoral Tribunal (TSE), is hated by the far right, which accuses him of censorship and abuse of office.

Samsung returns to top of the smartphone market: industry tracker
Samsung returns to top of the smartphone market: industry tracker
by  AFP

Samsung regained its position as the top smartphone seller, wresting back the lead from Apple as Chinese rivals close the gap on both market leaders, industry tracker International Data Corporation (IDC) reported Monday. "While Apple managed to capture the top spot at the end of 2023, Samsung successfully reasserted itself as the leading smartphone provider in the first quarter," Reith said.

OpenAI comes to Asia with new office in Tokyo
OpenAI comes to Asia with new office in Tokyo
by  AFP

ChatGPT creator OpenAI opened a new office in Tokyo on Monday, the first Asian outpost for the groundbreaking tech company as it aims to ramp up its global expansion. "We chose Tokyo as our first Asian office for its global leadership in technology, culture of service, and a community that embraces innovation," the company added.