Month: September 2025
Deployment of Iron Beam system laser technology
Israel has developed a new, high-power laser air defense system called the Iron Beam. Unlike conventional systems that use expensive missiles to destroy incoming threats, the Iron Beam uses a laser beam to neutralize rockets, drones, and mortars at a fraction of the cost. Israel has developed a new, high-power laser air defense system called
Nvidia investing in Intel
Nvidia said on Thursday it would invest US$5 billion in Intel, throwing its heft behind the struggling U.S. chipmaker just weeks after the White House engineered an extraordinary deal for the U.S. government to take a massive stake in the company.Nvidia’s support represents a new opening for Intel after years of turnaround efforts at the
SpaceX’s massive Starship launch in Florida
Starship and Super Heavy, though, is the most powerful rocket to ever make it into space. It creates close to 17 million pounds of thrust on liftoff, which is nearly double that of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket used on the Artemis missions.Central Florida residents face flight delays, beach closures, and sonic booms in the
Reddit, Twitch, and Valve CEO to testify against Charlie Kirk’s death
Many Republicans are blaming social media for the murder of MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk since it’s been revealed the suspect engraved internet meme messages on the bullets and used Discord to allegedly confess to the killing. And now a high-profile congressman wants some of the executives from various tech platforms to testify about it all.Kirk
DeepSeek Training Cost
Chinese AI developer DeepSeek said it spent $294,000 on training its R1 model, much lower than figures reported for U.S. rivals, in a paper that is likely to reignite debate over Beijing’s place in the race to develop artificial intelligence.DeepSeek’s release of what it said were lower-cost AI systems in January prompted global investors to
Google Billion Dollar investment in United Kingdom
Google has recently pledged approximately $7 billion, or £5 billion, to be disbursed in the UK over the next two years. The first product of this investment, a data center in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, officially opened its doors on September 16, 2025. The brand new data center, which was opened by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, is
Amazon unveils agentic AI for seller marketplace
Amazon this morning unveiled a new wave of agentic AI tools designed to act as proactive partners for the independent sellers who generate more than 60% of its online retail sales. Amazon’s partnership with those sellers has turned into “probably the most compelling and substantial collaboration in the history of retail,” CEO Andy Jassy told
Trump Deploys the National Guard to Memphis
Trump announced the creation of a task force for the deployment of federal troops and agents in Memphis including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, and other federal agencies as well as the National Guard, saying it was put together at the request of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. The President said the operation
Squid Game Token crash
The Squid Game Token (SQUID), a play-to-earn project inspired by Netflix’s hit show, surged by more than 35,000% in just three days after its October 2021 launch. Promising access to an online “play-to-earn” tournament modeled on the series, the project went viral across Telegram groups and social media. At its peak, SQUID traded above $2,861
Waymo robotaxis with Uber rival Lyft
Waymo said Wednesday it will initially provide rides in Nashville through its proprietary app. As the service expands, riders will be able to match with a fully autonomousWaymo on the Lyft app. Waymo has a similar relationship with Uber in Austin, where the ride-hailing company manages about 100 Waymo robotaxis. Unlike the Nashville launch, Austin