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Etched Raises $500M to Challenge AI Chip Leaders
AI chip startup Etched secured $500 million in funding to compete in the intensifying AI hardware race. This investment underscores the shift towards infrastructure as a battleground in Silicon Valley's AI arms race.
The funding highlights ongoing billion-dollar commitments to chipmakers amid hyperscaler demands for compute power.
Deepgram Raises $130M at $1.3B Valuation for Voice AI Expansion
Voice AI startup Deepgram raised $130 million at a $1.3 billion valuation to expand internationally and develop new models. The funding supports growth in enterprise workflows like meeting transcription and real-time analytics.
Voice interfaces are emerging as primary for AI products beyond customer support.
Haiqu Secures $11M for Hardware-Aware Quantum Operating System
Quantum software startup Haiqu raised $11 million to build a hardware-aware stack for efficient near-term quantum applications. This addresses compute-intensive workflows and hardware constraints in pre-fault-tolerant systems.
It positions quantum software as a faster path to commercialization than hardware development.
Apple Unveils Creator Studio Subscription with AI-Enhanced Apps
Apple introduced Creator Studio, bundling Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and others with new AI features in a single subscription. The suite targets creators on Mac, iPad, and iPhone for video, music, imaging, and productivity.
It includes intelligent tools for workflows while maintaining user privacy.
Mobile App Downloads Decline 2.7% in 2025, Spending Hits $155.8B
Global app downloads fell to 106.9 billion in 2025, down 2.7% from 2024, marking the fifth consecutive decline. Consumer spending rose 21.6% to $155.8 billion, driven by subscriptions and in-app purchases.
U.S. spending reached $55.5 billion, with non-games growing faster than games.
Resource Booking Software Market to Reach $4.88B by 2029
The resource booking software market grows from $2.81 billion in 2025 to $4.88 billion by 2029 at 14.8% CAGR. Driven by hybrid work, AI scheduling, IoT tracking, and cloud platforms.
North America leads, Asia-Pacific fastest-growing amid flexible workplace tech adoption.
AI Coding Assistants Reshape Software Development in 2025
AI coding tools and code generation apps surged in 2025, boosting productivity but sparking debates on code quality. They enable non-technical users to build apps, though job market challenges hit junior developers.
Existential concerns arise in dev community over tool integration.
Google Releases Willow Quantum Chip with Error Correction
Google unveiled its experimental Willow quantum chip, reducing errors as qubits increase. This tackles a key challenge in quantum computing scalability.
The advancement signals progress in practical quantum applications.
AI to Become Backbone of Enterprise Architecture in 2026
Capgemini predicts AI will underpin enterprise architecture, transform software development lifecycles, and redefine cloud use in 2026. Trends emphasize AI integration across business operations.
Enterprises shift from experimentation to AI-driven execution.
Microsoft and Meta Race for Data Center Power Amid AI Boom
Hyperscalers like Microsoft and Meta are securing power for massive AI data centers. Infrastructure emerges as critical battleground in AI expansion.
Energy constraints highlight risks in scaling AI compute.
Apple Retools AI Strategy with Multi-Model Assistant Approach
Apple advances its AI assistant towards a multi-model future for better product discovery. This signals strategic shifts in AI integration across devices.
It positions Apple in the evolving AI ecosystem.
Subscription Platforms Like RevenueCat Raise Big Amid App Revenue Surge
Subscription management firm RevenueCat raised $50M Series C as app monetization booms. Liftoff Mobile filed for IPO, reflecting ecosystem growth.
Shift to ongoing payments sustains developers despite fewer downloads.