Articles by Sarah Chen
MicroStrategy Adds $1.28B in Bitcoin, Adjusts Equity Sales Strategy
MicroStrategy acquired 17,994 Bitcoin for $1.28 billion in early March, boosting its total holdings to 738,731 tokens. The purchase was financed primarily through equity sales as the company tweaked its securities offering process.
AppLovin Forges Stagwell Alliance to Broaden Brand Ad Reach in Mobile Gaming
AppLovin announced a strategic partnership with marketing network Stagwell to expand agency access to its Axon advertising platform. The move comes as the company reports robust quarterly earnings but faces competitive and regulatory headwinds.
Lam Research and IBM Forge 5-Year Pact to Pioneer Sub-1nm Chip Technology
Lam Research and IBM have entered a five-year partnership to advance chipmaking technology beyond 2nm nodes, targeting sub-1nm processes. Lam's shares climbed $4.49 to $215.64 following the announcement.
Intel Debuts Edge AI Processors Amid Turnaround Push
Intel unveiled new processors for edge AI applications in industrial and medical systems at Embedded World, with systems shipping now and a healthcare software suite set for Q2 release. The company asserts its chips outperform AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X in latency tests.
Netflix Expands Live Sports with Ngannou-Rousey MMA Event
Netflix has scheduled former UFC champion Francis Ngannou to fight Philipe Lins on May 16, joining Ronda Rousey's return. The event streams globally for subscribers without additional charges.
AMD Resolves Patent Dispute with Adeia Amid AI Market Competition
Advanced Micro Devices has settled two patent lawsuits with Adeia and entered a multi-year licensing agreement, removing legal uncertainty. The resolution comes as AMD faces intensifying pressure in the artificial intelligence processor market.
Microsoft Integrates Anthropic AI into Copilot Suite, Launches New Agent Tools
Microsoft has integrated Anthropic's AI technology into its Microsoft 365 Copilot, introducing a new Copilot Cowork feature and Agent 365 management hub. The moves aim to diversify its AI partnerships beyond OpenAI.
Tesla's Robotaxi Ambitions Face Mounting Rivalry and Regulatory Hurdles
Tesla's driverless taxi aspirations encounter intensified competition from Zoox's expansion and heightened regulatory scrutiny, while Waymo maintains a significant operational lead.
VodafoneThree in Broadband Wholesale Talks with Virgin Media O2
Vodafone Group's UK joint venture is in discussions with Virgin Media O2 for a wholesale broadband agreement that would allow it to sell home internet services over Virgin Media O2's network, as it targets significant customer growth.
Sage and SumUp Launch Free MTD Tool for UK Sole Traders Ahead of Deadline
Sage Group and SumUp have introduced a complimentary accounting and tax-filing solution for UK sole traders, timed before HMRC's new digital filing rules take effect in April. The tool automates submissions for those with income above £50,000.