Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes the company’s explosive growth is far from over. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology conference, Huang reiterated that Nvidia could increase its revenue by roughly 70% next year, arguing that the company’s deep integration across the AI ecosystem gives it an unusually clear view of where the market is heading. If Nvidia reaches the roughly $400 billion in annual revenue analysts currently expect for its fiscal year, a 70% increase would push next year’s revenue toward approximately $680 billion. Nvidia Is Selling Far More Than GPUs Huang’s argument is that Nvidia should no...
OpenAI Temporarily Halts New Pro Subscriptions as Astra Demand Surges
OpenAI has temporarily stopped accepting new subscribers to its $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro plan, citing unprecedented demand for its latest AI model, Astra. The decision comes just days after Astra began rolling out across OpenAI’s product lineup. The company says the surge in usage is putting significant pressure on its computing infrastructure, with the Pro tier creating the greatest strain on its systems. Thibault Sottiaux, OpenAI’s product leader responsible for core products including ChatGPT and Codex, announced the temporary suspension on X. He said the company was taking the smallest possible step to maintain service quality while continuing to provide access...
Apple’s New AI Features Put Always-Listening Technology Under the Spotlight
Apple has long positioned privacy as one of the defining principles of its products. But the company’s latest Apple Watch features suggest that it may be preparing consumers for a future in which their devices are increasingly aware of — and listening to — the world around them. At Apple’s recent fall hardware event, the company unveiled a new generation of products, including its much-anticipated foldable iPhone. Yet one of the more consequential announcements came from an unexpected place: the Apple Watch. New AI-powered capabilities will allow the watch to analyze live audio and turn spoken conversations into text. While...
Hollywood A-Listers and Creators Pivot to Microdramas as Mobile-First Content Gains Traction
High-profile Hollywood actors and producers are increasingly turning their attention toward microdramas—ultra-short, vertically formatted scripted series tailored specifically for smartphone viewing. Featuring fast-paced narratives, melodrama, and frequent cliffhangers, the mobile-first format is rapidly expanding beyond its origins in Asian markets to capture substantial market share in the West, with U.S. revenues projected to hit $1.5 billion. As traditional studios seek cost-effective production models and digital platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts dominate consumer screen time, microdramas have emerged as a viable new arena for entertainment talent. Major platforms competing in this space include ReelShort, DramaBox, and TikTok’s standalone...
Spanish Startup Liux Unveils ‘Liux Big’ Micro-EV, Targeting Urban Mobility and Circular Design
As compact urban vehicles increasingly dominate European city streets, Spanish EV manufacturer Liux is preparing to enter the competitive microcar market with the Liux Big. Designed to offer a sustainable alternative to imported Chinese electric vehicles and legacy compact brands, the tiny two-seater is engineered around circular design principles and local assembly. The startup, founded by CEO Antonio Espinosa de los Monteros and chief engineer David Sancho, operates out of Azuqueca de Henares—marking Spain’s first new automotive manufacturing facility in over three decades. While relying on international suppliers for battery cells, Liux focuses on domestic assembly, recyclable materials, and low-footprint...