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Kion has unveiled a major step forward in connecting cloud financial operations to the age of AI with the general availability of its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. This move allows artificial intelligence assistants—such as ChatGPT or Claude—to plug directly into Kion environments, giving organizations real-time insights and automated action capabilities across their … [Read more...] about Kion Launches MCP Server and FinOps+ 3.14 for Unified Multicloud Cost Intelligence

Vercel, the company behind Next.js, v0, and its expanding AI Cloud, has closed a $300 million Series F round at a post-money valuation of $9.3 billion, alongside a $300 million secondary tender offer set to finalize in November. The round was oversubscribed and co-led by Accel and GIC, with participation from BlackRock, StepStone, Khosla Ventures, Schroders, Adams Street … [Read more...] about Vercel Raises $300M Series F at $9.3B Valuation to Scale AI Cloud and v0 Agent

Avicena’s live demonstration at ECOC 2025 marks a turning point in the race for low-power, high-efficiency optical interconnects. By showcasing a fully operational microLED-based optical link with record-low transmitter power of 200 femtojoules per bit at … [Read more...] about Avicena Demostrates MicroLED Breakthrough at ECOC 2025

Raspberry Pi has always stood for democratizing computing, and with the launch of the Raspberry Pi 500+, it is moving firmly into the enterprise market. This device, designed in the spirit of the legendary all-in-one keyboard computers, combines compact elegance with enterprise-ready performance. Housed within a sleek and ergonomic keyboard, the Raspberry Pi 500+ integrates a … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi 500+: Enterprise Endpoint Computing Reimagined

Qualcomm has set a new benchmark in the PC space with the launch of its Snapdragon® X2 Elite Extreme and Snapdragon® X2 Elite processors, expanding the Snapdragon X Series portfolio into what it calls the “ultra-premium tier.” These next-generation platforms are purpose-built for professionals, creators, and power users who need extreme performance without sacrificing battery … [Read more...] about Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme: Ultra-Premium AI Power for Windows 11 PCs

Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) marked a historic milestone today with the groundbreaking of its first Aurora powerhouse at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). The event drew a remarkable lineup of federal, state, and local leaders, underscoring the significance of advanced nuclear energy in America’s future. Oklo’s co-founder and CEO Jacob DeWitte joined INL Director John Wagner in … [Read more...] about Oklo Breaks Ground on Aurora-INL Powerhouse at Idaho National Laboratory

Autonomous retail innovator Xpand, formerly known as 1MRobotics, has officially opened its first European store in Vienna, marking a pivotal moment in its mission to make autonomous retail accessible worldwide. Located next to Mariahilferstraße, the city’s premier shopping street, the store represents a first-of-its-kind collaboration with CAMPO Group, the robotics and AI … [Read more...] about Xpand Launches First Autonomous Store in Vienna, Accelerating Global Expansion

MediaTek has just unveiled its most advanced smartphone platform yet, the Dimensity 9500, a chipset designed to set new benchmarks in on-device artificial intelligence, gaming performance, and power efficiency. This launch marks not only an evolutionary step in mobile silicon but also a declaration that the future of smartphones lies in seamlessly blending AI, immersive … [Read more...] about MediaTek Dimensity 9500: A Leap Toward AI-First Flagship Smartphones

Groq, the company that has become synonymous with blazing-fast AI inference, has announced a $750 million funding round at a post-money valuation of $6.9 billion. The round was led by Disruptive, with strong backing from heavyweight investors including Blackrock, Neuberger Berman, Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners, and a major U.S. West Coast mutual fund. Returning investors … [Read more...] about Groq Secures $750 Million to Cement Its Place in the American AI Stack

Torus Inc., a relatively young but fast-scaling energy platform, just announced a $200 million investment from Magnetar, one of the world’s most active alternative asset managers. The size of this round and the identity of the backer signal more than just capital infusion: it’s validation of Torus’ vision to build a new kind of power system that blends mechanical inertia with … [Read more...] about Torus Raises $200M to Expand Flywheel-Battery Energy Systems Across U.S.