Nvidia and MediaTek’s Arm chip could mean cheaper AI laptops

Summary Venture capitalists have traditionally invested in startups that leverage technology to disrupt existing industries or create new business categories. However, a shift is occurring as some VCs begin acquiring mature businesses, such as call centers and accounting firms, instead of funding new startups. This change in strategy reflects an evolving approach to investment, focusing on established companies within professional services rather than solely on emerging technologies. Full Article

According to a study published in Nature Food, Guyana is the only country among 186 surveyed that can self-sufficiently feed its entire population without relying on food imports. The research assessed countries' capabilities in seven food groups: fruits, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat, plant-based protein, and starchy staples, revealing that 65% of countries overproduce meat and dairy compared to their dietary needs. While China and Vietnam are close, producing enough food in six out of the...

Discord's Evolution and Future Plans Discord is entering its second decade as a company and is actively seeking to go public. Over the years, it has revolutionized online community interactions, transforming traditional forums and message boards into dynamic multi-channel instant messaging servers. Today, Discord accommodates a wide array of groups and platforms, including those focused on AI, solidifying its role as a central hub for diverse online interactions. Full Article

Summary President Trump criticized Apple on Friday, threatening the company with a 25% tariff on iPhones unless it shifts its production to the United States. He stated that he had previously informed Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, of his expectation that iPhones sold in the U.S. should be manufactured domestically. This ultimatum underscores Trump's ongoing push for American manufacturing and adherence to his trade policies. Full Article

Nike will resume selling products directly on Amazon after a six-year hiatus, having left the platform in 2019 due to concerns over counterfeit goods and a focus on direct-to-consumer sales. As part of this transition, Nike plans to increase prices on most of its sneakers and apparel starting June 1st, with certain items seeing price hikes of $2 to $10. Additionally, third-party sellers on Amazon have been instructed to cease selling specific Nike products by...

Astronomers have discovered a unique planet in the Nu Octantis binary star system that orbits in reverse between two stars, one of which is a white dwarf. This retrograde orbit challenges traditional planetary formation theories, suggesting the planet may have undergone significant changes in the system's history. Research indicates the planet's stable yet unconventional orbit results from either a shift after the white dwarf's formation or its formation from material ejected by the star, as...