ZTE builds a TCO-optimal AI factory to fuel token economy
ZTE constructed an AI factory using OEX architecture SuperPODs and multi-dimensional co-design to optimize tokens per second while reducing total cost of ownership for scaled inference. The system prioritizes maximizing token throughput and minimizing expenses associated with large-scale AI inference operations.
TikTok and YouTube are reinventing sports viewership. Broadcasters are taking note
Sports leagues are now distributing live games and highlights on TikTok, YouTube, and Roblox to reach younger audiences. Major broadcasters are shifting from traditional television strategies to meet viewers on the platforms where they spend most of their media time.
How to make the most of the winter holidays without leaving home
Petrol prices increased R1.43 per litre on June 3, with further rises expected when fuel levy relief expires in July. Motorists facing reduced travel budgets during winter holidays may need to prioritize destinations or adjust vacation plans around fuel costs.
Kalshi Seeks $40B Valuation Weeks After $1B Raise: FT
Kalshi is seeking a $40 billion valuation weeks after completing a $1 billion fundraise at a $22 billion valuation. The prediction market platform's higher ask comes amid escalating regulatory disputes between federal and state authorities over its operations.
WhatsApp eyes its next act: a global superapp
Meta hired Indian fintech founder Abhishek Nayar to lead WhatsApp's expansion into payments and commerce across all markets. WhatsApp is transitioning from a messaging-only platform toward a comprehensive super-app model similar to WeChat and Alipay.
IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
IBM developed a new "block of flats" structural design for chips operating at below 1 nanometre scale. The architecture stacks transistors vertically to increase density, though commercial production remains several years away.
When the AI costs more than the coder
AI coding tools could reach cost parity with developer salaries within four years, with South Africa potentially hitting this threshold sooner due to lower local wages. The analysis suggests that as subscription and infrastructure costs accumulate, enterprises may find AI coding assistance approaching the expense of hiring human programmers directly.
Datatec CEO lifts hedge ceiling as shares surge
Datatec's CEO raised a 2.4-million-share hedging collar ceiling as the stock price increased. The adjustment permits executives greater upside participation while preserving downside protection on their holdings.
Kaspersky’s blueprint for industrial cyber resilience
Kaspersky released guidance for building security operations centers in factories and plants that covers staffing, technology, and processes. The blueprint addresses cyber attack protection for industrial systems across multiple operational layers.
Aave Token Could Climb 50x by End of 2030, Standard Chartered Says—Here's Why
Aave token could reach $3,500 by 2030 according to Standard Chartered's prediction, representing a 50-fold increase from current prices. The forecast is part of the bank's broader crypto projections that also include Bitcoin at $500,000 and Ethereum at $40,000.
Kalshi Sues Illinois Over New State Tax on Sports-Related Prediction Markets
Kalshi is suing Illinois over a 15% tax on sports betting set to take effect next week. The company claims the tax disproportionately burdens prediction markets compared to traditional sportsbooks.
The Next GameStop? Meme Stock Traders Make Biggie-Size Bet on Wendy's
Retail investors are targeting Wendy's stock as their next meme stock play following GameStop and AMC patterns. Amateur traders are attempting to create a similar price movement battleground between themselves and institutional investors in the fast-food chain's shares.
Your Hermes Agent Now Has a Pet. It Does Nothing—And That’s the Point
Nous Research added a decorative pet mascot to its Hermes AI agent that observes the agent's operations without performing any function. The pet is purely visual and serves no purpose beyond aesthetic appeal.