Zepto’s IPO Filing Heats Up India’s Quick-Commerce War
Indian quick-commerce startup Zepto has taken a major step toward going public. The move comes amid a fierce, cash-burning battle for market share in India’s ultra-fast delivery sector.
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AI’s Brutal 2025: Billions Spent, 95% of Projects Failed
2025 was a year of stark contrasts in tech. While companies like Microsoft committed billions to AI infrastructure, a brutal reality emerged: widespread layoffs and a stunning 95% failure rate for generative AI projects. The Seattle tech scene grappled with these shifts while questioning its own ide
The US is digging for graphite again after 70 years
Graphite mines in the US, largely shuttered for seven decades, are seeing a revival. Companies like Titan Mining Corp. are planning new operations, aiming for commercial sales by 2028, as demand for battery materials surges and supply chains shift.
Why Your AI Pilots Are Failing, According to a Retail Insider
Most retail and CPG companies are running AI pilots but failing to capture real value. The problem isn’t the tech, it’s the operating system. Winning in 2026 requires a fundamental shift in approach.
Trump’s Chip War Backfires, Sending Investors to China
In a major geopolitical twist, restrictive US policies on AI chips are strengthening China’s domestic tech sector instead of crippling it. Global investors, wary of a US AI bubble, are now rating Chinese tech as “most attractive,” pouring money into companies like Alibaba.
Amazon’s AI Shopping Dilemma: Fight the Bots or Join Them?
Amazon is scrambling to adapt as AI agents from OpenAI, Google, and others change how people shop. The company is now hiring a leader to forge partnerships in this new “agentic commerce” space, a market McKinsey says could be worth $1 trillion by 2030.
Texas Age Verification Law for App Stores Blocked by Judge
A U.S. judge has halted a Texas law that would have forced app stores like Apple’s and Google’s to verify user ages starting in January. The ruling is a major win for tech industry groups who argued the law violated free speech rights.
ServiceNow Drops $7.75 Billion on Armis for Security Expansion
In a massive security push, ServiceNow has agreed to buy cyber exposure management company Armis for $7.75 billion in cash. The deal, expected to close in late 2026, aims to combine asset discovery with automated workflows for a complete security operations platform.
A Holiday M&A Blitz Sets the Stage for a Wild 2026
The final week of 2025 is anything but quiet, with a flurry of multi-billion dollar deals. From tech to energy, major players are making big moves, and top bankers think the merger frenzy is just getting started.
Oracle’s AI Support Portal Is a Mess, Users Say
Oracle’s newly launched AI-enhanced support portal is causing widespread frustration. Customers and support staff report broken searches, missing documents, and a chaotic user experience that’s hampering basic tasks.