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Raspberry Pi forecasts EBITDA growth above 20% as FY2025 shipments reach 7.6 million
The group said strong second-half unit economics underpinned profit growth, while mitigation measures are in place to manage higher DRAM costs and supply constraints.
THG posts Q4 revenue growth of 7% as Beauty outperforms
The group said second-half revenue beat guidance, marking its first full year of growth since 2021, with momentum expected to carry into early 2026.
Trustpilot forecasts 22% bookings growth as AI drives second-half acceleration
The reviews platform said FY25 performance is ahead of expectations, with strong enterprise demand, improved retention and expanded share buybacks.
Pearson and Deloitte form AI learning alliance
Pearson and Deloitte will co-develop AI-powered talent, leadership and workforce development solutions for enterprises and government organisations.
Apple launches Creator Studio subscription
Apple bundles Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro into one subscription.
Deepgram sets $1.3bn valuation with $130m funding round, and fast-food acquisition
Deepgram secured $130 million in Series C funding at a $1.3 billion valuation to expand its real-time voice AI platform. And, at the same time picked up takeaway AI play.
PayPal expands DB ties
Deutsche Bank and PayPal expanded their relationship to broaden payments coverage across the United States, Europe and Asia‑Pacific.
Grammarly owner Superhuman launches finance compliance agents
Superhuman, the company behind Grammarly, will embed Saifr’s Communication Compliance Agent into Superhuman Go to provide real-time compliance alerts for financial services.
Franklin Templeton retrofits money market funds for tokenization
Franklin Templeton updated two Western Asset institutional money market funds for use in stablecoin reserves and blockchain distribution.
Moon miner signs up robotics firms for Helium-3 mission
Black Moon Energy said it has engaged contractors to oversee robotic systems for a mission targeting Helium-3, a potential source of fusion fuel.
AI smart glasses revenue set to quadruple in 2026, Smart Analytics Global forecasts
Shipments are expected to more than triple next year as the category moves from niche to mass market, with the U.S. and China accounting for the bulk of demand.
BlueMatrix and Perplexity partner to deliver AI research tools for institutional investors
The collaboration will allow buy-side firms to query entitled broker research using natural language, while preserving governance, compliance and data controls.
Fanatics and OBB Media launch Fanatics Studios for global sports entertainment
The joint venture will produce films, series and live events, uniting Fanatics’ commercial scale with OBB’s production capabilities to create a dedicated sports content studio.
Apple TV to release multi-part documentary series on Andre Agassi
A new Apple Original documentary will explore the life and career of the former world number one, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Chris Smith.
LinkedIn to publish first book examining how AI is reshaping work
A new title authored by LinkedIn’s chief executive and its economic opportunity lead aims to offer a practical guide to navigating careers in the age of artificial intelligence.
wsup.ai launches AI character platform focused on persistent digital IP
A new platform positions AI characters as evolving intellectual property, combining conversational AI, storytelling and creator-led publishing in a single ecosystem.
HBO Max expands direct-to-consumer streaming across eight new European and regional markets
Warner Bros. Discovery rolls out HBO Max in Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Israel and Greece, with broad distribution partnerships and a slate spanning premium drama, films and live sport.
Amazon executives showcase everyday AI use across shopping, creativity and productivity
Company leaders outline how tools such as Rufus, Alexa+ and Kindle features are being used in daily life to streamline work, support creativity and preserve personal routines.
Microsoft sets out community commitments as it expands U.S. AI data centre infrastructure
The company said it will partner more closely with local communities as it scales artificial intelligence infrastructure across the United States, outlining new measures on energy, water use, jobs and skills.
Windows ecosystem rolls out new wave of Copilot+ AI PCs with next-generation silicon
Hardware partners unveiled a broad range of AI-enabled laptops, desktops and monitors built around Windows 11 and Copilot+ PC experiences, highlighting rapid momentum across processors, devices and software.