OpenAI to shut down Sora AI video service in surprise reversal
The closure comes months after Disney struck a three-year deal with OpenAI and pledged $1 billion to bring its characters to the platform
Business
Texas Instruments shrinks power components to make data centres and electric vehicles safer and more efficient
The chipmaker says a new packaging technology can cut the size of key power circuits by up to 70%, reducing complexity and the risk of electrical faults.
Tech
Meta and Arm to co-develop data centre chips built for AI workloads
The partnership will produce multiple CPU generations optimised for higher performance per rack, with designs to be shared via the Open Compute Project
Fintech
PayPal launches its own digital dollar in 70 countries to speed up international payments
The payments giant is betting that its cryptocurrency, pegged to the US dollar, can replace slow and expensive traditional money transfers
Entertainment
Nvidia brings 90 frames-per-second VR streaming to GeForce NOW as cloud gaming pushes into headsets
The upgrade targets Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest and Pico devices and arrives alongside the addition of one of the most anticipated open-world games of the year
Sport
Yahoo Sports bolsters World Cup coverage with Taylor Twellman signing and new daily show
The digital sports platform is expanding its FIFA World Cup 2026 operation with fresh on-air talent, a new cultural series backed by PepsiCo and an expanded partnership with OneFootball
Wellness
Hims & Hers revenue grew to $2.35 billion in 2025, but subs were fewer than the market hoped for
Subscribers - who repeat orders for weight loss and/or ED treatments (among others) on a recurring schedule - grew by 13%, to exceed 2.5 million.
