Nvidia Invests $5B in Intel for AI Chip Development; Huawei Launches AI Supernode Cluster and Ascend 950PR Chip
Key Takeaways
- Nvidia invests $5B in Intel to co-develop AI and PC chips, boosting Intel's foundry.
- Huawei launches AI supernode cluster and Ascend 950PR chip to boost China's AI self-reliance.
- Google issues emergency Chrome update fixing zero-day CVE-2025-10585 and other critical bugs.
- Meta unveils Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 AI glasses with doubled battery life and 3K video.
- Apple introduces AI-powered features and ChatGPT integration in iOS 26/iPadOS 26.
Top Stories
Nvidia invests $5B in Intel to co-develop AI and PC chips, boosting Intel's foundry
On September 18, 2025, Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment in Intel and a partnership to develop PC and data center chips, enhancing Intel's foundry capabilities amid AI chip competition.
Huawei launches AI supernode cluster and Ascend 950PR chip to boost China's AI self-reliance
On September 18, 2025, Huawei revealed a powerful AI supernode cluster and plans to release upgraded Ascend AI chips in Q1 2026, advancing China's AI hardware independence amid US-China tech tensions.
Google issues emergency Chrome update fixing zero-day CVE-2025-10585 and other critical bugs
On September 18, 2025, Google released an emergency Chrome update addressing an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability and three other high-severity bugs, urging immediate user updates.
Meta unveils Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 AI glasses with doubled battery life and 3K video
On September 18, 2025, Meta announced Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 AI glasses featuring up to 8 hours battery life and 3K Ultra HD video at 60 fps, expanding availability and styles.
Apple introduces AI-powered Full-Screen Previews and ChatGPT integration in iOS 26/iPadOS 26
In September 2025, Apple released iOS 26/iPadOS 26 featuring AI-driven screenshot tools including Ask ChatGPT and Image Search, enhancing user productivity.
Big Tech Insights
Google teams with StopNCII to prevent spread of non-consensual images using digital hashes
On September 17, 2025, Google announced a partnership with StopNCII to use digital hashes for blocking re-uploads of non-consensual images, enhancing online abuse prevention.
Waymo partners with Lyft for 2026 autonomous ride-hail launch in Nashville amid broader AV expansions
In 2026, Waymo will launch an autonomous ride-hail service in Nashville with Lyft managing the fleet, continuing its expansion alongside partnerships with Uber, Moove, and Avis Budget Group.
Nvidia commits £500 million investment in UK AI startup Nscale
On September 17, 2025, Nvidia announced a £500 million investment in Nscale, a UK-based AI factory startup, expanding its AI industry footprint.
Amazon revamps AI Seller Assistant to optimize inventory and sales amid US-China trade tensions
On September 17, 2025, Amazon enhanced its AI-powered Seller Assistant to help merchants manage inventory and predict demand during the holiday season amid ongoing US-China trade tensions.
Baidu's shares jump 12% on AI partnership and 4.4 billion yuan bond to boost AI business
On September 17, 2025, Baidu's shares rose 12% following a major AI partnership announcement and a 4.4 billion yuan offshore bond offering to fund its AI initiatives.
Microsoft prioritizes Anthropic's Claude model over OpenAI's GPT-5 for Visual Studio Code AI
On September 16, 2025, Microsoft decided to favor Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4 over OpenAI's GPT-5 for Visual Studio Code, based on internal benchmarks and strategic investments.
Culture Decode
Pew surveys reveal US public's desire for AI control and concerns over AI risks
In September 2025, Pew Research found 61% of Americans want more control over AI use, with many viewing AI as risky to creativity and relationships while supporting AI in data-heavy tasks.
TechRadar Choice Awards 2025 open public voting for best tech products until October 1
TechRadar's 2025 Choice Awards allow public voting on top tech products across categories until October 1, with winners announced starting October 20.
Cyber Threats
US takedown of IoT botnet leads to rival Aisuru botnet's record 11.5 Tbps DDoS attacks
On September 17, 2025, US authorities dismantled a large IoT botnet freeing 95,000 devices, which were seized by rival Aisuru botnet that launched record 11.5 trillion bits per second DDoS attacks.
NordVPN study finds UK citizens outperform Americans in phishing website detection
On September 17, 2025, a NordVPN study revealed UK citizens are better at identifying phishing sites than Americans, with only 31% of US respondents correctly spotting them.
Irregular raises $80 million to enhance AI cybersecurity testing for models like ChatGPT
On September 17, 2025, Israeli company Irregular secured $80 million to develop AI security tools that test models such as ChatGPT and Claude for vulnerabilities and misuse.
Policy Shift
TikTok US business to be majority-owned by US investors under new consortium
In September 2025, TikTok's US operations will be controlled by a consortium including Oracle and Silver Lake, with US investors holding about 80% stake and Chinese shareholders 20%.
Tech Today
Apple launches iPhone Air with patented metal-can battery, praised for design but criticized for camera and battery
On September 17, 2025, Apple unveiled the iPhone Air, its thinnest phone featuring a revolutionary metal-can battery design; reviews note sleekness but highlight camera and battery limitations.
Meta launches Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses with advanced features, launching October 21
On September 17, 2025, Meta announced Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses for athletes featuring 3K video, AI button, and up to 9 hours battery life, launching October 21 in multiple countries.
Zoom unveils photorealistic AI avatars and real-time voice translation for meetings
Zoom will launch photorealistic AI avatars in December 2025, enabling camera-ready virtual presence, alongside real-time voice translation and enhanced AI meeting assistants.
Microsoft upgrades Windows 11 Paint with Photoshop-like features and adds AI writing in Notepad
Microsoft is testing Photoshop-like project file saving in Windows 11 Paint and adding AI writing and summarization features to Notepad for Copilot Plus users.