Blog #Technology Trends

On January 20, 2021, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing concerns over the disproportionate contributions the US makes compared to other countries like China.

Divvy Homes, a rent-to-own real estate company, announced its acquisition by Brookfield Properties' Maymont Homes division for approximately $1 billion, less than its $2.3 billion valuation in 2021.

The rivalry between Elon Musk and Sam Altman escalated on X following the announcement of Stargate, a $500 billion data center project for OpenAI's AI workloads.

Leonardo.AI is an advanced AI image generator that creates highly realistic and detailed visuals, challenging the stereotype of artificial-looking outputs.

The general AI hype isn’t benefiting all startups, as seen in Metropolis’s acquisition of Oosto (formerly AnyVision), a computer vision company, in an all-stock deal valued at $125 million—significantly less than the $380 million it raised over its lifetime.

Many proptech startups, initially fueled by investments during the low-interest-rate period, are now struggling due to the changing economic climate.

Canoo, a seven-year-old electric vehicle (EV) startup, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, ceasing operations and liquidating its assets.

Amazon has paused its drone delivery operations in the U.S. after a series of crashes involving its Prime Air drones, according to Bloomberg.

Apple’s rumored iPhone 17 Air and Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Slim are expected to feature ultra-thin designs, measuring just 5-6mm thick compared to their predecessors’ 7.6-7.8mm.

As the U.S. prepares to implement a TikTok ban on January 19, many American users have turned to the Chinese social app RedNote (Xiaohongshu) as an alternative, leading to a surge in cultural exchange and unexpected challenges.

Google's NotebookLM app, which launched its Audio Overviews feature a few months ago, now allows users to interact with AI podcast hosts. This enhancement lets users ask the AI hosts questions or request alternative explanations for concepts, creating an experience akin to having a personal tutor.

The growing number of frozen embryos worldwide, resulting from advancements in IVF technology and its rising demand, has created ethical, legal, and logistical challenges.