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News•Feb 26, 2026
Claude Opus 3 Is Being “Retired” — Here’s What That Actually Means
Anthropic announced the retirement of Claude Opus 3 as its default, generally available model while keeping limited access for paid subscribers and API requests. The company introduced its first formal model‑retirement process, citing the linear cost and operational complexity of supporting older models. Opus 3 will remain reachable on claude.ai and by request, but will no longer be the default option for new users. The rollout also features “retirement interviews” that feed a weekly essay series called Claude’s Corner.
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News•Feb 16, 2026
5 Video Generators That’ll Blow Your Mind in 2026
AI video generators have matured from glitch‑filled demos to production‑grade tools, and five platforms now dominate 2026. Seedance 2.0 lets creators act as directors by blending images, video, and audio inputs for photorealistic physics. OpenAI Sora 2 focuses on social‑media...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
Google Tests a Tool That Lets You Move ChatGPT, Other AI Chats to Gemini
Google is beta-testing a Gemini feature called “Import AI chats” that lets users upload conversation histories from ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms, preserving context for continued interactions. The tool would store imported chats in the user’s Gemini activity and...
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Deals•Feb 4, 2026
Texas Instruments Snaps Up Chip Designer Silicon Labs for $7.5B
Texas Instruments announced an all‑cash acquisition of Silicon Labs for $7.5 billion, expanding its embedded wireless connectivity portfolio across industrial, automotive and IoT markets. The deal, approved by both boards, is slated to close in the first half of 2027 pending...
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Deals•Jan 30, 2026
Chinese AI Chipmaker Axera Semiconductor Targets $379M Hong Kong IPO
Axera Semiconductor, a Chinese AI chipmaker, announced plans to raise HK$2.96 billion ($379.2 million) through an initial public offering in Hong Kong. The proceeds will fund technology development, sales expansion, and potential acquisitions. Cornerstone investors include OmniVision’s WILL Semiconductor unit and JSC...
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Deals•Jan 23, 2026
Google Invests in Sakana AI to Strengthen Gemini’s Reach in Japan
Google announced a strategic investment in Japanese AI startup Sakana AI, aiming to extend its Gemini and Gemma models into the local market. The amount was undisclosed, but the partnership gives Sakana AI access to Google’s infrastructure while expanding Google’s...
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Deals•Jan 22, 2026
OpenAI Seeks $50B Investment From Middle Eastern Sovereign Wealth Funds
OpenAI is pursuing a new funding round that could raise up to $50 billion from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, with CEO Sam Altman meeting investors in the UAE. The round is expected to close in Q1 2026, marking a significant increase...
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Deals•Jan 20, 2026
Unbox Robotics Raises $28M for Warehouse Automation
Indian warehouse automation startup Unbox Robotics announced a $28 million funding round led by ICICI Ventures and Info Edge's Redstart Labs, with participation from F-Prime, 3one4 Capital, Navam Capital, Force Ventures and existing investors. The capital will fund expansion across...
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Deals•Dec 23, 2025
Chinese AI Chipmaker Biren Targets $623M Hong Kong IPO
AI‑focused semiconductor startup Biren announced plans to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to raise about $623 million. The move reflects China’s push for domestic AI chip capabilities and provides Biren with long‑term capital for growth. The filing was...
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