Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is reportedly in discussions to raise $1.5 billion in new funding at a $71 billion pre-money valuation, according to Bloomberg News. If completed, the financing would represent another significant increase in the company’s valuation, following its first external funding round, which valued the company at approximately $50 billion before the investment. Reuters reported that round closed on June 16, while the Financial Times said it concluded in late May at a post-money valuation of about $52 billion. Valuation Continues to Climb DeepSeek began seeking outside investment earlier this year after operating for around two years…
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Valarian, a London-based startup developing sovereign AI infrastructure, has raised $50 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate product development and expand its presence in enterprise and defense markets. The round was led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and brings the company’s total funding to $70 million. Founded by Max Buchan and Josh McLaughlin, Valarian develops infrastructure designed to help organizations retain control over artificial intelligence workloads and critical digital operations, particularly in sectors such as defense, finance and government. Funding to Expand Enterprise and Defense Platforms Valarian said the new funding will support the expansion of two…
Opera has introduced a new browser security feature called Paste Protect, designed to defend users against clipboard-based cyberattacks that rely on malicious code being copied to a device before it is executed. The company said the feature is enabled by default and is intended to detect and block ClickFix-style attacks, which have become an increasingly common method for distributing malware. Protection Against Clipboard Attacks ClickFix attacks typically disguise themselves as legitimate verification prompts, such as CAPTCHA pages. After a user clicks a button claiming to verify they are human, malicious code is silently copied to the system clipboard. Victims are…
Owners of the Philips Hue Bridge Pro are reporting a serious issue following the installation of a recent firmware update, with some devices becoming completely unresponsive after the upgrade. According to multiple reports shared by users on Reddit, affected hubs display only a solid red status LED after updating and are no longer able to communicate with connected lights, accessories, or the Philips Hue mobile application. Restarting the device reportedly does not resolve the problem, leaving replacement or repair as the only available solution for impacted users. Firmware Update Under Investigation Community reports indicate that firmware version 2071353020 may be…
Asus has officially begun global sales of its latest flagship gaming laptop, the ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026), bringing upgraded display technology, higher power limits, and next-generation hardware to the premium gaming segment. The new model builds on the foundation of the 2025 ROG Strix Scar 18 while introducing several notable enhancements aimed at enthusiasts seeking maximum gaming performance. 4K Mini LED Display with 240Hz Refresh Rate One of the most significant upgrades is the laptop’s new 18-inch Mini LED display. Unlike the previous generation, which used a lower-resolution panel, the 2026 model features a 4K display with a 240Hz…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) said its efforts to reduce water consumption at data centers have made its operations seven times more water-efficient than the industry average, as the company works toward its goal of becoming water positive by 2030. The cloud computing giant announced that it is now approximately 75% of the way toward achieving its water-positive target, under which it aims to return more water to local communities than it withdraws for data center operations. The update comes as growing adoption of artificial intelligence drives rapid expansion of data center infrastructure worldwide and intensifies scrutiny over the sector’s water…
Meta and renewable energy developer Zelestra have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for electricity from the 180MWdc Palmera solar project in Texas, expanding a renewable energy partnership that now spans eight projects across the United States. The agreement increases the total contracted solar capacity between the two companies to approximately 1.4GWdc, according to Zelestra. The developer said all eight projects covered under the partnership are expected to be operational by 2028. Texas Project Strengthens Renewable Energy Portfolio The Palmera solar project is located in Texas and forms part of Meta’s broader strategy to secure renewable energy supplies for…
US electric vehicle maker Tesla reported first-quarter deliveries of 358,023 vehicles, reflecting moderate year-on-year growth while underscoring a broader strategic shift beyond its core automotive business. The figures, released on April 2, represent an increase of around 6% compared with the 336,681 vehicles delivered in the first quarter of 2025, but a decline from 418,227 units in the fourth quarter of last year. Production reached 408,386 vehicles during the quarter, while energy storage deployments totalled 8.8 GWh. The results point to a stabilising but increasingly competitive electric vehicle market, with softer demand and reduced incentives affecting growth momentum. However, they…
Nintendo of America has joined a growing group of companies and U.S. states suing the federal government over tariffs previously imposed under former President Donald Trump, arguing the measures were unlawful and caused financial harm to its business. The lawsuit, first reported by Aftermath, seeks refunds for tariffs collected under a trade policy that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled could not be implemented through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977. The case is part of a broader wave of legal challenges involving more than 1,000 companies and roughly two dozen states. According to the complaint, the tariffs affected…
Denza, the luxury vehicle brand owned by BYD, unveiled an upgraded version of its Z9GT on Thursday, introducing improved battery technology and a lower starting price as it seeks to expand its presence in the premium electric vehicle market. The battery-electric version of the new Z9GT starts at 269,800 yuan ($39,150), marking a reduction of 85,000 yuan, or about 23.96%, compared with the previous model’s starting price of 354,800 yuan. The updated Z9GT BEV delivers a driving range of up to 1,036 kilometres under the China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC), significantly higher than the 630-kilometre range offered by the…