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Hands on with Samsung's Galaxy XR Headset
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-11-17 13:43
This is Samsung and Google's new mixed reality headset, the Galaxy XR. It's a big attempt to drum up interest around a product category that has so far failed to resonate with users. The Galaxy XR closely resembles Apple's Vision Pro headset, but is half the price at $17.99%.The company is also trying to solve for comfort. Usually, after 30 minutes of wearing a headset, I'm ready to rip them off. But during a recent demo, the Galaxy XR was noticeably lighter and more comfortable.The big differentiator is AI ...
From Autonomous Drones to AI Fighter Jets: Europe's Defense Revolution
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-11-16 06:00
When Russia invaded Ukraine, Europe's defence vulnerabilities were exposed. Now a new generation of defense startups are fusing A. I.with sensors, drones and battlefield software. They're being fueled by soaring defense spending, which Bloomberg Intelligence says needs to jump to $720 billion. It's been described as a fundamental change to the architecture of defense, moving from hardware, heavy arsenals to software and AI driven autonomy.Germany's Helsing epitomizes the shift. Europe's most valuable defens ...
Defense Tech: Palantir’s Mosley on AI, Warfare, and the End of US Unipolarity
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-11-15 06:04
Geopolitical and Technological Shifts - The world is moving away from American unipolarity, with China emerging as a near-peer or potentially stronger adversary [1] - A revolution in artificial intelligence (AI) technology is underway, poised to transform all aspects of life, including defense and military, within 5-10 years [2][3] Palantir's Role and Technology - Palantir provides a software layer for deploying AI models securely, auditably, and transparently, maximizing their value [4] - Palantir's software aims to replace daily tasks involving human cognition, enhancing productivity and efficiency for allies [5][6] - Palantir emphasizes the importance of keeping humans in the loop in automated defense systems, while acknowledging the technological trend towards increased automation [7][8] - Palantir's software acts as a "harness" for AI models, enabling transparent, secure, and auditable decision-making processes [9] AI in Military Context and Ukraine - Ukraine has become a real-world R&D lab for AI in a military context, experiencing rapid advancements in military technology [11][12] - Military technology in Ukraine is experiencing major leaps every 6-8 weeks, necessitating frequent changes in tactics and procedures [14] UK Investment and Expansion - The UK is considered a prime location outside the US and China for engineering talent needed to build Palantir's software [16] - Palantir aims to significantly grow its presence in the UK, building upon its existing 1,000-person office in London, which is its second-largest globally [17] - The UK is viewed as a key military power in Europe, a pillar of NATO, and a potential bridge to the rest of the continent [17][18]
Google Launches Agentic Shopping Tools Ahead of Holidays
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-11-14 21:55
Google is testing new AI shopping tools through its Gemini platform, aimed at making search and checkout more seamless. Google VP of Consumer Shopping Product Lilian Rincon speaks with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.” -------- Like this video? Subscribe to Bloomberg Technology on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrM7B7SL_g1edFOnmj-SDKg Watch the latest full episodes of "Bloomberg Technology" with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfAX25ZLrPGTyg ...
Cursor Triples Its Value to $29.3 Billion
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-11-14 21:32
Funding & Valuation - AI-coding startup Cursor 完成 23 亿美元融资,公司估值达到 293 亿美元 [1] Company Focus - Cursor CEO Michael Truell 讨论了公司利用这笔资金的计划以及在企业客户中的增长 [1] Media & Resources - Bloomberg Technology 在 YouTube 上提供相关视频内容 [1] - Bloomberg 提供科技领域的最新资讯 [1]
AI Helps Power Singles' Day Sales Strength
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-11-14 20:53
Boy, have we seen the reach of Singles Day into weeks, into months. But are the numbers actually good when you take into. Well, the idea that it is longer than in previous times.Yeah we did a like for like comparison we think it's about 14.8% up over last year which is actually much better than expected. We think this is the strongest one since 2021. And that's they ran a week earlier and a couple of days later.But even taking that into account, we're pretty optimistic at the Chinese consumer right now. Oka ...
Warner Bros. Discovery Prepares for Possible Sale
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-11-14 20:43
There's a deadline to this, the bids part. And so there's some mechanics to why one of the brothers Discovery took this step. Yeah.I mean, now we know the the deadline for the first bids is a week from yesterday, November 20th. So that's coming up fast. And I think this is another signal that, you know, big transaction potentially could be coming down the pipeline sooner rather than later.You know, they change the types of compensation package to account for all these different possibilities, you know, whet ...
Tech Stocks Ping Pong on Mixed Economic Signals
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-11-14 20:38
It's been a difficult week. We planned this morning show with the narrative in the market right now that this is about the Fed and what they will or won't do in December. But actually over the course of the week, it wasn't about that at all.It was about valuations in an air bubble or not in a bubble. What's the real driving force right now that's top of mind for the people you speak to. You know, the debate has absolutely intensified when we talk about are we in an air bubble.And there's really there's two ...
Murati’s Thinking Machines in Talks for $50 Billion Valuation
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-11-14 20:34
Company Valuation & Growth Potential - The company is in talks for a significant valuation, potentially around $50 billion, despite being less than a year old [1][2] - The fundamental growth and traction of the company's AI system fine-tuning product, Tinker, are not yet publicly clear [1] - Social media reactions suggest a high valuation, with some jokingly estimating $25 billion per blog post due to the company's limited public presence [2] Key Personnel & Expertise - Mira Murati, formerly an executive at OpenAI and briefly CEO, is the face of the company and is actively engaging with investors [2][3] - Murati brings extensive experience in the tech industry, particularly in AI and crisis management, stemming from her time at OpenAI [3][4] - The company has attracted a significant number of former OpenAI employees, including co-founders and advisors, indicating a deep bench of experience [4][5] Talent Acquisition - A notable exodus of talent from OpenAI to Murati's company has occurred, suggesting a strong pull factor [5] - John Schulman, a co-founding employee of OpenAI, has joined Murati's company [5]
Bezos' Blue Origin Successfully Lands Booster After Rocket Launch
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-11-13 21:34
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Lift up. Detective first motion. You have to go to go.>> 30 seconds into flight. Engine operating. 40 seconds in.End of roll now level. seconds. >> A clean room.We're coming up here on max Q max. This is the hardest point on the vehicle when it comes to during good control. Good MR control.>> 1 minute 15 seconds in. Now passing Mach 1. New one is now supersonic. >> Supersonic.And we can hear the >> 1 minute 30 seconds. >> Engine operating parameters continue to look good at full thrust. ...