Monday, March 23, 2026

Grab Acquires Foodpanda Taiwan for $600 Million

Grab Holdings Ltd. has announced its acquisition of Foodpanda's Taiwan operations from Delivery Hero SE for $600 million, marking its first expansion outside Southeast Asia. The deal will enhance Grab's presence in 21 cities across Taiwan,...

• Foodpanda's Taiwan business generated approximately $1.8 billion in Gross Merchandise Value.
• Grab aims to transition users and merchants to its platform by early 2027.

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Elliott Takes Multibillion-Dollar Stake in Synopsys

Elliott Investment Management has acquired a multibillion-dollar stake in Synopsys, a key player in the semiconductor industry. The activist investor aims to advocate for strategic changes to enhance Synopsys's financial performance as the...

• Elliott's investment is reported to be worth several billion dollars.
• Nvidia invested $2 billion in Synopsys stock in December 2022.

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Warren Accuses Pentagon of Retaliation Against Anthropic

Senator Elizabeth Warren has criticized the Pentagon's recent designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk, claiming it is a retaliatory action due to the AI lab's refusal to make military concessions. This designation prevents any compa...

• OpenAI and Google have filed amicus briefs in support of Anthropic's lawsuit against the Department of Defense.
• The conflict between the DOD and Anthropic intensified amid the ongoing Iran war over access to AI models.

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Galaxy S26 gains AirDrop functionality

Samsung has introduced native AirDrop support for its Galaxy S26 series, enabling users to share files seamlessly with Apple devices. The rollout begins today in Korea, with a launch in the US expected later this week, and plans to extend s...

• The AirDrop feature will roll out in Korea today and in the US later this week.

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Apple Sports Enhances Features Ahead of MLB Season

Apple Sports has introduced a new feature for MLB fans, allowing them to view the 'probable starting pitcher' ahead of the 2026 season opener. Additionally, NASCAR leaderboards have been updated to include car numbers, making it easier for...

• The 2026 MLB season kicks off with the San Francisco Giants facing the New York Yankees on March 27.
• Apple Sports version 3.9 is available for free on the App Store.

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Sam Altman-backed fusion startup Helion in talks with OpenAI

Fusion startup Helion is reportedly in early discussions to sell power to OpenAI, backed by Sam Altman. The proposed deal could secure OpenAI 12.5% of Helion's production, with plans to generate 50 gigawatts by 2035. Helion is racing to con...

• Helion aims to provide OpenAI with 12.5% of its production by 2030.
• The startup plans to generate 50 gigawatts of power by 2035.

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Google TV just lost a big TV brand to web app-based ‘Titan OS’

Philips has announced that it will no longer use Google TV for its 2026 television lineup, opting instead for Titan OS, a web app-based platform. This shift marks a significant change for Philips, which has relied on Google TV for years, an...

• Philips will use Titan OS on all models of its 2026 TV lineup.
• Titan OS focuses on web-based apps and ad-supported content.

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Exclusive-OpenAI sweetens private equity pitch amid enterprise turf war with Anthropic, sources say

OpenAI is intensifying its private equity strategy by offering a guaranteed minimum return of 17.5% to attract investors, significantly outpacing rival Anthropic's offerings. This move is part of a broader effort to secure partnerships that...

• OpenAI is offering a guaranteed minimum return of 17.5% to private-equity firms.
• The company is in talks to raise about $4 billion at a $10 billion valuation.

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Microsoft Copilot Is Confronting Its Identity Crisis

Microsoft's AI Copilot is currently facing an identity crisis as the company undergoes a reorganization to address internal challenges and strengthen its competitive stance against rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic. This shift highlights the...

• Microsoft's AI Copilot is undergoing a significant reorganization amid internal challenges.
• The company is grappling with its identity as it competes with rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic.

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Apple has more plans to protect the iPhone Fold display, says report

Apple is reportedly taking significant steps to enhance the durability of the iPhone Fold display, learning from early folding phone failures like the Samsung Galaxy Fold. New protective features include self-healing glass and a dual-layer...

• Apple's iPhone Fold will feature self-healing glass and a dual-layer glass architecture.
• The display panel will be positioned between two layers of glass to enhance durability.

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What new Google Messages features are rolling out [March 2026]

Google Messages is rolling out a series of new features aimed at enhancing user experience, including a Trash folder for recovering deleted chats and a Tap to Draft option to prevent accidental sending of Smart Replies. Additionally, the ap...

• The new Trash folder allows deleted chats to be recovered within 30 days.
• Real-time location sharing now includes options for custom durations.

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Elon Musk unveils chip manufacturing plans for SpaceX and Tesla

Elon Musk has unveiled plans for a new chip manufacturing facility, dubbed 'Terafab,' intended to support the semiconductor needs of both Tesla and SpaceX. Announced during an event in Austin, Texas, Musk emphasized the urgency of this proj...

• The planned 'Terafab' facility aims to produce chips with 100 to 200 gigawatts of computing power annually.
• Musk cited slow semiconductor production as the driving force behind this initiative.

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