Akash Sriram
Stories by Akash Sriram
Google preparing to partner with Taiwan’s MediaTek on next AI chip
Google has not cut ties with Broadcom, the chip designer it has worked with exclusively.
Samsung’s VC arm, Foxconn-CTBC JV back EnCharge AI in $100m round
The Series B round was led by Tiger Global.
Space startup funding set for boost from US-China rivalry in 2025
China has been increasing its efforts to rival Western countries in satellite production.
Tesla hits $1t market value as Musk-backed Trump win fans optimism
The stock gained 29% last week, adding more than $230 billion in market capitalization, its best since January 2023.
Tesla CEO Musk unveils ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi as focus shifts to automation
Cybercab will be produced from 2026 - eventually in high volume - and priced under $30,000.
Space startups see funding growth as investors bet on capex-intensive ventures
Funding in the third quarter was up 18% from a year earlier at $1.9 billion.
OpenAI launches new series of AI models with ‘reasoning’ abilities
The models are capable of reasoning through complex tasks.
Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, including Teslas
The duties apply to all EVs shipped from China.
Saudi wealth fund PIF pumps another $1.5b into EV maker Lucid
The EV maker is sufficiently funded till Q4 2025.
Uber aims to add 100,000 new EVs globally through BYD partnership
Drivers can avail financing for BYD's vehicles on Uber.
