Microreactor startup Antares raises $96M for land, sea, and space-based nuclear power

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is currently hosting its major tech conference, re:Invent 2025, where it is unveiling significant advancements in AI services and computing technologies. The event highlights AWS's ongoing commitment to innovation in the tech sector.

Amazon has launched on-premises Nvidia ‘AI Factories’ in collaboration with Nvidia, integrating AWS technology with Nvidia's advanced AI chips to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities. This initiative aims to provide businesses with robust AI solutions tailored for on-site deployment.

Bending Spoons has agreed to acquire Eventbrite for $500 million, a significant reduction from the $1.76 billion valuation the events marketplace achieved during its 2018 IPO. This acquisition reflects Bending Spoons' strategy to revitalize struggling brands in the tech sector.

Kalshi has successfully raised $1 billion in funding, achieving an impressive valuation of $11 billion, just two months after a previous $300 million round valued the company at $5 billion. This funding round was led by prominent investors Sequoia and CapitalG, reflecting strong market confidence in Kalshi's growth potential.

Google is currently testing a new feature that merges AI Overviews with its AI Mode, aimed at enhancing the transition from traditional search to AI-driven chat interactions. This global test reflects the company's ongoing efforts to innovate its search capabilities by integrating advanced AI functionalities.

The rollout of Android 16 introduces AI notification summaries and new customization options, initially available on Pixel devices. This marks a significant shift in Android's update strategy, moving from a single annual release to more frequent updates, enhancing user experience with timely improvements.

During the Black Friday weekend in 2025, referrals to retailer mobile apps via ChatGPT increased by 28% year-over-year, with Amazon capturing 54% of these referrals, according to a report by Apptopia. This surge highlights ChatGPT's growing role in directing traffic to e-commerce platforms during peak shopping periods.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched four new AI models under its Nova family and introduced a frontier model service, enhancing its AI capabilities and offering customers greater control over their AI applications. This announcement was made during the ongoing re:Invent 2025 conference, which showcases AWS's commitment to innovation in the tech sector.