Nvidia announced record-breaking revenue of $57 billion for Q3 FY2026, driven primarily by its data center business, which generated $51.2 billion, marking a 66% year-over-year increase. CEO Jensen Huang stressed the continued demand for its Blackwell GPUs, which are reportedly sold out. The company forecasted $65 billion in revenue for Q4 FY2026. Analysts remain divided on whether this reflects sustainable growth or an overhyped AI boom, though Nvidia insists on the robustness of its market dominance .
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AI in Robotics: Google DeepMind Hires Boston Dynamics CTO
Google DeepMind has hired Aaron Saunders, former CTO of Boston Dynamics, to advance its robotics ambitions. CEO Demis Hassabis aims to position Gemini as a universal robot operating system, akin to Android for mobile devices. This strategic move reflects growing interest in humanoid robots and AI-driven control systems, though competition from established players like Tesla and Chinese robotics firms poses challenges .
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Cloudflare Update Causes Global Internet Disruptions
A minor Cloudflare software update reportedly caused widespread service disruptions, affecting platforms like Uber, ChatGPT, and League of Legends. CEO Matthew Prince issued an apology, emphasizing the importance of rigorous testing to prevent such incidents. This highlights the vulnerabilities in critical internet infrastructure and the cascading effects on global digital services .
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AMD’s FSR Redstone Sparks Backlash Among GPU Owners
AMD unveiled its FSR Redstone upscaling technology, exclusive to RX 9000 GPUs, leaving owners of older RX 7000 models disappointed. Gamers criticized the decision, arguing that the RX 7000 series, particularly the flagship RX 7900 XTX, remains powerful and should support the new features. AMD attributed the exclusivity to the performance requirements of the technology, hinting at possible future compatibility updates .
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AI-Driven ChatGPT Facilitates Target Shopping
OpenAI has integrated Target shopping functionality into ChatGPT, allowing users to browse, add items to a cart, and purchase directly through conversational prompts. This innovation is expected to streamline e-commerce, though concerns about AI hallucinations and recommendation accuracy persist. The feature represents a broader trend of integrating AI assistants into retail .
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Monarch Tractor Faces Financial Uncertainty
Monarch Tractor, an autonomous electric tractor startup, warned employees of potential layoffs or shutdown due to financial challenges. Despite shipping 500 vehicles, the company faced lawsuits over alleged defective products and the loss of its contract manufacturer, Foxconn. Monarch’s pivot to software services aims to stabilize revenue, though execution risks remain high .
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NASA Observes Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
NASA released unprecedented images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, captured by missions like MRO and MAVEN. The data confirms the comet’s natural origins and offers insights into its composition. Scientists anticipate its closest approach to Earth in December, providing further research opportunities .
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mRNA Flu Vaccines Show Promising Results
Pfizer and Moderna reported positive outcomes for their mRNA flu vaccines in phase 3 clinical trials. Pfizer’s version demonstrated 35% higher efficacy compared to traditional flu vaccines, while Moderna’s achieved 27%. The mRNA platform promises faster production and better strain matching, potentially revolutionizing flu prevention .
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