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2Check Point Acquires Lakera in $300 Million Deal to Bolster AI Security
Check Point Software Technologies has struck a deal to acquire AI security startup Lakera in a transaction valued at around $300 million. The move underscores Check Point’s ambitions to set a new benchmark in enterprise cybersecurity by offering one of the industry’s first end-to-end AI security stacks.
With Lakera’s expertise, the company aims to deliver comprehensive safeguards for enterprises racing to adopt AI technologies, covering everything from model integrity to real-time threat detection.
Huawei Lifts the Veil on Chipmaking Ambitions
In a rare show of transparency, Huawei has publicly revealed its roadmap for AI chip development. Over the next three years, the Chinese technology giant plans to roll out four new versions of its Ascend AI processor, signaling its determination to challenge rivals like Nvidia while advancing China’s efforts to build a self-reliant semiconductor industry.
The announcement highlights Huawei’s strategy to reduce dependence on U.S.-dominated supply chains and strengthen its position in the global AI computing race.
Google and PayPal Forge AI-Powered Payments Partnership
Google and PayPal have entered a multi-year partnership that will bring advanced AI-driven shopping and payment experiences to users across multiple platforms.
The collaboration will see PayPal’s payment tools—including branded checkout, Hyperwallet, and Payouts—integrated into Google’s ecosystem, from Google Cloud to Google Play. According to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, the partnership leverages Google’s AI expertise to enhance both convenience and security, while positioning PayPal as a key enterprise payments provider for Google’s global services.
Meta Unveils Ray-Ban Smart Glasses With Built-in Display
Meta Platforms has introduced the Meta Ray-Ban Display, the first model in its smart glasses lineup to feature an integrated screen. The display, discreetly embedded in the right lens, allows wearers to view text messages, video calls, navigation prompts, and AI-generated search results directly in their line of sight.
The glasses, which Meta dubs AI glasses, are designed to act as both a digital companion and a hands-free interface, also serving as a viewfinder for smartphone cameras and a controller for music playback. The launch signals Meta’s continued push to merge AI with wearable tech.
Polycab India Expands Clean Energy Portfolio With Solar Inverter Launch
Polycab India has strengthened its renewable energy footprint with the debut of the UT Series 350kW three-phase string inverter, designed for utility-scale solar projects. Launched in Tamil Nadu, the inverter promises higher efficiency, improved grid stability, and enhanced profitability for large-scale solar installations.
Building on nearly a decade of experience and more than 1.5 GW of solar inverter deliveries across India, Polycab’s latest solution is equipped with advanced safety features, cutting-edge energy optimization, and robust resilience against harsh weather conditions.
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