Nvidia's $2 billion Marvell bet boosts AI infra strategy; history hints at upside
April 9, 2026, 8:56 AM EDT. Nvidia stock surged about 9% after its March 31 announcement of a $2 billion investment and strategic partnership with Marvell Technology. The deal gives Nvidia access to Marvell's semi-custom chips and optical interconnects, technologies aimed at moving large data loads in AI data centers and addressing bottlenecks in memory bandwidth and power efficiency. The move echoes Nvidia's 2019 Mellanox acquisition, which helped integrate high-speed networking into its processors to power large-scale AI systems. By embedding Marvell tech, Nvidia deepens its role as a full-stack AI platform provider and aims to capture system-level value beyond chip pricing, including telecom networks, edge data centers, and AI-RAN (artificial intelligence-enabled radio access networks).
Ex-Apple engineers unveil Button, a $179 AI wearable shipping in December
April 9, 2026, 8:55 AM EDT. Former Apple engineers Chris Nolet and Ryan Burgoyne unveiled Button, a palm-sized AI wearable that looks like an iPod Shuffle. Available for preorder at $179 and slated to ship in December, the puck-shaped device houses a generative AI chatbot activated by pressing a button. It can answer queries aloud or route audio to earbuds or smart glasses via Bluetooth. The design emphasizes privacy-it only listens when pressed-unlike some always-on wearables. Button aims for speed, delivering near-instant responses during a live demo. The founders contrast it with the Humane AI Pin, noting Button's tighter integration with a physical button and Apple-like aesthetics. They see it as a simple, portable AI assistant you can wear or pocket.
Berklee faces student backlash as AI enters songwriting curriculum
April 9, 2026, 8:54 AM EDT. Berklee College of Music unveiled a class called Bots and Beats: AI and the Future of Songwriting, sparking student backlash over AI's role in art. Critics say AI could imitate or steal from prior artists, undermine personal voice, and threaten career opportunities. In an Instagram post the school framed the class as essential to navigating new tools; opponents say the post revealed a shift they hadn't voted for. Fourth-year student Andrea Recalde warned AI could take over the craft and the community. Fellow student Coco Martins helped arrange a meeting with dean Rodney Alejandro to press concerns about imagination and identity. Berklee replied that it must teach students to engage with technologies impacting the industry, balancing creativity with responsibility.
Avinox debuts M2S and M2 high-power e-bike drives with up to 1,500 W peak
April 9, 2026, 8:52 AM EDT. Avinox rolls out its next-generation e-bike drive units, the M2S and M2, targeting high-performance riding. The top-end M2S delivers up to 1,500 W peak and 150 Nm torque, while the M2 offers up to 1,100 W and 125 Nm. Both units weigh about 2.6 kg, signaling improved power density. They run quieter than 45 dBA, with updated gears to reduce vibration and pedal kickback, plus enhanced thermal management on the M2S. The FP700 battery provides 700 Wh and can reach 0-80% in just over an hour. Removable packs-RS800 and RS600-enable dual-battery setups and easier charging. OLED displays add turn-by-turn navigation and heart-rate-based assist; Apple Find My integration boosts security. About 60 brands are now partnering with Avinox.
Vantor to expand imaging fleet with high-res Vantage and Pulse smallsat constellation
April 9, 2026, 8:51 AM EDT. Vantor, formerly Maxar, announced a major overhaul to add two new Vantage high-resolution satellites offering 20-centimeter imagery in sun-synchronous orbit, and up to two dozen Pulse smallsats delivering 40-centimeter images from mid-inclination orbits. The plan, part of a shift toward rapid revisit rates without sacrificing image quality, expands a 10-satellite fleet (six WorldView Legion, four legacy) and aims for first Pulse launches in 2027 and Vantage in 2029. Pulse contingents could image the same location as often as every 15 minutes, enabling persistent monitoring. Dan Smoot, Vantor CEO, calls it a hybrid solution that combines high resolution with frequent coverage, addressing a market move toward detecting changes, not just capturing images, spurred by rivals Planet Labs and BlackSky.
Is Rivian the Next Tesla? R2 Rollout, Uber Robotaxis, and Amazon Vans
April 9, 2026, 8:49 AM EDT. Rivian positions itself as a vertically integrated EV maker, echoing Tesla: direct-to-consumer sales and heavy upfront investment that could lift long-run margins. The R2 SUV lands for customer deliveries in Q2 2026, with 62,000-67,000 deliveries expected in 2026, about a 53% rise. The company also sells electric delivery vans, including a tie-up with Amazon that could reach 100,000 units by 2030. A separate Uber deal commits to 10,000 autonomous R2 robotaxis (option for 40,000 more by 2030) starting around 2028, contingent on Level 4 autonomy. 2025 revenue rose 8% to $5.4 billion; automotive revenue declined while software/services grew. The EV tax-incentive expiration and competition color the outlook.
Ex-Apple engineers unveil Button AI device, but offer few reasons it isn't an app
April 9, 2026, 8:48 AM EDT. Two ex-Apple engineers, Chris Nolet and Ryan Burgoyne, have built a standalone AI hardware button, housed like an iPod Shuffle. Inside is a generative AI chatbot that can listen, answer questions, and carry out commands, with audio output or Bluetooth to earbuds or smart glasses. The device aims to address privacy by avoiding always-on listening, but questions remain about why it isn't simply an app. Nolet argues that AI is best experienced on the Button, even as smartphones exist; critics question what value a separate device adds. The duo previously worked on the Vision Pro at Apple and face wearables' mixed track records. Button's privacy focus is clear, but ecosystem details and use cases remain sparse.
Amazon cloud AI revenue runs at more than $15 billion annualized in Q1, Jassy says
April 9, 2026, 8:47 AM EDT. Amazon's cloud unit's AI services are generating an annualized revenue run rate of more than $15 billion, said CEO Andy Jassy in the shareholder letter. The figure, based on first-quarter performance, translates to roughly 10% of AWS's $142 billion revenue run rate and marks the first formal disclosure of a business backed by billions in investment. Jassy framed AI spending as deliberate, noting capital expenditure commitments for 2026 that will be monetized in 2027-2028. The company also reported that its custom chip business-Graviton, Trainium, and Nitro-has an annualized revenue run rate above $20 billion. Google has pursued a similar path with Anthropic's Claude chips. Amazon has cut about 30,000 jobs to streamline operations.
Meta to spend $21 billion more with CoreWeave on AI cloud infrastructure
April 9, 2026, 8:43 AM EDT. Meta has pledged an additional $21 billion for CoreWeave's AI cloud infrastructure, on top of a prior $14.2 billion deal. The contract runs from 2027 through 2032, extending a relationship that supports Meta's push to expand its own AI footprint while relying on third-party capacity. CoreWeave rents Nvidia GPUs and serves customers including Google, Microsoft and OpenAI, a model Meta says helps maximize talent and hardware investments. Meta also disclosed a separate $10 billion Texas data-center project in March, and its latest earnings guidance points to capital spending of about $115-$135 billion for the year. CoreWeave has diversified away from a single large customer after going public last year.
Apple Vision Pro gets Steam Link beta for 2D streaming, 4K desktop games
April 9, 2026, 8:42 AM EDT. Apple's Vision Pro gains a major gaming upgrade with an early Steam Link beta, now accessible through Apple's TestFlight beta program (a beta-testing channel for iOS apps). The app streams Steam titles from a PC or Mac to the headset over wireless, using eye tracking and pinch-to-click as input options, with a controller still recommended. The current version supports 4K video and a configurable, curved floating screen, but does not yet support VR titles. Steam says the client is for 2D streaming only. Early impressions from Gizmodo and Himels Tech are positive, though bugs remain. The headset's support note comes as Apple cut Vision Pro production and marketing spend late 2025 amid softer sales.
Video of iPhone Fold unboxing deemed fake, clues point to 3D mockups or rendering
April 9, 2026, 8:41 AM EDT. An unboxing video claiming to show the iPhone Fold has circulated online but is not believed to be real. Indie developer Victor Saralev says he did not create it and calls it fake. Experts note three paths to such fakes: a 3D-printed dummy device, AI-generated footage, or a digitally created 3D rendering. The clearest tell is a mismatch in screen layout when viewed from front versus rear: the back shows a gap around the sides, while the unfolded view has none. The video has not shown a turnover shot, a common giveaway. The provenance remains uncertain, with possibilities leaning toward a skilled designer behind the visuals, with or without AI assistance. Via CNET; photo by Evgenia Zakharova. FTC notice about affiliate links.
Katrina Manson's 'Project Maven' traces U.S. AI in warfare from 2017 to today
April 9, 2026, 8:39 AM EDT. Book author Katrina Manson traces the Pentagon's push to embed AI in combat through the program known as Project Maven. The narrative centers on Marine Corps colonel Drew Cukor and the broader effort to sharpen military decision-making with machine learning. Norton publishes the work, retracing the project's 2017 beginnings and surveying how the Defense Department could be using AI today, potentially in conflicts such as in Iran. The book places ethics, risk, and speed of deployment at the center of the debate, while noting the friction between rapid innovation and safeguards. Manson's account blends on-the-record sourcing with a clear eye on how DoD programs shape future warfare. The interview frames the issue for readers still learning the stakes of AI in warfare.
EDGX launches first in-orbit demonstration of STERNA AI edge computer on SpaceX Transporter-16
April 9, 2026, 8:38 AM EDT. EDGX has deployed the first in-orbit demonstration of STERNA, its AI-powered edge computer for satellite constellations, aboard SpaceX's Transporter-16 mission. The NVIDIA-based platform processes data onboard, cutting latency and reducing the need to shuttle raw data to Earth. EDGX says the system scales power from 10W to 45W and targets a seven-year in-orbit lifetime, designed for varying thermal and power conditions. The mission advances Europe's space-based compute infrastructure and follows a €2.3 million seed round in 2025. Analysts say onboard AI compute could redefine satellite software, enabling real-time analytics from Earth observation to defense applications.
Light pollution brightens Earth by 16% since 2014, satellite study finds
April 9, 2026, 8:35 AM EDT. Artificial night lighting globally rose about 16% between 2014 and 2022, a satellite-based study shows. Yet pockets of dimming persist where wars, disasters or strong energy policies take effect. Lead author Zhe Zhu, an associate professor at the University of Connecticut, says the pattern is 'flickering' rather than a steady brightening. The rise is mainly driven by developing regions such as India, China and parts of Africa, while Europe reports increasing dimming as policy takes hold. Ukraine saw a sharp drop after Russia's invasion in 2022, and France fell about 33% under new rules. The study used NASA's Black Marble data, which converts satellite light measurements into comparable maps of nighttime illumination, allowing researchers to track city growth and the effects of events in near real time.
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Exclusive: Mariana Minerals brings in Pronto for copper mine automation
April 9, 2026, 8:33 AM EDT. After leaving Tesla, Turner Caldwell launched Mariana Minerals in 2024, looking to automate and overhaul mining. On Thursday, the company signed its first major agreement since the Pronto-Atoms merger, teaming up with Pronto—now part of Travis Kalanick’s Atoms—to bring autonomous haulage trucks online at Copper One, a Utah site Mariana picked up last year. The plan: fold Pronto’s autonomy stack into MineOS, pushing out human involvement in dispatch and routing altogether. Caldwell points to a broader industry push, tapping reinforcement learning and a suite of operating systems to run mine operations. His take: Western miners aren’t keeping up with tech, and it’s costing them—on both productivity and hiring.
