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Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources, that Nvidia is now asking Chinese customers to pay in full for the H200 AI chip upfront, even though approvals from the U.S. and Chinese governments remain unclear. The report says chipmakers are left with no options for refunds or changes to orders. Some customers may be allowed to use commercial insurance or asset collateral, but the terms are much stricter than Nvidia’s previous policy, which sometimes allowed partial deposits, Reuters reported. Nvidia declined to comment. According to Bloomberg, China is expected to allow Nvidia to sell the H200 chip domestically, but the Chinese government…

Nvidia’s stock price started the new year flat as Wall Street skeptics continue to increase their confidence in the company’s stock, ignoring a series of positive developments that advise investors with or without a position. The latest information was released early Thursday morning, with Bloomberg reporting that China is indeed planning to allow imports of Nvidia’s artificial intelligence H200 chip. To avoid ongoing trade uncertainty between the world’s two largest economies, Nvidia has revised its payment terms for Chinese buyers, including requiring upfront payments, prohibiting cancellations and prohibiting changes to system configurations after an order has been placed, Reuters reported.…

Venezuela announced on Thursday it would release a “significant number” of prisoners in a move the government framed as a “pro-peace” gesture. National Assembly Speaker Jorge Rodríguez said the releases were “immediate” and would include both Venezuelans and foreigners, but he did not say how many would be released or specifically who would be released. In a message broadcast on public television channel TeleSur, he said the move was aimed at contributing to “national unity.” The incident comes just days after the United States captured Venezuela’s long-authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro in a stunning military raid and took him to New…

Family is everything to Taylor and Travis, so VIP automatically includes their respective parents and siblings. Possible best man Jason Kelsey has at least two daughters, Wyatt and Elliott, who are flower girls with wife Kylie Kelsey, but depending on when the big day happens, younger sister Bennett could grow up as well. (Oh, baby Finley will probably have to put this to bed.) It remains to be seen which of Travis’ Kansas City Chiefs teammates will be chosen, but Travis was a groomsman at quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ 2022 wedding to Brittany Mahomes, so in addition to coach Andy Reid,…

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) speaks with Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) as President Trump’s Labor Secretary nominee Lori Chavez Delemer testifies during her Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee confirmation hearing at the U.S. Capitol on February 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. February 19, 2025.Kent Nishimura | ReutersThe Senate voted 52-47 on Thursday to block further military action in Venezuela by President Donald Trump. The move comes less than a week after President Trump authorized a strike to capture the country’s leader, Nicolas Maduro.The bill, known as the War Powers Resolution, would only need to pass with a simple…

This new solid-state EV battery can be fully charged in just 5 minutes We stopped by the exhibit of Donut Lab, a Finnish startup specializing in electric mobility. The company (which takes its name from its flagship product, the donut-shaped in-wheel EV motor) announced at CES the launch of what it calls the first solid-state battery for vehicle production. Solid-state batteries differ from lithium-ion batteries (used in most EVs) in that they use a solid electrolyte rather than a liquid electrolyte. They offer much higher energy density (more bang for the buck, so to speak), better safety, and are thought…

Jelly Roll says sex with Bunny Zoe before weight loss was ‘like playing Twister’According to his wife, Bunny Zoe, Jelly Roll is doing just fine after losing 200 pounds. In fact, the host of the “Dumb Blonde” podcast takes a dig at the “I Am Not Okay” singer’s new clean-shaven look that she recently debuted to commemorate the latest milestone in her fitness journey. “My husband just shaved his face for the first time in 20 years,” Bunny said in an interview published on January 7. “The best thing about my husband shaving his face was being able to look…

CES 2026 is packed with tech giants unveiling their latest innovations, but the real excitement comes from discovering the unexpected and quirky gadgets that will make you wonder, “Who thought of this?” We’re here to spotlight the wildest products we’ve spotted so far at CES 2026, from a touch-sensitive AI-powered panda to Razer’s holographic animated assistant to weirdness that’ll make you do a double-take. An AI anime companion watching over you from your desk Originally introduced last year as an esports AI coach, Razer’s Project AVA has evolved into something new: a 5.5-inch animated holographic desk companion that can help…

George Kurtz, founder and CEO of CrowdStrike, speaks during the live keynote pregame at Nvidia GTC (GPU Technology Conference) in Washington on October 28, 2025.Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Imagescloud strike announced Thursday that it will acquire identity management startup SGNL in a deal worth about $740 million, as the cybersecurity provider strengthens its defenses in the era of artificial intelligence cyberattacks.The stock price fell nearly 4%. The acquisition will enable users of CrowdStrike’s Falcon cloud security platform to better manage human and AI identity access requests and real-time risks, the company said. The transaction is expected to close…

Berlin — As heavy snow fell and temperatures plummeted to below freezing in the German capital, an alleged arson attack on Berlin’s electricity supply facilities by left-wingers caused a massive power outage on Saturday, leaving around 100,000 people without power for several days. Activist group Vulcan Group claimed responsibility for the attack, accusing fossil fuels and AI of playing a role in accelerating the climate crisis. Around 45,000 homes and more than 2,000 businesses in Berlin’s wealthy southwest district were affected by the power outage, which lasted more than four days. The power outage is believed to be the longest…