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Over 700 Generative AI Large Model Products Complete Filing in China
More than 700 generative AI large model products have completed filing in China as of December 25, 2025, signaling rapid regulatory progress and market maturation. This milestone reflects China's push to oversee and integrate AI technologies into its ecosystem.
Salesforce Scales Back AI Initiatives After Layoffs and Trust Issues
Salesforce executives acknowledged trust issues with AI, leading to scaled-back efforts following major layoffs on December 23, 2025. The company is reassessing its AI strategy amid broader industry concerns about an AI bubble.
Fitness Apps Market to Reach $25.8 Billion by 2030 at 13.5% CAGR
The global fitness apps market is projected to grow from $12.1 billion in 2024 to $25.8 billion by 2030, driven by subscription models and at-home workouts. This surge is fueled by consumer demand for personalized health tech.
Z.ai Open-Sources GLM-4.7 Large Language Model for Development Workflows
Z.ai released GLM-4.7 on December 24, 2025, an open-source LLM designed for long-running tasks in production environments. It targets development workflows beyond single-turn chats, enhancing tool integration.
Wearable AI Market Trends Forecast $65 Billion Boom by 2030
The wearable AI market is set for explosive growth to $65 billion by 2030, driven by integration with telemedicine platforms. Enterprises are adopting it for operational agility and data-driven decisions.
Motive Technologies Files for IPO Backed by Google
Fleet management software firm Motive Technologies filed for IPO on NYSE under 'MTVE', signaling 2026 tech IPO wave with Google's backing. Revenue rose 22% to $327 million in nine months, despite net losses.
Its AI dashcam aids 100,000 clients in safety and efficiency.
DoorDash Launches Zesty AI Social App for Restaurant Discovery
DoorDash introduced Zesty on December 16, 2025, an AI-powered app using generative AI for personalized eatery recommendations based on trends and preferences. It adds social features like sharing and following influencers to capture dining discovery.
Samsung Teases 'Your Companion to AI Living' at CES 2026 First Look
Samsung unveiled a teaser video on December 23, 2025, for The First Look 2026 at CES, themed 'Your Companion to AI Living.' It highlights AI integration in consumer electronics and TVs.
TADA Blockchain Taxi App Plans NYC Launch in June 2026
Blockchain-based ride-hailing app TADA, leading in Singapore with 11.1% market share, eyes NYC expansion in June 2026 for transparent, fairer driver earnings. It uses smart contracts and has grown across Asia.
Software Industry Grapples with AI Bubble or Revolution
Stack Overflow discusses AI's impact on software survival post-ChatGPT, with disruptions to SaaS via agents and APIs amid acquisition hunts. Builders focus on real-world AI applications in security and healthcare.
Best Cloud Accounting Software Awards Highlight Sage for UK Collaboration
Sage was awarded for real-time collaboration in UK cloud accounting software rankings for January 2026. QuickBooks leads for self-employed HMRC-ready tools.