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Amazon to Acquire Globalstar for $11.6 Billion
Amazon has agreed to purchase satellite operator Globalstar in an $11.6 billion deal at $90 per share. The acquisition will give Amazon access to Globalstar's next-generation C3 satellites, which offer higher capacity and full wireless services including voice, video, and browsing capabilities
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Global Quantum Computing Market Projected to Double by 2028
The global quantum technology industry reached $1.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to exceed $4 billion by 2028, reflecting significant maturity and growth in the sector. The expansion is driven by $56.7 billion in total public funding and $4.9 billion in venture capital in 2025, along with a 14% increase in the quantum computing workforce
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Japan Invests $4 Billion in Rapidus Semiconductor Production
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry approved an additional $4 billion (631.5 billion yen) for state-backed chipmaker Rapidus to accelerate 2nm semiconductor production by 2027. The funding will support prototype improvements and front-end wafer processing at Rapidus's Hokkaido facility, with the company aiming to begin 2nm mass production by fiscal 2027
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Quantum Patent Filings Surge 31% Year-Over-Year
Global quantum-related patent filings grew 31% from 2024 to 2025, with China leading in patent submissions at 54% of total filings, while the U.S. remains the second-largest jurisdiction. The increase suggests intensified focus on innovation and commercialization across the quantum technology industry
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Lucid Announces New CEO and Capital Injection
Lucid's incoming CEO Silvio Napoli discussed the company's fresh capital injection and expanded robotaxi development initiatives. The announcement signals the automaker's commitment to advancing its autonomous vehicle strategy alongside new leadership
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US Treasury Department to Use Anthropic's Mythos AI Model
The U.S. Treasury Department is exploring the use of Anthropic's Mythos AI model to identify vulnerabilities in its systems, according to sources. This represents a significant adoption of advanced AI technology for government cybersecurity purposes
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Over 7,400 Organizations Engaged in Global Quantum Industry
The quantum technology sector has expanded to include over 7,400 organizations globally engaged in quantum development and research. This widespread participation reflects growing international recognition of quantum computing's strategic importance
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Private Investment in Quantum Sector Reaches $4.9 Billion in 2025
Venture capital investors committed $4.9 billion to the quantum technology industry in 2025, alongside $56.7 billion in total public funding. This substantial investment demonstrates strong confidence in the sector's commercial potential and maturity
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Rapidus Becomes Government's Largest Shareholder with State Support
Following a February 2026 investment of 267.6 billion yen from the government and 32 private companies including Canon and Fujitsu, the Japanese government became Rapidus's largest shareholder with 11.5% voting rights and a golden share veto. This strategic control underscores Japan's commitment to domestic semiconductor independence
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U.S. Leads in Quantum Startups with 19 New Companies in 2025
The United States led in quantum startup formation with 19 new startups established in 2025, maintaining dominance in virtually all quantum technology survey categories globally except patent filings. This continued innovation pipeline strengthens the U.S. position in the quantum computing race
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