Compute Report – Page 251 – Independent technology news covering hardware, software, and artificial intelligence

OpenAI is preparing for a potential initial public offering in late 2026 to meet increasing financial demands.

In 2025, headphone sales in Russia hit a new high with 37 million units sold, driven by a strong consumer preference for affordable models.

Tesla’s robotaxi crashes in Texas occur nine times more often than accidents involving traditional vehicles across the US, regulatory data reveals.

Huawei introduces its MatePad 11.5 S tablet in Russia, featuring an 11.5-inch PaperMatte screen and smart magnetic keyboard for work and creativity.

Apple’s revenue rose 16% to $143.76B last quarter despite facing higher-than-usual shortages of its own processors impacting production.

Apple revises App Store pricing and developer earnings in Russia and Kazakhstan following increased VAT rates effective January 30.

Samsung introduces PM9E1, the first 4TB PCIe 5.0 SSD in the compact M.2 2242 size, designed for compact systems and AI workloads.

Apple announced its active device count has reached 2.5 billion, driven by high iPhone demand and backed by strong quarterly financial results.

Xiaomi introduces the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, featuring a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chip and a huge 9000mAh battery for extended use.

CBR’s new QTM-1500T-4F-LCUC UPS delivers 1500 VA with stacked AVR and includes USB monitoring without extra software.

Apple has made one of its largest acquisitions by purchasing AI startup Q.ai for around $2 billion to advance silent voice input technology.

SpaceX and xAI are reportedly negotiating a merger prior to SpaceX’s IPO, potentially uniting Elon Musk’s space, AI, and satellite ventures.