Tobias

The luxury yacht “Dolce Vento” sank off the Turkish coast shortly after its launch due to suspected design flaws and inadequate watertight seals. Valued at $940,000, the 85-foot vessel rapidly submerged within 15 minutes, though all aboard evacuated safely. The incident raises concerns about shipbuilding quality control, especially in smaller shipyards, and is expected to prompt stricter safety standards and increased insurance scrutiny. Initial analysis points to potential weight imbalance and rapid water ingress as contributing factors.

Figma’s stock plummeted nearly 20% after its first earnings report as a public company, despite revenue of $249.6 million, a 41% year-over-year increase. Analysts noted the report as a “non-event,” highlighting the stock’s volatility since its IPO. Figma’s value has dropped over 50% from its initial trading day, with a market cap now around $27 billion. Q3 revenue is projected at $263-$265 million, a 33% growth. The company’s net retention rate decreased slightly from 132% to 129%, requiring a clear strategy for sustained growth.

Salesforce (CRM) shares tumbled 8% after a tepid revenue forecast, extending its year-to-date slump to 28%. While Q2 revenue beat expectations with a 10% increase to $10.24 billion, forward guidance fell short. Despite AI investments and SaaS offerings, Salesforce hasn’t capitalized on the AI boom like competitors. Concerns persist about AI disrupting the software sector. Salesforce acknowledges challenges in marketing and commerce product sales, but highlights success with Agentforce. The company maintains full-year revenue outlook but raised earnings guidance, prioritizing profitability.

Broadcom (AVGO) is expected to release its fiscal third-quarter earnings, with investors focused on its AI sector performance. Revenue is projected to reach $15.83 billion, a 21% increase year-over-year, driven by custom silicon for cloud giants and networking solutions. Analysts anticipate continued growth due to escalating demand for AI infrastructure. Broadcom’s accelerator chips (XPUs) are gaining traction as cost-effective alternatives to GPUs. Cantor Fitzgerald projects significant revenue from custom silicon, potentially exceeding $40 billion by 2027. Stock has climbed 30% YTD. AI revenue reached $4.4 billion in Q2, and the VMware acquisition further strengthens Broadcom’s position.

A Japan Airlines Airbus A350 made an emergency landing at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido after a left engine malfunction shortly after takeoff. The flight, bound for Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, safely returned with all 285 passengers and crew unharmed. JAL will investigate the cause of the engine failure. The incident highlights the safety redundancy of twin-engine aircraft, designed to operate on a single engine. IATA data shows a high success rate for single-engine landings, underscoring the reliability of modern aircraft design and pilot training.

JetBlue Airways will partner with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to enhance its in-flight Wi-Fi experience, integrating the LEO satellite service into approximately 25% of its fleet starting in 2027. This marks Amazon’s first airline customer for Kuiper, challenging Starlink’s dominance in the satellite internet market. JetBlue will continue its existing partnership with Viasat. The deployment is driven by increasing demand for faster, more reliable in-flight connectivity and follows similar initiatives by other airlines like Delta, Hawaiian, United, and American.

Atlassian is acquiring The Browser Company, known for its AI-powered Arc browser, for $610 million. The acquisition aims to integrate innovative browsing experiences into Atlassian’s ecosystem, enhancing collaboration and productivity. Arc, known for features like built-in whiteboard and collaborative tab sharing, caters to power users. The Browser Company also developed Dia, an AI-assisted browser option. CEO Cannon-Brookes highlights limitations of traditional browsers for modern work, envisioning Arc streamlining workflows and automating tasks. Perplexity and OpenAI also showed interest in acquiring The Browser Company.

Lumenisity researchers, backed by Microsoft, have developed a hollow-core fiber optic cable with a record-low signal loss of 0.091 dB/km at 1550 nm, surpassing silica-based fibers. The Double Nested Anti-Resonant Non-Touch Fiber (DNANF) design utilizes concentric glass tubes to minimize signal degradation and interference. Tested on a 15km cable, the fiber exhibits low attenuation, broad bandwidth, and reduced dispersion. Microsoft plans to deploy 15,000 km within its Azure network, reducing amplifier needs and costs. This innovation promises faster data transmission, improved network reliability, and reduced energy consumption.

Huawei launched the Mate XTs, its second-generation trifold smartphone, on September 4, 2025. Priced from $2,520, the Mate XTs features a unique dual-hinge design which unfolds into a tablet-sized display. Huawei aims to solidify its position in the Chinese market, where it holds a leading market share in foldables. The launch highlights Huawei’s resurgence after U.S. sanctions, with its HarmonyOS and domestically sourced chips. Despite its success in China, global expansion remains a challenge. The Mate XTs features HarmonyOS 5.1, multitasking capabilities, and offers enhanced after-sales support.

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are gaining traction, exemplified by Neuralink’s progress, where an implanted chip enabled a user to control devices and regain a sense of purpose. Neuralink trials are expanding, and are exploring applications like restoring sight. Simultaneously, Chinese researchers are conducting multi-center trials for neurocritical care. The global BCI market is projected to grow, fueled by both clinical and consumer applications, highlighting the integration of BCIs with robotics and AI, and the growing importance for governments to address related policies.