The tech industry is abuzz with the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI), from smartwatches to fitness devices and even AI-powered game characters. Apple's struggles in the smartwatch market may be a thing of the past, thanks to AI-powered health features that are expected to drive a 2025 rebound. Meanwhile, Samsung and Chinese brands are gaining market share as smartwatch makers prepare for AI-driven innovation in 2025.
Apple Watch Sales Drop 19%-Is AI the Key to a 2025 Comeback?
Apple led a 7% decline in global smartwatch shipments in 2024, but analysts expect AI-powered health features to drive a 2025 rebound. Despite Apple's struggles, Samsung and Chinese brands gained market share as smartwatch makers prepare for AI-driven innovation in 2025. Key factors behind the decline included the lack of an Ultra 3 model, minimal feature upgrades, and patent disputes limiting shipments in early 2024.
SuRo Capital Bets Big on AI: CoreWeave IPO Filing Leads $54.5M Strategic Investment
SuRo Capital Corp. (SSSS) reported its Q4 and fiscal year 2024 results, with net assets totaling $157.6 million, or $6.68 per share as of December 31, 2024, compared to $7.99 per share at December 31, 2023. The company made significant investments in AI infrastructure in 2024, deploying $54.5 million across CoreWeave, OpenAI, and VAST. CoreWeave, the company's largest initial investment ever, has filed for IPO.
Want a Tech Job? AI Skills Are the Ticket
Nearly one in every four tech job postings is seeking candidates with artificial intelligence skills, according to jobs listing data, as companies increasingly adjust to harness the technology. The information sector saw the highest rise in demand for workers with AI skills, with 36% of jobs posted in January AI-related.
OxeFit is Shaking Up The Fitness Industry With AI-Infused Tech
OxeFit is giving real-time feedback to consumers with options like the XS1 and XP1. The company has distributed thousands of fitness devices to homes, police and fire stations, hotels, universities, and hospitals. Its signature products include the XS1, an in-home gym system that rolls up Pilates, strength training, SkiCross, rowing, kayaking, stand-up paddling, canoeing, SurfSwim, and gaming into one device.
Local Gannett-owned websites are using AI to help write articles
Local Gannett-owned websites are using AI to help write articles. Leaders at Patch and Inside Arlington say AI tools can benefit journalism. Several Boston-area news publications are using artificial intelligence to generate articles for their websites, according to a by editor Dan O’Brien of MetroWest Daily News.
OpenAI unveils Responses API, open source Agents SDK, letting developers build their own Deep Research and Operator
OpenAI unveils Responses API, open source Agents SDK, letting developers build their own Deep Research and Operator. The company is making it easier for developers to build their own AI models and integrate them with other services.
Binance Adds AI on Simple Earn Locked Products
Binance Adds AI on Simple Earn Locked Products. The company is using AI to help users earn more interest on their locked products.
Nanowires, AI, and a bit of selective hearing
Researchers at Yale are exploring the potential benefits and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in various fields, including nanowires, selective hearing, and cellular differences in Tourette patients.
PlayStation Reportedly is Playing With AI-Driven Characters
PlayStation Reportedly is Playing With AI-Driven Characters. Sony is reportedly working on giving its game characters AI capabilities, which could enable them to interact more directly with players.
Key Takeaways
- AI is expected to drive a 2025 rebound in the smartwatch market.
- SuRo Capital is betting big on AI infrastructure with a $54.5M strategic investment.
- AI skills are in high demand in the tech industry, with nearly one in every four tech job postings seeking candidates with AI skills.
- OxeFit is shaking up the fitness industry with AI-infused tech.
- Local Gannett-owned websites are using AI to help write articles.
- OpenAI is making it easier for developers to build their own AI models and integrate them with other services.
- Binance is using AI to help users earn more interest on their locked products.
- Researchers at Yale are exploring the potential benefits and applications of AI in various fields.
- Sony is reportedly working on giving its game characters AI capabilities.
Sources
- Apple Watch Sales Drop 19%-Is AI the Key to a 2025 Comeback?
- Superintelligence for Engineers
- SuRo Capital Bets Big on AI: CoreWeave IPO Filing Leads $54.5M Strategic Investment
- Want a tech job? AI skills are the ticket
- OxeFit is Shaking Up The Fitness Industry With AI-Infused Tech
- Local Gannett-owned websites are using AI to help write articles
- OpenAI unveils Responses API, open source Agents SDK, letting developers build their own Deep Research and Operator
- Binance Adds AI on Simple Earn Locked Products
- Nanowires, AI, and a bit of selective hearing
- PlayStation Reportedly is Playing With AI-Driven Characters