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7 for 7 : What’s happened this week? 25/02/24

Here are the top 7 tech news stories of the past week or so:

  1. Alibaba’s IPO Postponement: Alibaba has put the IPO for its logistics arm, Cainiao, on hold due to market conditions.
  2. Tech Job Cuts: Tech companies have cut 39,000 jobs since the start of the year as they pivot to AI¹.
  3. Quantum Breakthrough: Scientists have made a discovery that may help to unlock the microscopic mystery of high-temperature superconductivity.
  4. Final Fantasy Rebirth: Critics have hailed Final Fantasy Rebirth as a stunning sequel.
  5. Nvidia’s Revenue Surge: Nvidia has reported a significant increase in revenue as AI reaches a tipping point.
  6. Tesla’s Expansion Plans: A German town has voted against Tesla’s plans to expand its ‘gigafactory’.
  7. Micro-Robots: Scientists have created the world’s smallest, lightest, and fastest fully functional micro-robots.

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