🍏 Old friends, new chips

Apple is going back to Intel for chips, which feels like texting an ex you once dumped for a better partner only to realise that the real world is messier than the breakup speech. This one appears to be a win-win. By splitting chip production between Intel and TSMC, Apple gains leverage while Intel finally gets a shot at redemption. If the partnership survives, it could shift where the most vital chips in American tech actually get built.

🎬 Zootopia 2 broke the bank in China, becoming the biggest animated debut ever

China pulled in over half of Zootopia 2’s record $556 million opening, showing just how powerful its box office has become for global studios. For Disney and competitors, it’s a reminder that cracking China can make or break a blockbuster’s worldwide haul.

💸 SwiftVEE snagged $10m to turn cattle into cash (not literally)

South Africa’s SwiftVEE is turning livestock auctions into a full-blown fintech playground, giving farmers access to credit and insurance for the first time at scale. By combining marketplace data with financial tools, it’s reshaping how African agriculture gets funded and managed.

🎮 Global gaming startup funding hit a decade low in 2025 —here's what it means

Even as 190 million gamers spend $57 billion and big publishers thrive, 2025 has seen the weakest startup funding in the gaming scene in a decade, with just $627 million raised, showing that venture capital in the industry might be hitting a pause even while player demand is hitting a max level.