What’s New Today: Broadcom has raised its AI chip revenue forecast to about $115 billion for fiscal 2027, while AI startup Wonderful has reached a $5 billion valuation after raising $550 million.
Fast-Track Insights: Broadcom expects AI chip revenue to reach roughly $230 billion in 2028 as Big Tech boosts AI infrastructure spending. Wonderful plans to use its latest funding to expand its AI platform globally.
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. Let's dive into the day’s top stories, from Broadcom’s $115 billion AI chip forecast to Wonderful’s $550 million funding round.
Broadcom raised its AI chip revenue forecast to about $115 billion for fiscal 2027, up from its earlier projection of over $100 billion. The company expects revenue to reach roughly $230 billion in 2028 as Big Tech continues increasing spending on AI infrastructure and custom processors.
AI startup Wonderful raised $550 million in a Series C funding round led by Insight Partners, taking its valuation to $5 billion. Salesforce also joined existing investors in the round. The company plans to use the funding to accelerate AI product development, expand globally and strengthen its enterprise AI platform.
Major airline pilot hiring for ATP Flight School graduates increased nearly 40% in 2026 compared with 2025. About 1,170 graduates secured jobs with regional and major airlines over the past year. American Airlines led major-airline hiring, while SkyWest Airlines topped regional recruitment with 119 ATP graduates hired this year.
Artificial intelligence and data analytics are changing cricket by combining ball-by-ball, video, player and pitch data. Teams can use these insights for scouting, player development and match strategy. AI tools also help broadcasters and fans understand complex tactics, while human expertise remains important for interpreting data and making final decisions.
Coinbase has launched regulated crypto derivatives in Canada, giving eligible traders access to native crypto futures through Coinbase Financial Markets. The offering includes perpetual and dated contracts designed for trading, speculation, and hedging. The move makes Coinbase the first major crypto-native platform to offer direct native crypto futures in Canada.