Amazon Web Services (AWS) concluded 2025 with its most robust quarterly growth in over three years, reporting $35.6 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter, a 24% year-over-year increase, according to TechCrunch. This surge in cloud service revenue, coupled with Reddit's exploration of AI-powered search as a potential revenue driver, highlights the dynamic shifts occurring in the tech industry.
AWS's impressive performance included an increase in operating income, reaching $12.5 billion in the fourth quarter, up from $10.6 billion in the same period in 2024, as reported by TechCrunch. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy emphasized the significance of this growth, stating it was "very different having 24 year-over-year growth on 142 billion annualized run rate than to have a higher percentage growth on a meaningfully smaller base, which is the case with our competitors."
Simultaneously, Reddit is eyeing its AI-powered search engine as a major opportunity, not just for product development but also for revenue generation, as indicated during its fourth-quarter earnings call, according to TechCrunch. The company believes generative AI search will be particularly effective for queries that lack definitive answers, where multiple perspectives are needed, as stated by Reddit CEO Steve Huffman.
In other tech developments, Sapiom, a San Francisco startup, raised $15 million to aid AI agents in acquiring their own tech tools, as reported by TechCrunch. The company, founded by Ilan Zerbib, aims to simplify the process of connecting applications with external tech services for nontechnical creators.
Meanwhile, in the realm of robotics, the pursuit of creating useful and affordable robots continues. British YouTuber James Bruton built a version of the At-At walker from Star Wars, demonstrating the need for precise motor control and gear systems to achieve desired movements, according to BBC Technology. Bruton's project underscores the ongoing challenges in robotics, particularly in achieving graceful and controlled movements.
The economic landscape also presents challenges. Pankaj Chadha, who runs a steel manufacturing unit in Mumbai, India, expressed concerns about tariffs imposed by Mexico on Indian exports, impacting businesses, as reported by Al Jazeera. Chadha's company exports products to the United States and Mexico, highlighting the impact of trade policies on various industries.
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