Daily Tech Headlines Nvidia and Groq Strike $6.9 Billion AI Licensing Deal - DTH
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Dec 26, 2025 NVIDIA is making waves with a $6.9 billion licensing deal to integrate Groq's chip designs while keeping Groq independent. Apple faces a setback as a Texas judge blocks its age-verification rules, halting enforcement plans. Meanwhile, Meta is unveiling a strategy to dominate the teen market on Instagram by 2027. Google users can now change their existing Gmail addresses, and Zoox recalls 332 vehicles due to safety issues. Exciting developments also include Intel's focus on Wi-Fi 8 and Samsung's push for a custom GPU.
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NVIDIA’s Big Grok Licensing Move
- NVIDIA struck a $6.9 billion licensing deal to integrate Grok's chip designs into future products.
- Grok remains independent while some executives join NVIDIA to assist integration.
Grok Stays Independent Post-Deal
- Grok will keep operating its outsourced data-center business despite the deal and get a new CEO.
- The arrangement balances collaboration with continued competition in AI chip development.
Texas Blocks App Store Age Rules
- A federal judge temporarily blocked Texas' App Store Accountability Act and Apple paused enforcement.
- The law raised First Amendment concerns by requiring age verification and data sharing with developers.