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The AI Penny Stock Powering a GreenTech Revolution
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Today, we’ll look into the latest tech news, highlight some recent movers, and investigate an under-the-radar tech stock with potential.

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Consumer Tech
Microsoft Brings AI Laptops Under $900 With New Surface Launch

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is expanding its Surface lineup with new lower-priced laptops and tablets with built-in AI features. The move aims to make Microsoft's Copilot+ capabilities more accessible to younger users and budget-conscious buyers.
The company announced a 13-inch Surface Laptop and a 12-inch Surface Pro tablet, both of which will launch on May 20. Prices start at $899 and $799, respectively; Microsoft's lowest yet for devices that meet its new AI performance standards.
These products run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus chips, enabling Microsoft's full Copilot+ suite. That includes natural language prompts to change settings or draft documents directly within the Windows interface, features previously limited to higher-end hardware above $1,000.
With this launch, Microsoft is positioning Copilot+ not as a premium add-on but as a core part of its Windows experience. The company wants to push AI into the hands of students and early-career professionals, a group it views as key to long-term platform adoption.
Until now, the AI-powered Surface lineup was priced closer to Apple's MacBook Air and iPad Pro models. By dropping prices and simplifying access, Microsoft is signaling a broader shift: AI is no longer just for flagship devices.
The focus now turns to how widely these new Copilot+ features are used and whether Microsoft's tighter integration between hardware, AI, and Windows pays off at scale.

Autonomous Tech
New Uber Deal Brings Autonomous Vehicles to International Markets

Uber (NYSE: UBER) is deepening its commitment to autonomous mobility through a new partnership with China-based Pony AI. The ride-hailing company announced it will launch self-driving taxis in a key Middle Eastern market later this year, with more international rollouts to follow.
During the pilot phase, vehicles will operate with a safety operator onboard. As systems prove stable, the plan is to transition toward full autonomy. The robotaxis will be integrated directly into Uber’s app, marking another step in its global strategy to embed driverless technology into its platform.
This deal adds to a growing list of Uber’s autonomous tech partnerships. In recent weeks, the company has announced new collaborations with May Mobility and Momenta and an expansion of its alliance with WeRide. Last year, Uber also scaled up its work with Alphabet’s Waymo to serve more cities across the U.S.
Pony AI, backed by Toyota and active in multiple Chinese cities, brings additional technology depth and geographic flexibility.
Uber’s push into self-driving comes as the global regulatory climate warms to AV testing, and governments begin easing safety restrictions to encourage deployment.
While widespread adoption remains years away, Uber’s international pilot signals that robotaxi integration is accelerating in the U.S. and new markets where competition is still taking shape.

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Quantum Computing
Cisco Unveils Quantum Networking Chip With Real-World Use Cases

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is entering quantum computing with a new prototype chip designed to enable future quantum networks and support today’s data centers.
Revealed alongside the launch of its Cisco Quantum Lab in Santa Monica, the new Quantum Network Entanglement chip aims to help smaller quantum computers scale by connecting them into distributed systems. It creates entangled photon pairs, allowing devices to share quantum information instantly, regardless of distance.
Unlike most quantum components, Cisco’s chip works at room temperature, runs telecom-friendly wavelengths, and fits on a miniature photonic chip. That means it can integrate with existing fiber optic networks and operate in traditional environments like cloud data centers.
While full-scale quantum computing likely remains years away, Cisco sees near-term benefits in secure communication, location verification, and ultra-precise time sync for finance and logistics.
The company is also taking a vendor-neutral approach, building networking tools that can support quantum systems from firms like IBM, Google, and IonQ, regardless of the hardware method.
Cisco plans to develop an entire quantum networking stack through its new research hub, from protocols and compilers to hardware integration, with input from academic and industry collaborators.
Rather than bet on one type of quantum computer, Cisco focuses on building the connective tissue that can help all of them scale.

Recent Tech Movers
Sailpoint (NASDAQ: SAIL) stock may have slumped following its February IPO, but don’t let that dissuade you: the enterprise identity security stock has plenty of upside potential as it targets a rapid Middle East market expansion. The company is effectively a first mover in the burgeoning ME tech sector, while its SaaS subscription model helps it create recurring, predictable revenue streams as it gains a regional foothold.
Alkami Technology (NASDAQ: ALKT) is a lesser-known FinTech stock helping major legacy banking institutions complete a cloud-based digital transformation, evidenced by its range of regional credit union partnerships, including NASA Federal Credit Union in Maryland and Elevations Credit Union in Colorado. While small-town credit unions may not be the most exciting market to target, they’re massively underserved and widespread, making Alkami a top tech stock to capture a niche market with room to grow.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) is a long-term play to bet on the future of smart city expansion, as the transportation management stock seeks to develop roadway and logistics infrastructure to support these next-gen community concepts. Shares took a hit recently after posting a net loss of $66 million, but the company’s 7.5% revenue growth and expanded buyback program signal financial tailwinds on the horizon.

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Don’t Overlook This Tech Stock
Stem (NYSE: STEM) trades firmly in penny stock territory these days, but the firm’s meager $83 million market cap conceals its true long-term potential.
The tech stock’s flagship Athena platform is an AI-driven control system for clean energy assets, managing energy generation, utilities, and grid systems. It integrates data from these assets and external sources like weather reports to optimize energy production, storage, and resource flow. Using Athena, clean energy asset owners can boost financial returns and power output, achieving a 10-30% improvement in internal rate of return.
A fast-growing company despite its per-share pricing, Stem saw its Q1 2025 revenue soar 27% year-over-year to $33 million, with recurring revenue increasing 26% to $57 million over the same period. Edging just past break-even operating cash flow, this dirt-cheap AI stock could be the next hot commodity in GreenTech.

Everything Else
Despite the sluggish IPO market, eToro plans to launch a $500 million public listing.
SpaceX is rebuilding the “company town” concept with Starbase, a newly incorporated township in Texas.
OpenAI is ditching plans to spin off a for-profit wing of its nonprofit enterprise.
Palantir shares dipped despite an earnings blowout, creating a buying opportunity for long-term AI-meets-DefTech bulls.
China’s overlooked training data depths could position it as a major player in the AI arms race.

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—Noah Zelvis
Tech Stock Insider
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