Valar Atomics announced achieving “cold criticality” at Los Alamos, calling it a historic first for venture-backed companies. Nuclear experts immediately questioned the claim, pointing to other startups’ previous achievements. The milestone comes as the DOE pushes for test reactor criticality by Jul
Google has updated Android’s Quick Share to work with Apple’s AirDrop, allowing cross-platform file sharing for the first time. The breakthrough comes after EU regulations forced Apple to adopt standard Wi-Fi protocols instead of proprietary technology. Initially, the feature only works on Pixel 10
Nvidia reported staggering quarterly results with $57 billion in revenue and $32 billion in profit. Despite initial market excitement, the stock quickly reversed course and fell over 4%. The plunge reflects deeper concerns about AI infrastructure spending and interest rate uncertainty.
Microsoft has officially open-sourced the legendary Zork trilogy under the MIT License. The move comes from collaboration between Xbox, Activision, and Microsoft’s Open Source Programs Office. This finally resolves decades of uncertainty around the classic text adventure’s legal status.
Kalshi has raised a massive $1 billion funding round at an $11 billion valuation, doubling its worth in under two months. The prediction market platform is locked in legal battles with state regulators while competing fiercely with rival Polymarket for dominance.
Google is offering voluntary buyouts to UK employees following similar programs in US divisions. The move comes as the company reorients around AI priorities and follows broader tech industry trends toward workforce optimization.
Security researchers discovered Sturnus malware that can take full control of Android devices. The malware hides its activity while committing fraudulent transactions, making theft nearly undetectable by victims.
Nvidia shares surged 5% to $196 before completely reversing gains and falling 2%. Meanwhile, December rate cut odds jumped to 40% after September jobs data showed mixed signals about the labor market.
Modern security standards view data loss through a compliance lens rather than just operational recovery. SOC 2 requires demonstrating effectiveness across Trust Services Criteria, while ISO 27001 integrates backups into risk management systems. Auditors see missing data as control failures that can
Major hedge funds known as Tiger Cubs are aggressively returning to private market investing after a painful 2022 retreat. They’re writing significantly larger checks and targeting AI-focused companies at much higher valuations than before. The shift comes as fund managers declare public markets “di
