Apple’s AI Chief is Retiring After Siri Stumbles
Apple’s head of AI, John Giannandrea, is retiring in spring 2026. His teams will be redistributed as the company brings in a new leader from Microsoft to overhaul its AI efforts, particularly Siri.
Month: December 2025
Databricks Eyes $134 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round
According to a report, Databricks is negotiating a massive $5 billion funding round that would value the AI and data analytics company at $134 billion. This comes just months after it announced a funding round targeting a $100 billion valuation, adding to intense speculation about its IPO plans.
Michael Burry’s Tesla Short Bet Is Back. Is He Right This Time?
Michael Burry, famous for predicting the 2008 crash, has revealed a new short position against Tesla. He argues the stock is overvalued and CEO Elon Musk’s massive 2025 compensation package will dilute shareholders. The stock dipped slightly after his post but remains up over 6% year-to-date.
Telcos Are Suddenly Sitting on a Goldmine Called “Sovereign AI”
Credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS says sovereign AI is a “material new business opportunity” for telecommunications companies. Their existing network expertise and government relationships make them ideal to lead these sensitive national projects.
Your Work Pixel Can Now Save All Your RCS Chats
Google has enabled a new RCS message archival feature for fully managed Pixel devices. It allows third-party apps to capture and store encrypted work communications for legal compliance, with plans to expand to other Android Enterprise phones.
Why Your Power Bill Depends on Utility “Sandboxes”
A new report finds utility pilot projects are often redundant and inconclusive, slowing innovation. With data center demand surging, regulators and companies are testing new “sandbox” frameworks to fast-track tech like virtual power plants and flexible data centers.
One in 10 UK Kids Targeted by Online Blackmail, Parents Say Tech Giants Are Failing
A major new survey finds one in ten UK children have been targeted by online blackmail. Parents report feeling ill-equipped and are demanding stronger action from tech companies, which they say aren’t doing enough to protect kids.
KDE Connect Has a Security Flaw, But Don’t Panic Just Yet
The KDE Project has issued a security advisory for KDE Connect and its variants, warning of an authentication bypass vulnerability. The flaw affects specific versions released from around March 2025 and is primarily a risk on untrusted public networks. Here’s how to check if you’re safe.
Opera Ditches Its Own AI for Google’s Gemini
Opera is phasing out its in-house Aria AI assistant and integrating Google’s Gemini models instead. The new “Opera AI” will be available in Opera One, Opera GX, and the agentic Opera Neon browser. This move signals a major strategic pivot for the browser company.
Microsoft’s Dragon Copilot Aims to Tackle Nurse Burnout
Microsoft is launching Dragon Copilot, a clinical AI assistant designed to cut nursing documentation time. It integrates with Epic’s Rover app to listen, structure notes, and draft summaries automatically. The goal is to reduce burnout by letting nurses focus on patients, not paperwork.