Women Keep Climbing the VC Ladder, But It’s Getting Steeper
Despite a tough fundraising climate, 23 women investors reached partner or higher at major VC firms in 2025. The broader picture, however, shows progress has stalled at the top.
Month: January 2026
India Bets Big on Electronics, Approves $4.6 Billion in Projects
India has greenlit projects worth $4.64 billion under an incentive scheme to boost local electronics component production. Major players like Samsung, Foxconn, and Tata Electronics are on the list. The government aims to grow the sector from $125 billion to $500 billion by 2031.
The Phishing Boom is Getting Scary, and AI is the Fuel
New data shows a massive surge in cyber extortion, with phishing gangs tripling since 2020. The real story is how AI and new tactics like deepfakes and QR codes are making these attacks terrifyingly effective. Here’s what’s changing and why old defenses are failing.
China’s AI Chip IPO Frenzy Just Hit a New High
Chinese AI chip designer Shanghai Biren Technology saw its shares skyrocket nearly 120% on its first day of trading in Hong Kong. The blockbuster debut, fueled by a $717 million IPO, signals intense investor hunger for China’s homegrown semiconductor sector. This surge is expected to be followed by
Biren’s $717M IPO Shows China’s All-In Bet on AI Chips
Chinese AI chip designer Biren Technology has raised $717 million in a hot Hong Kong IPO. The listing comes as Beijing pours billions into homegrown tech to counter US restrictions.
The Two Security Mindsets Companies Actually Need in 2026
A new Forbes piece offers some blunt New Year’s resolution advice for enterprise security teams. It’s less about buying the next shiny tool and more about a fundamental mindset shift to survive the grind.
Airloom’s Weird New Wind Turbine Could Power Your AI Future
A company called Airloom is pitching a radical new design for wind power. It looks more like a roller coaster than a turbine and claims huge cost and deployment advantages. They’re bringing the idea to CES.
An ASRock PSU Just Saved an RTX 5090 From Melting
An extreme overclock pushed an MSI Ventus RTX 5090 to a staggering 1350 watts, far beyond its 575W rating. The system shut down thanks to a thermal protection feature in an ASRock PG-1300G PSU, preventing a full connector meltdown, though the GPU still showed heat damage.
Six Free Ways to Speed Up a Sluggish Windows 11 PC
Is your Windows 11 PC feeling slow? You don’t need to buy a new machine or download risky cleaner apps. A new guide outlines six simple, free tweaks anyone can try.
US Gives TSMC a Pass to Keep Its China Fabs Running
TSMC secured a crucial annual export license from the US Commerce Department for its facilities in Nanjing, China. This allows the chipmaker to continue importing American equipment without individual vendor approvals, keeping its mature-node production lines online.