TikTok’s new US owners confirmed a power outage at a US data center caused widespread glitches starting Sunday. The timing, during the app’s first weekend under its new right-wing ownership, fueled online speculation about censorship.
The tech conversation at Davos has fundamentally shifted from prediction to impact. Key takeaways include JPMorgan’s live Ethereum fund, a massive generational shift toward AI management, and a ticking clock on quantum computing threats to blockchain.
Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan says the long-awaited zombie sequel is “coming on really well.” The game was first announced in 2020 and has survived studio culture reports and Xbox’s recent cuts, but still lacks a release window.
A new report suggests Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen could launch in late 2026. But with potential price hikes, a memory crisis, and first-gen risks, the imminent M5 model might be the wiser upgrade. Here’s why playing it safe could save you money and headaches.
The European Commission has launched a formal probe into X, focusing on systemic risks from its Grok AI chatbot. This follows public outcry over the service generating sexualized deepfake images. The investigation could result in fines of up to 6% of X’s global revenue.
Orbital, an AI platform for real estate law, has secured €50 million in Series B funding led by Brighton Park Capital. The investment will fuel US expansion and product development to automate the complex, document-heavy world of property transactions.
The UK government has revealed plans to build its digital identity system with in-house teams, not external suppliers like Palantir. Ministers are dodging questions about the scheme’s cost, which was previously estimated at £1.8 billion, and insist it is “not an ID card.”
Data center operator DayOne is eyeing a massive $20 billion valuation for its upcoming US IPO, according to a new report. This would mark a huge jump from its $10 billion valuation earlier this year. The company, spun out from China’s GDS, is also considering a dual listing in Singapore.
The notorious Russian APT group Sandworm targeted Poland’s power grid in a coordinated cyber-attack on December 29 and 30, 2025. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated the country’s defenses held, preventing any successful disruption to critical infrastructure.
Microsoft is quietly testing a new feature that lets users choose how Copilot talks to them. This personality selector is part of a bigger move to make AI assistants feel more customized and useful.
