The tech industry is all-in on AI PCs, but a major report reveals a core problem: no one, including Microsoft, knows what consumers are supposed to do with them. From confusing branding to privacy nightmares like Recall, the promised AI revolution feels more like a mandatory, unsolicited experiment.
UBS has upgraded Waste Management from Neutral to Buy, setting a new 12-month price target of $260. The bank believes the stock could rise about 19% as the company resumes share repurchases and benefits from its investment cycle.
NotebookLM is a powerful AI for learning, but experts warn against using it for sensitive financial data. The risks to your privacy and the potential for errors are simply too high for something as critical as your finances.
Meta has created a new top-level organization called Meta Compute to secure the immense computing power needed for its AI ambitions. The move is seen as a strategic signal to investors and a doubling down on infrastructure as a core asset, even as critics warn of crashing returns.
Nike has sold its digital collectibles subsidiary RTFKT, marking a full retreat from its blockchain ambitions. Separately, President Trump directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds to lower housing costs ahead of the midterms.
Jensen Huang’s comments about energy-efficient AI chips have sent shares of Johnson Controls and Modine Manufacturing tumbling. The market is quickly re-pricing bets tied to AI’s massive power demands.
In a Fortune op-ed, the CEO of SolarWinds details the intense, seven-month negotiation to take the company private in a $4.4 billion deal. He shares the leadership principles—credibility, balance, stamina, and persistence—that he says made the transaction a success.
In a major consolidation move, cybersecurity firm ThreatModeler has acquired its largest competitor, IriusRisk, for over $100 million. The combined company boasts around $50 million in annual recurring revenue and serves roughly 300 customers, primarily large enterprises. The deal unites two leaders
A new Life is Strange game, ‘Life is Strange: Reunion,’ was briefly rated by European board PEGI before being taken down. The listing suggests a dramatic new story featuring Max Caulfield and Chloe Price. This comes just months after the release of the last game, Double Exposure.
Zhipu AI has become the first major Chinese generative AI startup to go public, raising $558 million in a Hong Kong IPO. The stock saw massive retail demand and a big pre-debut pop, testing investor faith in China’s ability to challenge U.S. AI leaders.
