Meta’s AI Spending Spree Gets a Thumbs Up From Investors
Meta’s stock jumped 9% after it announced plans to spend up to $135 billion on AI next year. The key difference? Blowout advertising revenue is footing the bill, easing Wall Street’s nerves.
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AI Agents Are Now Running Their Own Social Network, And It’s Already Weird
According to Ars Technica, a new social network called Moltbook has reportedly crossed 32,000 registered AI agent users just days after launching. The platform, a…
Your Router’s Secret Upgrade? It’s Not a New Router.
According to XDA-Developers, the most impactful upgrade for your home network might not be a new router, but swapping out a basic unmanaged network switch…
A Startup Wants to Overhaul Linux Security. Good Luck.
According to Network World, a new startup named Amutable is emerging with plans for a radical security overhaul of the Linux operating system. The company's…
Linux Kernel’s AI Code Review Experiment Gets a Major Upgrade
According to Phoronix, the developer behind the AI code review prompts initiative for the Linux kernel is pushing a significant update. Mason Chang, a Meta…
Affirm Becomes Expedia’s Exclusive BNPL Partner in the US
According to PYMNTS.com, Affirm has become the exclusive "buy now, pay later" provider for Expedia Group in the United States as part of an expanded,…
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AI Super PAC Raises $125 Million to Shape US Policy
According to CNBC, a new super PAC named Leading the Future raised a massive $125 million in 2025 from major AI industry players. The PAC,…
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Google’s AirDrop-like feature might finally come to the Pixel 9
According to GSM Arena, the latest Android Canary build for the Google Pixel 9 series now includes the system files…
Canonical’s AI-Generated Code Was “Plain Wrong”
According to Phoronix, Canonical has been experimenting with AI to modernize its legacy Ubuntu Error Tracker, a system for reporting…
Nike Sells Off Its NFT Bet RTFKT, Trump Pushes $200B Mortgage Buy
According to Bloomberg Business, Nike Inc. has sold its digital products subsidiary RTFKT, pronounced "artifact," roughly one year after shuttering…
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The AI PC is a solution in search of a problem
According to XDA-Developers, the entire push for AI PCs, including Microsoft's Copilot+ initiative, has become a confusing mess for consumers and partners. The report highlights…
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Your Router’s Secret Upgrade? It’s Not a New Router.
According to XDA-Developers, the most impactful upgrade for your home network might not be a new router, but swapping out a basic unmanaged network switch…
Google Says Strict AI Rules Could “Break” Its Search Engine
Google is pushing back against UK antitrust proposals that would give publishers more control over how their content is used in AI features like AI Overviews. The company warns that creating sharp opt-outs could “break” its core Search product, which is now deeply intertwined with AI. Cloudflare CEO
Apple Hires Halide Camera App Co-Founder for Design Team
Sebastiaan de With, the co-founder behind the acclaimed Halide camera app, is joining Apple’s design team. He previously worked with Apple on iCloud and Find My. His move raises questions about the future of Halide and its sibling apps.
IBM’s AI Bet Pays Off, But Red Hat Growth Hits a Government Snag
IBM’s fourth-quarter results show strong demand for its AI and automation software, with revenue hitting $19.69 billion. However, sales growth in its high-margin Red Hat hybrid cloud business decelerated to 10%, impacted by the lengthy U.S. government shutdown in late 2025.
Samsung’s Chip Gamble: Why 2026 Could Be a Bloodbath for MediaTek
A new forecast shows a major shakeup in smartphone chip shipments for 2026. While Samsung is projected to grow, MediaTek could take a massive 8 percentage point hit. The mid-range market slowdown is turning up the heat.
The AI Spending Boom Is About to Hit a Speed Bump
The tech sector is riding high on promises of massive AI spending, but Wall Street analysts are sounding the alarm. They predict the breakneck growth rate in AI capital expenditures will decelerate significantly this year and next, from over 70% to the mid-teens. This slowdown could challenge the sk
IBM’s AI Pivot Is Working, But Is The Stock Too Pricey?
IBM just posted strong Q4 earnings, proving its focus on AI implementation is a real moneymaker. But with the stock trading at a premium, investors might be better off looking elsewhere for growth.
Google’s $135 Million Data Settlement: A Drop in the Bucket?
Google has agreed to a preliminary $135 million settlement in a class action lawsuit. The suit alleged the company illegally harvested cellular data from Android phones since November 2017, even when apps were closed.