Bitcoin Miners Are Getting Squeezed. An AI Pivot Is Next.
Bitcoin mining profitability has hit a record low, with most public miners now operating at a loss. The industry’s urgent pivot to AI computing might be its only lifeline.
Month: December 2025
DHL Bets on Tesla Semis, But Its Real Emissions Problem is in the Air
DHL is accelerating its electric vehicle push with new Tesla Semis, part of a goal to make two-thirds of its ground fleet electric by 2030. The move highlights the logistics giant’s focus on cutting ground freight emissions, which account for 22% of its total, even as air transport remains its large
Infineon’s New SiC MOSFET Packages Aim for More Power, Less Space
Infineon has launched new package options for its CoolSiC MOSFET 750V G2 technology. The new Q-DPAK and D2PAK offerings are designed to boost power density and efficiency in demanding applications like EV chargers and server power supplies.
Nvidia’s new chip tracking software feels like a spy thriller
Nvidia is reportedly developing optional software to track the geographic location of its AI chips, starting with its new Blackwell line. This comes amid unverified reports that China’s DeepSeek AI models were trained on smuggled Blackwell chips. The news follows U.S. approval for Nvidia to sell its
Your Work Laptop Probably Can’t Handle AI. Here’s Why.
According to a Microsoft report, more than half of current enterprise devices can’t handle AI workloads, leading to higher long-term costs. Chipmakers like AMD are pushing new “AI PC” processors with built-in neural engines to process data locally, promising major productivity gains and security ben
Why 2026 Won’t Be The Year AI Fixes Customer Service
A new Forrester report throws cold water on the idea of an AI-powered customer service revolution in 2026. Instead, it predicts a year of foundational struggles, including call centers being flooded by consumer AI agents and only modest self-service gains.
Instagram’s AI is writing clickbait headlines for your posts
Instagram is automatically creating headlines for user posts that appear in Google Search, a feature confirmed by Meta to use AI. The headlines, which users often don’t see, have been criticized for being misleading and stripping posts of their original context.
Norton VPN’s big year ends with speed boosts and a security audit
Norton VPN has rolled out its final major update for 2025, focusing on network speed and security validation. The updates include 25 Gbps servers in key cities and the first third-party audit of its proprietary Mimic protocol.
Stop Talking About AI Like It’s a Person. Seriously.
Tech companies are increasingly using human-like language to describe AI, calling models’ behaviors “confessions” or discussing their “soul.” This isn’t just marketing—it’s distorting public understanding and trust. We need to talk about AI with accurate, technical terms instead.
Nvidia’s Grip on AI Servers is Slipping, and ODMs Love It
The AI server race is heating up, and it’s not just about Nvidia anymore. According to new data, custom ASIC servers are poised for explosive growth in 2026, with Google’s TPU leading the charge. This shift could reshape the entire supply chain and profit landscape for hardware makers.