According to CNBC’s Investing Club, Jim Cramer issued a buy call for Meta Platforms. The trigger was a reported “Code Red” memo from OpenAI’s Sam Altman, which shifts focus to improving ChatGPT and pauses initiatives like advertising.
Valve’s first Steam Machine, launched in 2015 and abandoned by 2018, was doomed by poor Linux compatibility and sold under half a million units. The new version, coming in early 2026, leans on the Proton translation layer to run nearly any Steam game. But with only 8GB of VRAM, its long-term viabili
Researchers at Cornell have developed the darkest fabric ever reported, with an average light reflectance of just 0.13%. The technique, inspired by the feathers of riflebirds, uses a two-step dye and plasma-etching process. They’ve already used it to make a dress and filed for a patent.
Apple is on track to ship over 247.4 million iPhones in 2025, fueled by massive iPhone 17 demand. This will push Apple’s smartphone revenue past $261 billion. However, a planned delay for the iPhone 18 and a global memory shortage are forecast to cause a shipment dip in 2026.
Microsoft is adding a “streaming” feature to Notepad in Windows 11, making its Copilot AI type out responses character by character. The update mimics the ChatGPT experience and will debut on new Copilot+ PCs before coming to other systems.
Norton has entered the AI browser wars with Neo, a “zero-prompt” browser built on security. It proactively offers summaries and suggestions instead of waiting for user queries. The goal is to offer a calmer, more predictable alternative to agentic browsers.
Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, and it has a killer feature for productivity. It’s the first Galaxy phone that can run Samsung’s full DeX desktop interface directly on its own large, foldable display.
Milan-based Bending Spoons is acquiring the event platform Eventbrite in an all-cash deal worth about €430 million. The move continues the Italian company’s aggressive strategy of buying and holding well-known digital brands.
In a move driven by skyrocketing memory prices, Raspberry Pi is increasing the cost of its popular single-board computers. The company is introducing a new, more affordable 1GB variant of the Raspberry Pi 5 for $45, even as it raises prices on other models.
Mauro Porcini, Samsung’s new President and Chief Design Officer, wants to move tech beyond minimalist design. He advocates for “expressive design language” that allows for personal choice, inspired by his global career. His vision for Samsung centers on an equation: AI amplified by emotional intelli
