Researchers have developed a mathematical framework that organizes the chaotic world of AI loss functions. It’s designed to help engineers pick the right algorithm for the job without starting from scratch each time.
California has launched a new tool called DROP that lets residents submit a single request to delete their data from over 500 registered brokers. However, brokers don’t have to start processing these requests until August 2026. The system aims to simplify a previously laborious opt-out process.
ARK Investment’s fintech-focused ETF posted a 29% return in 2025, defying a sector slump. It did so by stretching its definition of fintech to include AI winners like Palantir and Roku, while core payments stocks like Fiserv plunged over 65%.
A computer parts seller in Europe posted a distressing email from his distributor. It shows all orders for NVIDIA’s RTX 5070 Ti, 5080, and 5090 GPUs have been canceled due to having “not even a single unit” to sell. Even RTX 5070 orders are being slashed to just five units per model.
It was a quieter week in tech, but still packed with news. The stylish Pebble Round smartwatch is back for a second generation, and managing a Plex library just got a whole lot more like swiping for dates.
A new game called Fall to Boot runs during your PC’s boot process. You must navigate a tunnel to hit “Boot!” or your computer powers off. It’s part of a growing repo of UEFI-based games that gatekeep your operating system.
Palo Alto Networks had a volatile 2025, with shares held back by CEO Nikesh Arora’s dealmaking. But its $25B CyberArk and $3.35B Chronosphere buys position it for a stronger 2026 as customers consolidate security tools.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to deliver a keynote at CES 2026 on Monday, January 5, at 4 p.m. ET. The presentation, focused on “what’s next in AI,” will be a major event as Nvidia powers the current AI boom. You can watch the livestream directly via CNET’s YouTube channel.
Tesla’s grip on the EV market is slipping. New figures show a second straight year of declining sales, with Chinese giant BYD now the undisputed global leader in electric vehicle deliveries. The removal of a key US incentive appears to have accelerated the slide.
Ukraine’s second-generation AI drones are a lethal game-changer. With hit rates soaring past 80%, they’re overcoming jamming and operator skepticism to devastating effect on the battlefield.
