Coinbase is launching a major expansion beyond cryptocurrency, adding stock trading and prediction markets. The move is a direct play to become a mainstream, all-in-one financial platform. But the competition in these new areas is already fierce.
EnergyHub has created a “maturity model” to see if virtual power plants can truly replace gas peaker plants. To pass their “Huels test,” a VPP needs to deliver precise telemetry, follow complex schedules, and be available year-round. The most advanced, autonomous VPPs could be commercially ready in
Apple has seeded the first public beta of macOS Tahoe 26.3, following this week’s developer release. The update appears to be a minor one, with the focus seemingly on bug fixes and stability improvements ahead of bigger changes.
Homey is launching a software-only version of its platform. You can now run the Homey Pro OS on your own hardware, moving away from dedicated hubs. It’s a big shift for power users who want local control.
The Department of Defense has named ISACA as the exclusive organization to certify assessors and instructors for its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This move formalizes a three-year rollout, with full compliance required across the defense industrial base by 2028.
Forbes’ latest ranking of America’s top private companies shows OpenAI making a splashy debut at #155 after its $1B Disney deal. But the bigger shifts are at the top, with Cargill holding #1 despite falling revenue, and SpaceX preparing for a massive 2026 IPO that will knock it off the list.
According to a new report, Apple is working on a revamped iMac Pro that could launch in 2026. This all-in-one desktop would reportedly pack high-end M5 Max silicon into a large-screen design, filling a gap in the pro desktop lineup.
Kirsty Craig has been named one of BlackRock’s elite Tech Fellows. Her role as a “translator” between investors and engineers is key to deploying AI like the “Asimov” platform. She’s also expecting a baby in early January.
OpenAI is in preliminary discussions to raise at least $10 billion from Amazon. The deal could value the AI company north of $500 billion and see it adopt Amazon’s custom Trainium chips.
New research from Harvard’s Digital Data Design Institute, in partnership with Procter & Gamble, reveals that AI is reshaping workplace collaboration. The findings suggest the most innovative solutions come from strategically built teams that include AI, not just from individuals using the tools.
