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%.
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 reported a bigger-than-expected drop in fourth-quarter vehicle deliveries. This marks the company’s second consecutive year of declining annual sales, raising serious questions about its core auto business.
Cryptocurrency scams using Bitcoin ATMs are exploding. The FBI says losses hit $333.5 million in just the first 11 months of 2025, a massive increase from $250 million the year before. Authorities are now suing ATM operators and pushing for new regulations as scammers increasingly target older victi
President Trump has delayed a planned increase on tariffs for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for one year. The move comes after a volatile year for furniture stocks, where companies like Wayfair and RH had dramatically opposite fortunes.
In a complex internal deal, CapitaLand India Trust is selling a 20.2% stake in three developing data centers to a new fund managed by its parent company. The move raises capital to double down on India’s booming data center demand, driven by AI and cloud growth.
