Windows users are pushing back against Microsoft’s AI obsession, demanding reliability and performance instead. The Windows boss acknowledged the feedback but didn’t commit to changing course. The disconnect between user needs and corporate priorities is becoming impossible to ignore.
Valve’s Steam platform continues its massive growth with $16.2 billion in sales already this year. The company has earned an estimated $4 billion from these sales. Meanwhile, co-founder Gabe Newell has taken delivery of his latest superyacht, the 111-meter Leviathan.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly taking on co-CEO duties at Project Prometheus, a new AI startup that’s raised $6.2 billion. The company will focus on AI for engineering and manufacturing across computers, aerospace, and automobiles.
The UK government is pushing forward with an AI Growth Zone in North Wales, offering data centers electricity bill discounts and faster planning approvals. The plan aims to create thousands of jobs but faces significant cost competitiveness issues compared to international markets. Here’s what you n
Eurofiber’s French business suffered a cyberattack where criminals exploited a vulnerability in its ticket management platform and stole stored data. The company reported the extortion-related incident to French cybersecurity agencies but hasn’t confirmed whether ransom was paid. Customer-facing ser
Hummink’s technology acts like a surgical instrument at the microscopic level, correcting flaws in chip and display production. The funding will accelerate development of industrial printing modules for semiconductor fabs.
Sakana AI just secured $135 million in Series B funding, valuing the Tokyo-based AI startup at $2.65 billion. The company focuses on building AI models specifically optimized for Japanese language and culture. This signals growing investor appetite for regional AI solutions beyond the U.S. giants.
Virtual authenticators are the software-based approach most password managers use for passkey authentication. Unlike platform authenticators tied to specific devices, they offer cross-platform compatibility and advanced features. This matters because 98% of users still fall for password phishing des
Corporate climate pledges are starting to deliver measurable results, cutting global emissions by about 12% according to November 2025 UN analysis. But the gap between promises and actual delivery remains significant, especially in high-emitting sectors like aviation and steel.
South Africa’s nuclear agency is restarting its Pebble Bed Modular Reactor program after 14 years in mothball. The government has transferred the SMR technology to Necsa, which will now seek partners for development. This comes as global interest in small modular reactors intensifies.
