Peter Thiel’s investment firm has opened a new Miami office, solidifying his move to Florida. The announcement comes as California weighs a one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires, which could generate $100 billion for the state but risks driving its wealthiest residents away.
A tech analyst breaks down the PC components that become bottlenecks fastest. Skimping on the power supply, motherboard, or GPU VRAM might save cash now but guarantees headaches and extra costs later.
TSMC secured a US license to import chip tools to its Nanjing fab. Meanwhile, analysts are buzzing about a “Great Reversal,” where top Chinese AI talent is now decamping to the West, with Meta’s acquisition of a Beijing-based AI startup as the prime example.
Chinese AI chip startup Biren has successfully raised $717 million in its Hong Kong IPO, pricing at the top of its range. The offering saw massive oversubscription, highlighting intense investor interest in China’s domestic semiconductor efforts. This comes as the country pushes hard to develop alte
The European Space Agency has confirmed a security incident impacting external servers used for collaboration. Meanwhile, cybercriminals are offering a claimed 200 GB of stolen data, including source code and credentials, for sale on BreachForums.
A new report warns that federal cybersecurity progress is stalling. Staffing cuts at CISA and other agencies are creating major vulnerabilities that could take years to fix.
Disney has agreed to pay a $10 million settlement over alleged violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) on YouTube. A federal court order also mandates the company implement a new compliance program for its YouTube channels.
The massive demand for AI infrastructure is creating a memory shortage for consumer devices. According to a new report, this could lead to significantly higher prices for PCs and smartphones in the coming years.
A severe vulnerability in MongoDB Server, compared to Heartbleed, is now being actively exploited. The flaw, CVE-2025-14847, lets attackers read heap memory to steal passwords and keys. Patches are available, and CISA has added it to its must-fix list.
Starting in January, a pilot program will require 6.4 million Americans on traditional Medicare to get AI-driven prior authorization for 17 specific procedures. The program, called WISeR, is launching in six states and marks a significant shift toward Medicare Advantage-style controls.
