Wall Street surged Monday with AI stocks leading the charge as progress in Washington signaled an end to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The Nasdaq jumped 2.27% while Nvidia gained 5.8% and Palantir soared 8.8% in a classic “buy the dip” moment for tech investors.
Google is expanding its Gemini AI assistant to Google TV Streamer devices starting today. The rollout will happen over the next few weeks, bringing conversational AI capabilities to millions more users. Gemini replaces Google Assistant with enhanced content discovery and smart home features.
AI stocks are staging a strong comeback after last week’s slump, with Nvidia and Palantir leading the charge. The S&P 500 climbed 1.3% to recover three-quarters of its recent losses while health insurers struggled amid government shutdown uncertainty.
Ofcom confirmed it’s using a secret third-party tool with AI capabilities to monitor VPN usage across the UK. The regulator refuses to name the provider, leaving privacy advocates concerned about surveillance methods and data accuracy.
Google is rolling out Gemini to replace Google Assistant on its TV streamer. The AI assistant lets users ask more natural questions about content and beyond. The update arrives over the next few weeks for users 18 and older.
GlobalFoundries is licensing TSMC’s gallium nitride technology to accelerate next-gen power devices. The deal will bring US-based GaN production to GF’s Vermont facility, with development starting in early 2026 and production later that year. This strategic move targets critical power applications i
The cybersecurity landscape is approaching a crucial stage where new technologies and changing threat actors converge. Companies can no longer assume they won’t be breached but must focus on when and how they’ll respond. Six key forecasts outline what security executives need to prepare for.
The AI revolution is creating massive opportunities for solution providers and MSPs. CRN has highlighted 15 promising startups that are building the platforms, security tools, and data management solutions powering this transformation. These companies represent the next wave of AI innovation beyond
Legal technology company Clio has secured $500 million in new funding, pushing its valuation to $5 billion. The Vancouver-based firm also obtained a $350 million debt facility to fuel AI development and strategic acquisitions in the legal tech space.
Corporate finance executives are looking to park excess cash in DeFi vaults rather than traditional money market funds. This shift could pull billions into crypto through stablecoin-based yield strategies that bypass recent regulatory restrictions.
