A new gadget called the DeskMate uses your iPhone’s hardware to create a desktop AI companion that charges your phone. It’s a clever way to avoid extra hardware, but its expected sub-$300 price tag raises eyebrows.
A major infostealer campaign has led to sensitive data from about 50 global companies being sold on the dark web. The attacker, using the alias Zestix, simply logged in with stolen credentials because none of the organizations enforced MFA. Victims include major firms in utilities, aviation, defense
Nvidia has unveiled its next-generation Vera Rubin AI computing platform, arriving ahead of schedule. The Rubin GPU claims to deliver five times the AI training compute of the current Blackwell architecture while drastically reducing the cost and hardware needed for massive AI models.
The AI boom’s insane power hunger is creating a bizarre new market: turning old jet engines into power plants. FTAI Aviation is launching a 25-megawatt gas turbine based on remanufactured CFM56 engines, following a similar move by Boom Supersonic.
In a major move for energy-hungry data centers, Liberty Energy is partnering with Vantage Data Centers to develop up to 1 gigawatt of natural gas-fired power generation. The deal, announced January 5, reserves 400 MW of capacity for 2027 to support hyperscale and AI growth. This aims to solve the cr
HP is betting big on Qualcomm’s next-gen chips and OLED displays for its 2026 laptop refresh. The premium OmniBook Ultra 14, launching this month for $1,550, leads the charge with a claimed 45-hour battery life on some models. It’s a direct shot at Apple’s MacBook dominance.
Amazon is launching its first art TV, the Ember Artline, directly challenging Samsung’s popular The Frame. The 4K TV features a matte screen, interchangeable frames, and starts at $899 for a 55-inch model this spring.
J.P. Morgan is creating a new advisory unit focused on its most important clients. The bank aims to provide deep expertise on trends like AI and geopolitics beyond just dealmaking.
Asus is launching three new OLED gaming monitors featuring “RGB Stripe” pixel technology aimed at solving text clarity issues. The lineup includes a 27-inch 4K model with Tandem OLED and two 34-inch QD-OLED ultrawides with higher refresh rates.
The legal battle over using copyrighted material to train AI is reaching a critical point. With mixed rulings already in and more coming, 2026 could decide if tech companies face a massive licensing bill or get a free pass under fair use.
