Apple and Google are collaborating on new tools to transfer data between iOS and Android. The European Commission claims this is a “direct result” of the DMA, but the reality seems a bit more complicated. The feature will be global, unlike Apple’s EU-only App Store changes.
AMD has hired former AWS infrastructure leader Arvind Balakumar to spearhead engineering for its Helios AI server platform. This is a key move in its long-shot bid to compete with Nvidia’s AI infrastructure dominance. The Helios rack-scale system is slated for a 2026 debut.
OpenAI’s COO Brad Lightcap says an internal “code red” declared by CEO Sam Altman will force the AI giant to sharpen its focus. The move comes as competition from Google’s Gemini and Anthropic heats up, especially for business customers.
Zillow has deleted climate risk scores from its home listings following a complaint from the real estate industry. This move highlights the tension between transparency and market stability in an era of extreme weather.
AMD has unveiled its EPYC Embedded 2005 series, a new line of BGA processors built on Zen 5 cores. These chips, with 8 to 16 cores and TDPs from 45 to 75 watts, are aimed at networking, storage, and industrial devices. They promise a major upgrade over the previous Zen 1-based generation and are sam
Google is accelerating a new Android security feature that forces users to pause for 30 seconds if they open a financial app while screen-sharing with an unknown number. The move directly echoes FBI Director Kash Patel’s recent warning. The pilot, which started in the UK and is expanding to the US,
In a major fintech partnership, Fifth Third Bank is handing its commercial card program to Brex. The deal aims to use Brex’s AI-driven platform to simplify expense management and tap into a multi-billion dollar market. It’s a clear sign that even large banks are choosing to partner rather than build
Samsung’s next smart ring might be delayed. According to a new report, the company is reassessing its strategy and likely won’t announce a Galaxy Ring 2 at its February 2026 Unpacked event. This comes amid an escalating legal battle with Oura over patent infringement.
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Lab have developed RidgeAlloy, a new aluminum alloy designed to upcycle low-grade vehicle scrap into high-performance structural parts. The breakthrough could recapture the value of an estimated 350,000 tons of aluminum body sheet scrap expected annually by the earl
The U.S. Department of Commerce is reportedly planning to allow Nvidia to ship its H200 AI chips to China. This move, which would involve chips roughly 18 months old, directly conflicts with a bipartisan Senate bill introduced on December 4th to block advanced AI chip exports for 30 months.
