As browsers add AI agents that can act on your behalf, the security risks are huge. Google is outlining how it plans to use observer models and strict user consent to keep Chrome’s upcoming features in check.
IBM is making a massive $11 billion move to acquire Confluent, a leader in real-time data streaming. The deal sent Confluent’s stock soaring and highlights the critical infrastructure needed for enterprise AI. It’s a clear signal that the battle for AI dominance is heating up.
Quilt, a startup making sleek, software-driven heat pumps, has secured $20 million in new funding. The company plans to use the capital to expand its sales footprint beyond the 16 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces where it’s already installed units.
AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU has been spotted running on an ASUS B850 motherboard, signaling a launch is near. The chip, expected at CES 2026, will feature 8 cores, 96MB of L3 cache, and a 400 MHz clock speed increase over its predecessor.
IBM is making its biggest acquisition in years, buying data infrastructure firm Confluent for $11 billion. The deal, announced at a 50% premium to Confluent’s recent share price, is a direct play to capture more of the booming AI and real-time data market.
Samsung’s handy Math Solver feature in Samsung Notes, previously limited to tablets and high-end phones, appears to be rolling out more widely. A leaked version of One UI 8.5 shows it working on a standard Galaxy S23, hinting at a broader 2025 release.
Crypto has been dominated by speculative cycles, from NFTs to 27 million memecoins. But beneath the noise, stablecoins and AI integration are driving real utility. Institutional investors are finally betting on the underlying technology, not just the casino.
The next Linux kernel release is packing some practical improvements. A change to the printk system could significantly speed up boot times for some machines, while Rust driver support takes a meaningful step forward.
In a New York Times op-ed, Roy Price argues a Netflix-Warner Bros. merger would create a monopsony, dangerously centralizing Hollywood around one buyer. He warns it would lower compensation for creators and narrow creative opportunities, echoing concerns that sank the Penguin Random House-Simon & Sc
The UK, once a global nuclear leader, now gets just 14% of its power from atomic energy. A new government plan aims for 25% by 2050, but a damning review cites “systemic failures” holding the country back.
