ASRock has rolled out a stable version of its AGESA BIOS 1.2.7.1 update for several AM5 motherboards. The update is aimed at improving compatibility with upcoming, unannounced AMD processors, fueling speculation about what’s next.
WhatsApp is pushing Windows users to a new desktop app that’s a web wrapper, using up to 10x more RAM. The forced switch, which started December 9, 2025, is causing major frustration as performance tanks.
ON.energy has secured a huge 5-gigawatt transformer supply agreement to support the rollout of its medium-voltage AI UPS systems. The deal, with manufacturer Prolec GE, aims to power data center campuses starting in 2025. This is a direct play to meet the explosive power demands of AI infrastructure
Europe is putting serious money behind its chip ambitions. The EU Commission has approved €623 million in German state aid for two cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing projects by GlobalFoundries and X-FAB.
A wave of experienced tech workers, fed up with corporate bureaucracy, is quietly building targeted software for underserved markets. They’re launching MVPs in weeks, not years, and finding immediate revenue. It’s a back-to-basics rebellion against the venture capital growth-at-all-costs model.
Microsoft has inked another huge carbon removal agreement, this time for 3.6 million tons over 12 years with Beaver Lake Renewable Energy. The deal supports a $2.5 billion project that will turn forestry waste into green methanol and capture CO2, with operations starting in 2029.
A new report reveals the biggest AI threat isn’t job loss—it’s corporate unpreparedness. With no master plan, companies are forced to write their own rules in real time, making strategy more critical than ever.
President Trump has signed an executive order aiming to create a national AI framework, effectively blocking state-level regulation. The order, crafted with VC David Sacks, could punish states by withholding federal broadband funds.
xAI is launching a major education initiative in El Salvador. The company will deploy its Grok AI assistant across the nation’s public school system over the next two years.
According to The Verge, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the clear frontrunner for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025, having secured a leading 12 nominations. The show promises the usual mix of reveals, ads, and Muppet appearances.
