Satellite Operators Hit a Turning Point in 2025
The satellite industry is undergoing a massive transformation. According to a new report, 2025 is the year scale, multi-orbit plans, and vertical integration became non-negotiable for survival.
Month: December 2025
An AI Researcher Says AGI Is A Fantasy. Here’s Why.
According to a prominent researcher, the pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence is built on a flawed premise. He argues our hardware is hitting a physical wall, and the current AI arms race is misguided.
Yageo’s $15 Billion Shopping Spree Isn’t Over Yet
Yageo’s chairman Pierre Chen says the company is still hunting for investments and acquisitions after a huge year. Its stock is up nearly 80%, fueled by buying a stake in Japan’s Shibaura Electronics and Taiwan’s Anpec Electronics. The AI boom is making their one-stop-shop strategy pay off big time.
Microsoft Store Finally Gets a Dedicated Themes Section
Microsoft is rolling out a dedicated Themes section in the Microsoft Store, launching with over 400 options including 35+ brand new ones. It’s a one-click way to apply wallpapers and accent colors, with support from popular customization apps.
OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 Runs on NVIDIA’s Blackwell, and the Speed Gains Are Wild
OpenAI has launched its GPT-5.2 model, powered entirely by NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure. The new Blackwell GPUs behind it are showing massive performance leaps in the latest industry benchmarks, with gains of up to 4.2x over the previous generation.
Broadcom quietly kills a key VMware bundle, sparking price panic
Broadcom is removing the VMware vSphere Foundation bundle in some EMEA countries, forcing customers to check local availability. The move is part of a broader push towards higher-priced private cloud offerings, with one anonymous customer seeing their projected annual spend jump from $130,000 to $1.
Apple Pushes Silent AirPods Pro Update, Probably for EU Feature
Apple has quietly rolled out new firmware updates for both the AirPods Pro 2 and the newer AirPods Pro 3. The updates, version 8B28 and 8B30 respectively, likely prepare the earbuds for expanded Live Translation support in the European Union.
Google’s AI Report: Big Promises, But a Big Readiness Gap
Google’s latest research finds companies using AI report doubled innovation and competitive advantage. However, only one in three workers feels ready for the changes AI brings, revealing a significant disconnect in the workplace.
Young AI founders are dropping out and raising millions
Business Insider profiles 16 AI startup founders under 27 who have collectively raised over $100 million. They’re dropping out of Stanford and MIT, skipping internships, and betting that the current AI boom is a now-or-never opportunity.
Nvidia’s China Chip Drama Isn’t Over Yet
Nvidia’s apparent win on selling advanced AI chips to China is facing a major reality check. Political pressure from Beijing might mean Chinese firms simply won’t buy, turning a regulatory green light into a commercial dead end.