Activist Investors Just Had Their Busiest Year Ever
Activist investor campaigns hit a new global record in 2025, with 255 companies targeted. The pressure led to a record number of CEO departures within a year of an activist showing up.
Month: January 2026
Proton VPN’s 2025 Privacy Push and What’s Coming Next
According to TechRadar, 2025 was a watershed year for Proton VPN. The company doubled its free server locations to 10, released a ground-up rewrite of its Linux CLI in early access in October, and began work on a new in-house VPN architecture to improve speeds and lay the groundwork for Post-Quantum
Apple’s 2026 MacBook Plan: Good, Better, Best
Apple’s MacBook strategy for 2026 could see a major simplification. According to Forbes, the plan centers on a classic “good, better, best” trio: a budget 12-inch MacBook, the mainstream MacBook Air, and high-performance MacBook Pro models.
Apple’s Budget MacBook with iPhone Chip Coming in 2026
Apple is reportedly planning an affordable MacBook to launch in spring 2026. It would feature a 12.9-inch display and be powered by a version of the iPhone’s A18 Pro chip, aiming for a price below the current MacBook Air.
The Smarter AI Bet Isn’t Nvidia. It’s The Companies Behind It.
Nvidia has become a colossal force, making up 7.7% of the S&P 500 ETF. MarketWatch suggests looking past the chip giant to the companies that supply the essential tools for manufacturing. It’s a classic play on the picks-and-shovels of the AI gold rush.
Linux Support Gets a Boost for Intel’s Next Laptops
The open-source ecosystem is gearing up for Intel’s next-generation Panther Lake processors. Key firmware and driver patches are landing to ensure these future laptops work well with Linux from day one.
Short Sellers Bet Against Trump Media’s AI Power Play
Traders are betting big that Trump Media’s recent surge is temporary. Short interest has climbed 31% to nearly 16 million shares after the company announced a $6 billion merger with Google-backed TAE Technologies.
Duolingo Got Caught Pushing Ads to Your iPhone’s Dynamic Island
The language learning app Duolingo appears to have run afoul of Apple’s strict design guidelines. According to reports, the app was using the iPhone’s Live Activity feature to push ads for its “Super” subscription directly to the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, a clear violation of Apple’s rules tha
IBM’s New Quantum Nighthawk Chip Is Here, But What’s The Real Goal?
IBM has launched its first Quantum Nighthawk processor, IBM_Miami, offering a preview with the highest coherence times in its fleet. The company is also pushing its timeline for quantum advantage and fault tolerance.
AMD and Windows 11 Keep Climbing in Steam’s 2025 Final Survey
The latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey offers a snapshot of PC gaming trends as 2026 begins. It shows AMD continuing to gain ground on Intel’s CPU dominance, while Windows 11 adoption keeps growing. But what does this data really tell us about the broader market?