In a massive bet on AI infrastructure, Alphabet is acquiring Intersect Power outright. The $4.75 billion deal aims to lock down the enormous energy needs of future data centers, but it’s fueling a backlash over rising utility costs.
December is ending with major tech security and hardware headaches. Billions of Android users are at risk from targeted spyware, while Apple struggles to perfect a crease-free foldable iPhone screen. Meanwhile, AI voice tech is being weaponized by extremist groups.
Samsung has pushed out its second One UI 8.5 beta update for the Galaxy S25 lineup. The 1.1GB update brings bug fixes and performance improvements. The stable version isn’t expected until early 2026.
The week’s top stories reveal high-stakes moves in the chip industry. Intel’s recruitment of a TSMC exec invites legal and technical scrutiny, while Samsung Foundry secures a key Intel order for 8nm chips.
Sandfall Interactive’s acclaimed RPG lost its Indie Game Awards after the organizers discovered generative AI was used to create placeholder textures. The awards have a strict no-AI policy, leading to the titles going to the runners-up. The incident highlights the ongoing tension in the industry ove
Security researchers have identified FAUST, a new variant of the Phobos ransomware family. It spreads via malicious Office documents using VBA macros, highlighting a persistent and dangerous attack vector that organizations still struggle with.
According to a new report, the AI video generator market is on a massive growth trajectory. It’s being fueled by insatiable demand for video content and promises huge efficiency gains for businesses. But concerns about creativity and quality remain a significant hurdle.
The simplex method, invented in 1947, is the hidden math that optimizes everything from supply chains to airline schedules. A new paper has finally solved a 50-year-old paradox about why it’s so fast in practice, making it even faster.
ChatGPT now lets users fine-tune its personality with settings for warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji frequency. The update comes alongside new teen safety principles for the GPT-5.2 model. It’s a clear move to address criticism of AI being too sycophantic.
The SEC has secured final judgments against three key FTX lieutenants, barring them from corporate leadership for up to a decade. This formalizes penalties that follow their earlier cooperation in the criminal case against Sam Bankman-Fried.
