ServiceNow has hired Hossein Nowbar, Microsoft’s former chief legal officer, as its new president and CLO. Nowbar oversaw Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision deal and its AI copyright policies. He joins as ServiceNow is in the middle of a major acquisition push, including a $7.75 billion deal for Arm
At CES 2026, Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon X2 Plus, its latest chip for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. It promises major performance and efficiency gains, but the ARM-on-Windows journey has been rocky. Can this chip finally deliver?
A new platform called RunDiffusion aims to consolidate the fragmented AI art toolset. It promises a single workspace for models, prompting, and editing, targeting professionals tired of juggling apps.
Nvidia has completed its $5 billion investment in Intel, purchasing over 214.7 million shares. The deal is a major cash infusion for Intel’s foundry plans and a strategic hedge for Nvidia. But turning this vote of confidence into real chips is the hard part.
Samsung is pushing a new One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 series to start 2026. The update includes the January 2026 security patch and squashes several bugs. The stable release is likely reserved for the upcoming Galaxy S26 launch.
ASUS has unveiled a unique microATX motherboard for AMD’s AM5 platform. The Pro WS B850M-ACE SE packs server-grade features like IPMI remote management and ECC memory support into a compact design, targeting small servers and workstations.
AirTrunk, the APAC data center firm acquired by Blackstone and CPPIB last year, is reportedly considering a REIT IPO in Singapore. The listing could happen as soon as 2026 and raise more than $1 billion, according to a Bloomberg report.
Japan has officially launched its first commercial floating offshore wind farm. The 16.8-megawatt project off Nagasaki uses a novel hybrid spar-type floater and is a critical step toward the country’s massive offshore wind targets.
Aiper is bringing a heavy dose of AI to pool maintenance with four new robots launched at CES 2026. The Scuba V3 line features vision-based cleaning, while the EcoSurfer Senti skimmer can even monitor and adjust your pool’s chemistry. It’s a big leap for a usually sleepy product category.
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.
