According to a CRN podcast with Acronis’s Subramani Rao, the cybersecurity game is changing. The focus for MSPs must shift from pure protection to business survival and recovery, a concept called cyber resilience, especially as agentic AI begins to transform defense.
In a massive move to secure power for its AI ambitions, Alphabet is acquiring clean energy developer Intersect. The $4.75 billion cash deal aims to lock in electricity for Google’s booming data center needs.
A new 250MW solar project in Malaysia is being developed specifically to power AI data centers. The move highlights the massive energy demands of the AI boom and a scramble to secure clean power.
This week’s manufacturing news is a brutal reminder that even giants stumble. Ford is pulling back on its electric flagship, VW is shutting a historic plant, and Budweiser is closing breweries. The industry’s pivot is getting messy.
A major indie game award for 2025 has been reassigned after the original winner was disqualified for using AI-generated assets. The runner-up, Blue Prince, confirmed it used no AI, securing the title and spotlighting a strict new industry line.
A new report from XDA-Developers makes the case that Windows 11’s virtual desktops are better for most users than Linux workspaces. The argument hinges on out-of-the-box polish, visual customization, and consistency across the OS.
According to Forbes, a new humanoid robot named the T800 is available for purchase starting at $40,500. It boasts impressive strength specs and is being marketed with videos of its fighting skills. The question is whether it’s a practical tool or just a high-tech spectacle.
Google has pushed back its full rollout of Gemini to replace Google Assistant on Android devices. The transition, once slated for the end of 2025, is now slipping into 2026. This delay hints at deeper challenges for Google’s AI ambitions.
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.
A new report details how schools are spending millions on AI surveillance, including audio sensors in bathrooms. But false alarms and a lack of evidence on safety have critics worried.
