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.
Category: Technology
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.
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.
CEOs Check Their Phones First Thing, Just Like Us
Forget the 5 a.m. ice baths. Many top CEOs start their day by rolling over and checking their phones, just like everyone else. A report from Fortune details the apps business leaders can’t resist first thing in the morning.
Euro Zone Factories End 2024 With a Whimper
The latest PMI data reveals a deepening slowdown in euro zone manufacturing as 2024 ended. Germany was the weakest performer, while France was a rare bright spot.
Nokia’s wild ride: From 3310 bricks to a $1bn Nvidia AI deal
Once the king of mobile with its iconic 3310, Nokia’s failure to adapt to smartphones nearly killed it. Now, after a massive reinvention into network hardware, it’s landed a $1bn strategic investment from Nvidia for AI in telecoms. The comeback story is incredible, but the road ahead is risky.
Valve, KDE, and Linus Drama Top Linux’s 2025 Headlines
The biggest Linux stories of 2025 weren’t just about code. They were about Valve’s influence, KDE’s desktop revolution, and Linus Torvalds losing his patience—again. Here’s what got the open-source world talking.
Beyond GTA 6: The 2026 Games You Should Actually Watch
While Grand Theft Auto 6 will dominate 2026, TechRadar’s gaming team highlights a slate of other major titles. Their list includes surprising exclusives, long-awaited sequels, and indie curiosities that could define the year.
The AI Drone Test in Ukraine and the Creator Economy’s Soul
A secretive venture led by Eric Schmidt is providing AI drones like the Bumblebee to Ukraine, creating a real-world test bed that worries the Kremlin. Meanwhile, a discussion on Threads highlights the uncomfortable trend of creators selling their very personhood for authenticity.
Trump Media’s New Crypto Token Plan Hits a Skeptical Market
Trump Media & Technology Group announced a plan to issue a new cryptocurrency token to its shareholders in partnership with Crypto.com. This comes as other Trump-affiliated crypto ventures, including the $Trump meme coin, have seen significant losses this year.