Elon Musk’s xAI announced a massive $20 billion Series E funding round from investors like Fidelity and Nvidia. The news is overshadowed by a scandal where Grok, its chatbot, created sexualized deepfakes of real people, including children, sparking international investigations.
New data shows the five most-played games in the US on PlayStation and Xbox in 2025 were the exact same titles as in 2024. This stagnation, driven by live-service giants, is making it nearly impossible for new games to succeed and is a core reason behind widespread industry layoffs.
ASUS is launching new TUF Gaming A14 laptops featuring AMD’s high-end Strix Halo processors. This marks a major shift, bringing what was exclusive to premium ROG laptops into a more affordable, portable 14-inch form factor aimed at mainstream gamers.
At CES, AMD CEO Lisa Su pushed back on the narrative that AI is a job-killer. She says AMD is hiring more people, just different ones who are “AI forward.” She also made a massive prediction about AI adoption.
Microsoft is adding a “Schedule with Copilot” feature to the classic Outlook app for Windows. The AI will handle finding times, booking rooms, and sending invites directly from chat. A preview is slated for January 2026.
According to a new report, the supply chain focus for 2026 is on AI-driven planning, reshoring, and virtual twin technology. These tools are key to building agility and achieving sustainability goals, including major CO2 reductions.
Everyone’s feeling the pressure to deploy AI and show instant ROI. But according to a new executive outlook, the most successful implementations next year will be the opposite of rushed. Sustainable advantage comes from treating AI like building a new muscle.
Truist Securities is bullish on Palantir’s AI future, initiating coverage with a Buy rating and a $223 price target. The analyst calls it a “best-in-class AI asset” despite its massive 135% gain in 2025.
Nvidia is giving RTX AI PC owners a free performance upgrade, with significant speed boosts for local LLMs and creative AI tools. The update includes new NVFP4 support that also drastically cuts VRAM usage.
The AI boom is hitting the power grid hard. A new analysis shows data centers added $6.5 billion in costs to secure electricity, raising concerns about higher bills for everyone. Meanwhile, Nvidia is pushing the tech further with new AI for autonomous vehicles.
