Judge Leonie Brinkema is considering whether Google needs to be broken up to address its ad tech monopoly. The Justice Department wants Google to sell its AdX exchange, while Google argues only behavioral changes are needed.
Blockchain’s energy consumption problem is rapidly transforming into a massive sustainability opportunity. With Ethereum cutting power use by 99.9% and green crypto market cap surging 150% since 2021, efficiency is becoming a competitive advantage rather than just an environmental concern.
Intel has officially confirmed its Panther Lake CPU lineup will launch at CES 2026 on January 5. The chips feature a five-tile architecture with new performance cores and advanced AI capabilities. This represents Intel’s continued push against AMD in the competitive processor market.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics canceled October’s consumer price index release, citing government shutdown complications. This leaves Federal Reserve officials without key inflation data ahead of their December 10 interest rate decision.
Ubisoft’s week-long earnings delay stemmed from accounting complications around its Tencent partnership. The French gaming giant had to restate FY2024-25 accounts and temporarily violated debt covenants. Their €1.16 billion Tencent deal closes soon, bringing much-needed capital.
Google has enabled cross-platform file sharing between Android and iPhone using Quick Share and AirDrop. The feature debuts on Pixel 10 devices with robust security protocols. However, Apple wasn’t involved in this interoperability development.
Google is making its largest single-state investment with a $40 billion data center expansion in Texas. The three new facilities will support the company’s cloud and AI infrastructure needs. All centers are expected to be operational by the end of 2027.
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi just unveiled a massive 21.3 trillion yen stimulus package aimed at fighting inflation. But economic theory suggests this kind of government spending could actually make inflation worse. The plan risks backfiring spectacularly.
Hexis, a Dublin-based health-tech startup, dominated the 2025 National Startup Awards by winning both the overall Grand Prix and tech startup categories. The company provides personalized nutrition solutions for athletes and is backed by Enterprise Ireland. Other winners included Haon Life Sciences,
Thermal imaging technology is getting dramatically cheaper and more accessible. The new P1 Repair Master packs a 320×240 resolution sensor into a pocket-sized device that works with both iPhones and Android phones, bringing serious thermal diagnostics to technicians and DIYers alike.
