Senators Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen, and Richard Blumenthal have sent letters to major tech and data center firms, demanding transparency on their energy impact. They cite reports of local electricity bills rising up to 267% in five years in areas with heavy data center buildout. The compani
Xiaomi has launched the global version of the Redmi Note 15 Pro+. It features a 200MP main camera with a 4x “in-sensor zoom,” but the tech community is already questioning its value against true optical telephoto lenses and competing brands.
Microsoft has confirmed a new bug in its December 2025 Patch Tuesday update, KB5072033, that breaks network connectivity inside the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) when used with certain VPNs. The company says a fix is not expected until the January 2026 update cycle, leaving enterprise users in a
The UK government has outlined plans for the BBC to help the public understand and engage with artificial intelligence. This directive is part of the broadcaster’s charter review for the decade starting in January 2028 and draws direct inspiration from its influential Computer Literacy Project of th
Google is pushing a second, unannounced security update to Pixel phones this December, just two weeks after a major patch. The company hasn’t said what it fixes, but it’s likely a critical hotfix. The move highlights a growing security gap across the Android ecosystem.
Instacart’s stock took a major hit following news of an FTC investigation. The probe focuses on pricing practices and a 2022 AI acquisition that may have led to significant cost differences for shoppers.
Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters faced tough questions about the $27.75-per-share bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Investors have wiped billions off Netflix’s value, skeptical of the deal’s logic and the company’s ability to integrate a legacy studio.
The fundamental economics of data center storage are shifting. New analysis shows high-capacity QLC SSDs now beat HDDs on critical metrics like performance-per-watt and rack density, especially for AI workloads. The era of the spinning disk might be ending.
Accenture is moving to acquire a controlling 65% interest in U.S.-based AI data center engineering firm DLB Associates. The deal aims to extend Accenture’s end-to-end capabilities for clients building AI infrastructure.
LinkedIn’s latest report looks ahead to 2026, forecasting major shifts in work and life driven by AI. It highlights the rise of the “Individual Empire,” profound job market changes, and a more resilient form of globalization. The analysis digs into what these trends really mean for professionals and
