Anthropic claims Chinese state hackers used Claude AI to automate 90% of a cyber espionage campaign targeting 30+ organizations. Outside researchers say the reality is far less impressive, with low success rates and familiar attack patterns.
Tesla’s AI chief Ashok Elluswamy told workers 2026 will be the “hardest year” of their lives as the company races to deliver on Elon Musk’s ambitious goals. The warning comes as Tesla faces plunging car sales while betting everything on Optimus robots and robotaxis that are already lagging behind sc
The mining industry faces a massive talent shortage as nearly half the US workforce retires by 2029. But Sandvik’s research shows young engineers would flock to mining if they understood its modern, tech-driven reality and role in the energy transition.
Siemens Energy has significantly upgraded its profit outlook thanks to booming demand from AI data centers and gas turbines. The company’s order backlog hit a record €138 billion as it targets revenue growth in the “low teens” through 2028. CEO Christian Bruch called data centers “an extremely inter
Google’s legal action against the Lighthouse criminal enterprise is already showing results, with the phishing gang’s cloud server being blocked. The network coordinates over 2,500 members targeting millions of Americans. This comes just one day after Google filed its lawsuit seeking to dismantle th
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 preview build that specifically targets File Explorer performance problems. The update comes after widespread complaints about the file manager freezing and becoming unresponsive. This could signal the final fix before broader rollout.
Valve has revealed its Steam Machine device coming in 2026, positioning it as a PC gaming option for the living room rather than a traditional console competitor. The company says it was inspired by PC gaming trends rather than existing consoles. Pricing hasn’t been announced, but analysts suggest a
The FTC has launched an antitrust investigation into major proxy advisory firms ISS and Glass Lewis. This comes as the Trump administration considers an executive order to reduce their influence on shareholder voting decisions.
Managing distributed IT systems is becoming increasingly complex for businesses. CRN has identified two data center startups founded since 2019 that solution providers should watch. These companies are addressing the growing need for infrastructure management tools.
A major new data center is coming to Western Sydney through a partnership between Starwood Capital, Telstra InfraCo, and Doma Infrastructure. The 62MW facility is scheduled to begin construction in early 2026 and become operational by early 2028. The project aims to meet growing demand for hyperscal
