Dec. 15–19 recap: This week, software learned new tricks, hardware sprouted extra limbs, and investors rushed to fund both before the coffee cooled.

Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud expand their partnership in a multibillion-dollar deal to secure AI workloads as attacks on AI infrastructure surge.

Rising AI demand is driving up DRAM prices, pushing smartphone costs higher and reducing supply as early as 2026, according to new Counterpoint research.

Trump Media announces a $6 billion merger with fusion startup TAE Technologies, signaling a pivot from social media to clean energy and AI infrastructure.

These aren't simple chatbots anymore—these AI agents access data and tools and carry out tasks, making them infinitely more capable and dangerous.

The government stopped short of directly attributing the attack to Chinese operatives or the Chinese state.

Vibe coding firm has closed a $330 million Series B funding round, catapulting the Swedish company to a $6.6 billion valuation.

Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX each secured 15% stakes in the newly formed JV, while ByteDance retains 19.9% ownership of what was once their crown jewel.

French intelligence agencies uncovered what appears to be a coordinated foreign interference operation targeting the GNV Fantastic.

Google rolls out a surprise second Pixel update to millions of users, sparking speculation about a critical fix and hinting at an upcoming pocket dial solution.

Five standout last-minute Amazon Prime deals for holiday shopping: Echo Show 8, Kindle Paperwhite, Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Belkin charger, and smart home essentials.

China is testing a secret EUV lithography prototype, a step toward chip self-reliance amid tightening export controls and surging AI demand.

The firm is introducing alternative app stores, payment systems, and browser options that could reshape mobile computing globally.

The tech firm reveals a focus on AI agents, Copilot expansion, Microsoft 365 updates, and global infrastructure investment.

APAC technology leaders may face new expectations in 2026. This article explores the emerging signals shaping AI governance, cloud strategy, resilience and data control.

The security updates delivered through KB5071546 have fundamentally broken Message Queuing (MSMQ) functionality across multiple Windows versions.

The Chinese threat group, tracked as UAT-9686, has deployed a collection of custom-built hacking tools to maintain persistent access to compromised systems.

The breach has already triggered widespread chaos across the platform, with users worldwide reporting connection failures and cryptic error messages.

Proximity to available power is now as crucial as closeness to a major metropolitan area in the siting of a new AI data center.

70% of US households have seen their electricity costs rise over the past year, with many blaming the energy demands of AI.