The bidding war for obesity biotech Metsera has escalated dramatically, with Novo Nordisk now offering up to $10 billion versus Pfizer’s $8.1 billion revised bid. Pfizer has filed two lawsuits alleging anticompetitive behavior while Metsera calls the legal arguments “nonsense.”
Recent discoveries in the PlayStation Store backend reveal Sony is testing PC integration and cross-buy features. This could signal a major shift in how PlayStation approaches gaming platforms. The company appears to be responding to Microsoft’s ecosystem strategy.
Nintendo is building a “framework for consistent release cadence” for movies following The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s massive $1.36 billion success. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie arrives in 2026, with a live-action Zelda film following in 2027 and more adaptations planned.
Abee, known for PC cases, has entered the mini PC market with a high-end AI-focused machine. The AI Station 395 Max features a 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, 128GB of LPDDR5X memory, and a custom water cooling solution in a compact cube design.
Google is working on a major upgrade to Gemini’s Deep Research feature that would let users pull source material directly from connected apps. The change was spotted in the latest Android app build and would add Gmail, Drive, and Chat as input sources. This could finally bring Gemini’s research capa
The House of Lords Science Committee says the UK is “bleeding to death” from its inability to retain science and tech companies. Without radical reform, the country risks losing its competitive edge entirely.
Italian robotics startup Adaptronics just secured €3.15 million for its universal electro-adhesive grippers. The technology can handle objects of any shape or material with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Investors see potential across industrial automation and space applications.
The voice AI startup Giga has secured $61 million in fresh funding to scale its enterprise solutions. Founded by IIT Kharagpur graduates, the company is already automating complex workflows for DoorDash and eyeing expansion into healthcare and finance.
Samsung’s $1,800 Galaxy XR headset is eyeing a major international expansion in 2026. The device could launch in Germany, France, Canada, and the UK, with more countries potentially being added. This move could significantly boost the Android XR platform’s market position against competitors like Ap
Cloud security giant Zscaler is acquiring AI security specialist SPLX to build dedicated AI protection into its Zero Trust Exchange platform. The move comes as companies are projected to spend $375 billion on AI infrastructure in 2025, creating massive security gaps that traditional tools can’t hand
