Motive, the Alphabet-Backed Fleet Tech Firm, Files for IPO
Motive, formerly Keep Truckin, has filed for an initial public offering. The company reported $115.8 million in Q3 revenue alongside a widening net loss of $62.7 million.
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Nintendo’s Censorship Stance, God of War Casting, and BG&E2’s Pulse
According to IGN, Nintendo has officially responded to the censorship controversy surrounding the Switch port of AdHoc Studio's game, Dispatch. The Switch version has nudity…
Apple’s AI Brain Drain: Just Silicon Valley Business as Usual?
According to AppleInsider, Apple is experiencing a wave of departures from its AI and Siri teams, including at least four AI researchers and a senior…
The AI Wars Just Got Real: Google, Apple, and Microsoft Go All-In
According to TechRepublic, in a single week of late January 2026, the AI landscape shifted dramatically with major moves from every tech giant. Google began…
Sharon AI is building a massive Nvidia GPU cluster in Australia
According to DCD, Australian neocloud provider Sharon AI is planning to deploy a 1,000-strong cluster of Nvidia B200 GPUs at NextDC's M3 data center in…
Apple’s Siri is getting two big AI upgrades, but people are leaving
According to MacRumors, reporting on a Bloomberg story by Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing to release two new versions of Siri despite losing at least…
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Sam Altman’s $1 Trillion AI Bet: Deflation or Delusion?
According to Futurism, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, during a town hall on Monday, argued that AI will be "massively deflationary," making things "radically cheaper" and…
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Microsoft’s AI Bet Pays Off, But Investors Are Getting Nervous
According to The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft posted $81.3 billion in revenue for its fiscal second quarter, beating expectations. Its…
Halide’s co-founder is heading back to Apple’s design team
According to 9to5Mac, Halide and Lux co-founder Sebastiaan de With announced he is joining Apple's human interface design team. This…
Origami Linux: A Beautiful, Immutable Fedora Twist with COSMIC
According to ZDNet, Origami Linux is a relatively new distribution conceived in 2021 with the goal of creating something beautiful…
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Microsoft’s January 2026 Windows 11 update is a boot-looping disaster
According to Windows Central, Microsoft has confirmed its January 2026 security update, released on January 13, is causing some Windows 11 PCs to become completely…
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Sharon AI is building a massive Nvidia GPU cluster in Australia
According to DCD, Australian neocloud provider Sharon AI is planning to deploy a 1,000-strong cluster of Nvidia B200 GPUs at NextDC's M3 data center in…
US Pauses New Chip Tariffs, But a 2027 Deadline Looms
In a move tied to the Trump-Xi tariff truce, the US has announced findings from a Section 301 probe into China’s chip industry but is delaying any new duties. The tariff rate will stay at zero for 18 months, with an increase scheduled for June 23, 2027. This creates a long runway but a clear point o
That “AI-First” Billboard Is A Satirical Cry For Help
A satirical billboard in San Francisco declares “Human flourishing is bad business,” poking fun at AI doom narratives. But the real story is the stubborn resistance from HR executives who are ignoring proven tech, ceding competitive advantage.
EA’s Saudi buyout clears shareholders, faces US government block
Electronic Arts shareholders have voted to approve a massive $55 billion acquisition led by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. The deal now faces its final hurdle: approval from the US government.
Apple’s AI Team Shakeup Isn’t What It Seems
According to AppleInsider, Apple’s AI team restructure throughout 2025 and John Giannandrea’s retirement are part of a planned shift, not a sign of trouble. The focus remains on on-device AI and the Apple Foundation Model, with a major revamp expected in early 2026 with iOS 26.4.
AI Isn’t Killing Jobs, It’s Boosting Wages, New Data Shows
Early evidence on AI’s impact on employment is defying the grim predictions. A Vanguard analysis reveals that jobs with high AI exposure are seeing stronger wage and job growth, suggesting augmentation, not replacement, is the current trend.
Apple Caves in Brazil, Will Let iPhone Users Pay Outside the App Store
Apple has settled an antitrust probe in Brazil, agreeing to open up the iPhone to alternative app stores and payment methods. The company has 105 days to implement the changes under a three-year agreement with regulators.
EU Takes a Victory Lap for New iPhone Features
The European Union is crediting its Digital Markets Act for new interoperability features in the iOS 26.3 beta. These include a system for transferring data to Android and better support for third-party smartwatches. Apple is implementing the changes to comply with EU antitrust legislation.