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27 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Waymo Stalls in SF Blackout: Infrastructure Reliance Exposes AV Vulnerabilities

A massive power outage in San Francisco left Waymo robotaxis stranded at darkened intersections, forcing a service suspension and sparking debate over autonomous vehicle resilience during infrastructure failures.

27 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Update Reshapes the Race for Real-Time AI

With the release of Gemini 2.5 Flash and Flash-Lite, Google aggressively targets the low-latency market, promising faster agentic workflows and reduced costs for developers.

27 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Federal Judge Validates Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee, Delivering Major Blow to Big Tech

In a decisive ruling, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell upheld the administration's authority to impose steep fees on skilled foreign worker visas, rejecting business lobby challenges.

27 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Nvidia Cements Dominance: Hires Groq CEO and Licenses Tech in Reported $20 Billion Deal

The AI giant moves to absorb the leadership and technology of one of its most promising challengers, reshaping the competitive landscape for inference chips.

27 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Nvidia Halts Testing of Intel's 18A Node: A Setback for US Manufacturing Ambitions

The decision by the AI giant to stop moving forward with Intel's advanced manufacturing process signals deep challenges for the US push toward semiconductor independence.

27 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

The Living Room Battleground: YouTube's Aggressive Push to Redefine TV Streaming

With a suite of new features ranging from AI-driven discovery to episodic organization, YouTube is blurring the line between social video and premium television.

27 Dec 2025 · 4 min read

The Authority Trap: How Impersonation Became the Primary Vector for Corporate Cybercrime

From fake CEOs to phantom IT help desks, sophisticated social engineering campaigns are bypassing technical defenses by hacking the human element.

27 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

ExpressVPN Unifies Desktop Defense with Strategic Qt Framework Overhaul

In a bid to streamline development and boost performance, ExpressVPN is migrating its desktop applications to a shared Qt architecture, starting with a major Linux redesign.

27 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Intel Bets $1.6 Billion on SambaNova in Bid to Revive AI Ambitions

In a strategic move to regain ground in the silicon wars, Intel is finalizing a deal to acquire AI specialist SambaNova Systems at a steep discount.

27 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

From Highways to Hard Drives: Ford Pivots Kentucky EV Plant to Power the AI Boom

In a major strategic realignment, the automaker is repurposing its stalled electric vehicle infrastructure to build massive battery systems for data centers and the grid.

27 Dec 2025 · 4 min read

Gamers Bracing for Impact: Nvidia Reportedly Slashing RTX 5000 Supply by 40% in 2026

New reports suggest the GPU giant is pivoting further toward AI, planning drastic cuts to consumer graphics card production that could drive prices up and availability down.

27 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

End of an Era: Microsoft Finally Sets Date to Kill Vulnerable RC4 Cipher

After decades of known vulnerabilities, Microsoft confirms it will disable RC4 by default in Active Directory by mid-2026, forcing a global migration to AES encryption.

27 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Oracle and Ampere Redefine Cloud Density with New 192-Core Arm Instances

By deploying the massive AmpereOne processor, Oracle creates a high-density, consistent performance alternative to x86, challenging the proprietary silicon models of AWS and Google.

27 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Microsoft Unlocks 'Storage Revolution' with Native NVMe Support in Windows Server 2025

Ending a 14-year legacy of SCSI emulation, Microsoft's new native NVMe stack promises massive efficiency gains for data centers, reducing CPU overhead and boosting IOPS.

27 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

OpenAI Discloses Persistent Security Risks in Atlas Browser as 'Prompt Injection' Battles Escalate

Following reports of critical vulnerabilities by LayerX, OpenAI admits that securing AI browsers against indirect prompt injection is an ongoing arms race, raising concerns for user privacy and enterprise adoption.

27 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Chip Wars Escalate: Qualcomm's Ventana Acquisition Rattles Arm and Signals a RISC-V Future

The strategic purchase of Ventana Micro Systems suggests Qualcomm is building a formidable 'Plan B' to reduce reliance on Arm, sending shockwaves through the semiconductor market.

27 Dec 2025 · 4 min read

Breakthrough in Water Safety: Rice University Unveils Regenerable 'Trap-and-Zap' PFAS Platform

New research demonstrates a closed-loop system using Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH) to capture and mineralize 'forever chemicals,' potentially revolutionizing global water remediation markets.

27 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

CES 2026: Quantum Computing Leaps from Lab to Launchpad in Transport, Space, and Biotech

The 2026 Consumer Electronics Show marks a pivotal shift as quantum technology moves beyond theoretical research into consumer apps and heavy industry solutions.