A new perspective on data centers suggests they could be a boon, not a burden, for the grid and ratepayers. By agreeing to flexible interconnection, they can connect years sooner and generate revenue that utilities could use to lower bills.
Global internet traffic grew 19% in 2025, with nearly half now from mobile devices. AI bots are a fast-growing segment, prompting calls for new rules. The U.S. is the top source of bot traffic by a huge margin.
Apple has rolled out its latest round of operating system updates. The 26.2 versions bring a new low-light video feature to Macs and refinements to the iPad’s multitasking system. It’s a maintenance release with a few notable tweaks.
Dell Technologies is reportedly in acquisition talks with Dataloop, an Israel-based startup that provides a platform for managing data for AI applications. The move would aim to enhance Dell’s AI infrastructure capabilities, particularly for vision AI using unstructured data like video and images.
In a major move for lunar infrastructure, Intuitive Machines and Telespazio have agreed to make their planned satellite networks work together. This collaboration aims to combine their systems, effectively creating a 10-satellite constellation to provide communications and navigation for future moon
ServiceNow is making a major move to secure the AI agent boom, agreeing to acquire identity platform Veza for more than $1 billion. The deal aims to solve the critical governance gap as non-human identities explode. It’s a direct response to the security chaos of autonomous AI.
Tim Stuart, CFO of Microsoft Gaming, will become COO of ZeniMax Media in January 2026. The move is part of a broader year for Xbox, marked by a mandated 30% “accountability” margin, a 50% Game Pass price hike, and console price increases.
A major new report reveals that while companies are rapidly adopting AI, they are almost completely ignoring its energy and carbon costs. The findings highlight a critical blind spot in corporate AI governance and risk management.
Google is rolling out a beta feature that brings live speech translation to any headphones on Android. At the same time, a major debate is brewing over whether AI should be regulated at the state or federal level to avoid chaos.
After years of hype and disappointing returns, analysts predict 2026 will be the turning point for enterprise AI. The shift hinges not on new tech, but on smarter deployment of AI agents and mandatory employee training. But the road from pilot to profit is still fraught with challenges.
