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.
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.
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.
In a landmark move, the developers at legendary studio id Software have voted to form a union. This creates a “wall-to-wall” unit covering all employees and is a significant expansion of organized labor within Microsoft.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT predictably led Apple’s 2025 most-downloaded free apps list, boasting over 800 million weekly users. Yet, Google’s aggressive push with Gemini has triggered a “code red” at OpenAI, highlighting the shaky financial ground beneath the AI hype.
Microsoft is committing to a long-term project to refine the Windows 11 gaming experience. The company says it will focus on background workload management, power tuning, and graphics optimizations, with updates rolling out continuously through 2026 and beyond.
