Mozilla’s New CEO Says Firefox Will Become an “AI Browser”
Mozilla is charting a new course under its incoming leadership. The plan is to evolve Firefox into a “modern AI browser” while doubling down on user trust and transparency.
Month: December 2025
NHanced Bets Big on Besi for Hybrid Bonding Push
NHanced Semiconductors is expanding its advanced packaging capabilities with a new hybrid bonding system from Besi. The company claims it’s the only US-based foundry uniquely supporting mixed-material bonding with either copper or nickel. This move aims to boost throughput for 2.5D and 3D chip assem
Databricks Raises Another $4 Billion, Puts IPO on 2026 Radar
Data and AI giant Databricks has raised a staggering $4 billion in new funding, pushing its valuation to $134 billion. CEO Ali Ghodsi suggests a public offering could happen in 2026 as the company accelerates its AI product suite.
Neil Shen Tops China’s VC List Again, But What’s Next?
Neil Shen, founding partner of HSG, has topped Forbes China’s list of the best venture capital investors for an eighth consecutive year. The list, modeled on the U.S. Midas List, highlights investors behind major Chinese tech exits like ByteDance and Shein.
AI Stock Slump Hits Emerging Markets, But Is It Real?
A broad slump in emerging market assets is being tied to wobbling AI stocks and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Key currencies like the Mexican peso and South African rand saw volatile swings following the US jobs report.
Oracle’s $248 Billion AI Bet is a Staggering, Hidden Gamble
A routine SEC filing from Oracle dropped a financial bombshell last week: $248 billion in future lease commitments for AI data centers. This staggering figure, largely off the balance sheet, reveals the immense scale and risk of the cloud infrastructure arms race.
SK Hynix and Nvidia Are Building a 100 Million IOPS AI SSD
SK Hynix and Nvidia are teaming up to create a new class of SSD specifically for AI inference workloads. The drive, targeting a staggering 100 million IOPS, is being developed under the names “Storage Next” and “AI-NP.” A proof of concept is in the works now, with a prototype expected by the end of
Texas Sues TV Makers, Says Your Smart TV is Spying on You
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed lawsuits against five major TV manufacturers, accusing them of using “Automated Content Recognition” to spy on viewers. The suits allege the TVs capture screenshots every 500 milliseconds and sell the data without meaningful consent.
Seattle Hires Its First AI Officer in a Tech Power Play
The City of Seattle has hired Lisa Qian as its first-ever AI Officer, a move to cement its status as an AI hub. Meanwhile, Microsoft is poaching top talent for its AI news products. It’s a busy week for tech exec shuffles in the Pacific Northwest.
The AI Boom’s Real Bottleneck Isn’t Chips, It’s Power
The explosive demand from AI data centers is exposing a critical weakness in U.S. energy infrastructure. Regulators and tech giants are scrambling to find solutions, because you can’t win the AI race if you lose the energy race.