Nike is starting 2026 with another round of layoffs, this time targeting 775 positions at its US distribution centers. This marks the third consecutive year the sportswear giant has cut jobs, signaling a deep and ongoing operational shift.
Moloco, an AI-driven advertising technology company, is reportedly in early talks for an initial public offering. The firm was valued at over $2 billion in a 2023 secondary sale and has been profitable for five years. This comes as the IPO market shows signs of renewed life.
Linwei “Leon” Ding, a 38-year-old ex-Google engineer, was found guilty of economic espionage and trade secret theft. He stole details on Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) and other tech to help launch AI startups in China.
Apple’s AI division is hemorrhaging talent, with at least four more researchers and a senior Siri executive leaving. The departures highlight internal turmoil and a controversial reliance on Google’s technology.
Anthropic is expanding its new Cowork tool with plugins designed to automate specialized tasks across a company. The feature, now available to all paying Claude users, aims to capture more enterprise business by streamlining department-specific work.
Apple’s new Creator Studio bundle, featuring Content Hub and Pixelmator Pro for iPad, is living up to the hype. Meanwhile, the prospect of sharing Apple Health data with ChatGPT is being called out as a terrible idea.
A massive, off-grid data center is planned for Santaquin, Utah. The 20MW+ facility, approved by the city back in 2024, will run entirely on on-site natural gas generation, taking locals by surprise.
MAINGEAR has launched a limited-run retro PC that stuffs modern RTX 50-series hardware into a classic beige chassis. Only 38 total units will be made, with prices starting at $2,499 and a top-tier model costing $9,799. It’s a nostalgia trip with a very modern price tag.
According to Apple’s earnings, iPhone revenue soared to $85 billion in the last quarter, up from $69 billion a year ago. CEO Tim Cook highlighted record sales in Greater China and India as key drivers.
Google has launched Project Genie, an AI experiment from DeepMind that lets users create interactive virtual worlds. Available now to U.S. Google AI Ultra subscribers for $249.99/year, it’s being pitched as a step toward AGI.
