Facing three major legal battles and intense AI competition, Google’s 2025 looked bleak. Instead, it posted over $100 billion in quarterly revenue, avoided a forced Chrome sale, and saw its AI models like Gemini 3 and Veo 3 become major hits.
Instagram has launched a dedicated TV app, starting with Amazon Fire TV in the US. It’s all about Reels for now, with plans for more features. But the whole idea raises some big questions.
Microsoft is adding page-level proofing language controls to OneNote for Windows. The update, rolling out now, aims to end the frustration of spellcheck switching with your keyboard layout.
Downing Street insists the $40 billion Tech Prosperity Deal with the US isn’t dead, despite being paused. Meanwhile, the EU is firming up plans for a new class of small, affordable electric cars. In security news, a probe found some “privacy” browser extensions are secretly harvesting and selling us
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.
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.
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 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.
OpenAI just launched a major overhaul of its image generator. The new GPT Image 1.5 model is up to four times faster and better at following instructions. It’s available now to all users, with a clear focus on enterprise applications.
The U.S. Treasury Department is investing heavily in AI, approving over $1.5 million for up to 3,000 ChatGPT licenses. A new user agreement lays out strict rules for how employees can use the tool with sensitive government information.
