Meta’s AI Bet Pays Off, Microsoft’s Cloud Cools Off
Meta shares surged over 8% after beating Q4 earnings, with Wall Street cheering its AI spending. Microsoft, however, fell 7% as its cloud growth showed signs of cooling.
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Nvidia’s H200 Chips for China Are Stuck in Regulatory Limbo
Nvidia is waiting on Chinese government approval to sell its H200 AI chips in the country. CEO Jensen Huang met with officials and customers but received no new orders, even as a US export license is being finalized.
AWS is building a massive new data center campus in Pennsylvania
AWS is moving forward with plans for a huge new data center campus in Pennsylvania. The project involves ten buildings on a 346-acre site the company bought last year for $178 million.
Leidos Bets $2.4 Billion on the Power Grid Boom
Leidos is making a massive bet on the modernization of America’s power grid. The defense and engineering giant is acquiring power design firm ENTRUST Solutions Group for $2.4 billion.
The Air Force’s ‘Boneyard’ Could Power Data Centers. Seriously.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has a wild proposal: repurpose thousands of retired military jet engines to power data centers. The idea taps into a potential 40GW of capacity sitting in the Arizona desert. But is this a practical solution or just a fascinating thought experiment?
Apple’s New AirTag: Louder, Farther, Same Price
Apple has unveiled a new AirTag with significant hardware upgrades. The tracker features a 50% longer range for Precision Finding and a speaker that’s 50% louder than the previous model.
Apple’s App Store Search Is About to Get Way More Ads
Apple plans to introduce more advertising slots within App Store search results next year. The company says nearly 65% of downloads happen right after a search, making this prime real estate. Developers won’t need to change campaigns, but they also can’t pick where their ads show up.
The Small Web is a nice idea, but can it ever escape its niche?
A new article makes the case for building a “Small Web” of simple, text-based pages and peer-to-peer hosting to escape corporate data harvesting. It’s a compelling vision of a more humane internet, but faces massive hurdles to reach beyond a tiny, technical audience.
Microsoft’s Latest Windows 11 Update Is Bricking Some PCs
Microsoft has confirmed a serious bug in its January 2026 Windows 11 security updates. The issue causes a boot failure with an “UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME” error, requiring manual recovery steps. The company says reports are limited but is actively investigating.
Finland’s 2-Week Visa Pitch to Poach Burned-Out US Tech Talent
Finland is launching a direct campaign to recruit American tech talent, emphasizing a 40-hour work week and a 2-week Fast Track visa. With roles at companies like Oura Ring and quantum startups, it’s betting on lifestyle over pure pay.