Microsoft is making a major shift in Teams security, moving from optional to “secure by default.” Starting January 12, 2026, three key protections will be automatically enabled for all standard users. This aims to combat AI-driven phishing and malware.
Samsung’s next Android skin, One UI 8.5, is reportedly on the horizon. It’s expected to launch first with the Galaxy S26 series, with a significant delay for upcoming tablets.
A new report highlights a dangerous gap in enterprise AI. Companies are deploying tools rapidly but have lost visibility, making ROI and security nearly impossible to measure. The scramble for leadership is creating chaos.
Tesla made a highly unusual move by publicly releasing analyst consensus delivery estimates ahead of its Q4 report. The numbers suggest a significant year-over-year sales drop, casting doubt on a return to growth.
Aidoptation, a spin-off from the Indy Autonomous Challenge, has raised €20 million to industrialize its EdgeDrive autonomous system. The funding will accelerate its move into defense and commercial vehicle applications. The round was led by SFPIM and John Cockerill Defence.
Meta is acquiring the Chinese-founded AI agent startup Manus in a deal reportedly worth over $2 billion. The move aims to supercharge Meta’s AI offerings but comes with significant geopolitical scrutiny the company is scrambling to address.
Nvidia is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Israeli AI startup AI21 Labs for up to $3 billion. This comes amid analysis that Jensen Huang is executing a coordinated strategy to lock up the world’s top AI systems talent.
Alex Davis, CEO of Disruptive, warns that the speculative rush to build AI data centers is a dangerous gamble. He predicts a “significant financing crisis” could hit by 2027 or 2028, driven by extreme spending and a mismatch between builders and users.
Major restaurant chains are turning to robotics to solve lunch rush chaos. Hyphen, a startup backed by Chipotle and Cava, claims its AI-powered makelines can assemble a bowl every 10-15 seconds.
The European Space Agency has confirmed a security breach involving science servers. A threat actor claimed to have stolen 200 GB of data, but ESA’s initial analysis suggests the impact is limited to unclassified systems used for collaborative engineering.
