Oracle’s AI Bet Is a Debt-Fueled Gamble
Oracle’s stock has swung wildly this year, up 30% but with a 23% October plunge. The company just raised $18 billion in debt to fund its AI buildout, banking on a $300 billion deal with OpenAI.
Month: December 2025
CFOs Brace for Trump Policies, Fed Cut, and a Netflix-Warner Mega-Deal
According to a new survey, 56% of CFOs say recent Trump administration policies have harmed their companies. Yet, implementing them is the top priority for 2026. Meanwhile, markets bet on a Fed rate cut, and Netflix’s $82.7B bid for Warner Bros. sparks a regulatory battle.
Google Photos Gets a Major Video Editing Upgrade
Google is adding a suite of new video editing features to Google Photos. The update includes pre-made templates and a faster, more intuitive editor for crafting highlight reels on mobile.
Aggreko Bets Big on Liquid Cooling for AI Data Centers
Power and cooling specialist Aggreko is making a major move to support the AI boom. The company is expanding its fleet of liquid-cooled load banks by 120 megawatts to help data center operators commission high-density facilities faster and more efficiently.
AI Can’t Read Your Business Docs, and Databricks Has the Proof
A new benchmark from Databricks reveals a harsh truth about enterprise AI. Even the best models, like GPT-5.1 and Claude Opus, struggle with real-world documents, achieving less than 45% accuracy on unprocessed files. The gap between academic tests and business needs is massive.
New DeadLock Ransomware Uses Antivirus Flaw to Kill Security Tools
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a sophisticated new DeadLock ransomware attack. It uses a vulnerable driver to kill security tools at the kernel level before deploying its payload. The attackers use Session Messenger for anonymous ransom negotiations.
This Niche Linux Distro Is Holding 32-Bit Hostage For Donations
A Debian-based distro is taking a unique approach to funding. It offers its 32-bit version for free but requires a donation to unlock the 64-bit and ARM64 builds. It’s a direct response to earning only about €200 from 14 donors over 12 years.
Google’s Gemini for Chrome Now Has an AI Babysitter
Google is deploying a second AI “critic” model to monitor its Gemini agent in Chrome, aiming to block actions from indirect prompt injection attacks. This comes after the company acknowledged the browsing assistant could be tricked into doing things users didn’t ask for.
YouTube Finally Lets All Creators A/B Test Their Video Titles
YouTube is giving more creators a powerful tool to optimize their content. The platform has expanded A/B testing for video titles and thumbnails, a feature that was previously limited to a small group.
Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Chipset Is Locked In, And It’s All Snapdragon
A new certification appears to settle the chipset debate for Samsung’s 2026 flagship. It confirms the Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a Snapdragon processor in both US and international models, dashing rumors of an Exynos variant.