SpaceX’s $1.5 Trillion IPO Plan Is a 2026 Moonshot
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is gearing up for a historic public offering. The company is targeting a mid-to-late 2026 listing that could value it at a staggering $1.5 trillion.
Author: Bennett Laura
Bennett Laura brings a distinctive perspective to technology journalism through her specialized focus on industrial computing systems and automation ecosystems, where she deciphers complex technical integrations for both enterprise and manufacturing audiences. Her analytical approach to emerging technologies spans IoT architectures and edge computing implementations, informed by years of tracking how industrial automation evolves alongside consumer tech trends. This unique vantage point allows her to contextualize technological shifts within broader operational frameworks, examining how innovations permeate from factory floors to global supply chains.
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.
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.
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.
NVIDIA Can Sell H200 Chips to China, But It’s a Hollow Victory
NVIDIA has reportedly received approval to sell its Hopper H200 AI chips to Chinese customers. However, a new 25% tariff and strong domestic competition from Huawei make this a complicated and potentially unappealing deal for the chip giant.
Apple’s iPhone 16 Still Rules, But the 17 Is Already Making Waves
Apple dominated smartphone sales last quarter, with the iPhone 16 leading for the third quarter in a row. The company placed five models in the global top ten, showing its continued market strength even as the new iPhone 17 series begins to shift buyer interest.
AI is Finally Getting a Real Job: Managing Your Messy Network
Network complexity and AI projects are pushing enterprises to seek new automation tools. A surprising 99% of networking professionals believe generative AI will be the key to unlocking those benefits, with a focus on security and troubleshooting.
Trump’s AI Order Aims to Override State Laws, Sparking Fight
President Trump says he’ll sign an executive order this week to establish a single set of national AI regulations, aiming to override state-level laws. The move comes just after Congress, for a second time, chose not to block states from regulating AI themselves.