The pre-market session is buzzing with M&A and guidance news. Onestream Software rocketed higher on reported buyout talks, while Vistra announced a major acquisition in the energy space.
AMD has laid out the roadmap for its next-generation AI accelerator. The Instinct MI500, launching in 2027, will be built on an advanced 2nm process and feature the new CDNA 6 architecture.
Alienware has supercharged its Area-51 desktop with AMD’s new flagship gaming processor. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D brings 5.6 GHz speeds and massive cache to a system that can be configured with top-tier hardware like the NVIDIA RTX 5090.
Intel has unveiled its Core Ultra Series 3 mobile processors at CES 2026. Based on the new Panther Lake architecture, they feature upgraded Xe3 graphics and are built on Intel’s 18A (2nm) process. The company also teased a future handheld console platform using this tech.
MSI has launched a massive refresh of its laptop lineup at CES 2026. The headliner is a 300-watt gaming laptop, while new business models promise over 30 hours of video playback.
A new security standard is locking down verifiable credentials. The EUDI wallet’s High Assurance Interoperability Profile (HAIP) 1.0, published in December 2025, now requires DPoP to prevent stolen token attacks. Luckily, Spring Boot 3.5, released in May 2025, has native support.
Apollo Global Management is leading a massive $1.2 billion investment in QXO, the company built by billionaire Brad Jacobs. The capital is earmarked for acquisitions as Jacobs aims to build a $50 billion revenue giant in the building products space.
The RondoDox botnet has escalated its attacks by weaponizing the critical React2Shell vulnerability. Researchers warn it’s actively scanning for and infecting vulnerable Next.js servers to install cryptominers and Mirai-based malware. This marks a significant expansion for a botnet known for targeti
Lockly unveiled a larger, more connected smart safe at CES. It promises fingerprint access in 0.2 seconds and deep ties to other Lockly devices. But the security and privacy implications of a Wi-Fi safe are worth a long, hard look.
Tech companies are pouring millions into getting AI chatbots into schools worldwide. But research suggests AI can inhibit critical thinking, and safety concerns around “AI psychosis” are growing. We’re rushing into another digital experiment on kids.
