Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest supplier, posted a £260 million loss this year. The massive swing from profit is all about funding its aggressive expansion, including its now $8.65 billion Kraken Technologies platform.
New data from cyber insurers shows a sharp rise in costly phishing claims, driving new tech priorities for 2026. The top recommendation isn’t a fancy new AI tool, but basic role-based access controls. Here’s what else made the list.
The American Society of Civil Engineers gives US infrastructure a C grade. Modernization hinges on new materials, “dig once” policies, and tech like digital twins.
The push for European tech sovereignty is gaining steam, but a narrow definition risks excluding the continent’s most ambitious companies. The article highlights the different paths of companies like Spotify, Datadog, and Augment. True strength may lie in thinking globally, not just locally.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Z TriFold is launching in several key markets, but not a single European country made the list. The company is releasing it in limited batches that sell out in minutes. This points to a very specific, and unusual, launch strategy.
Microsoft has silently removed the long-standing toggle that let users control Chrome Web Store extensions in Edge. The setting is gone from the stable release, though the extensions themselves still install and work. The change happened without any announcement or mention in release notes.
A major Apple supplier in China suffered a significant cyberattack earlier this month. The breach may have compromised sensitive production-line information, though the full impact is still being evaluated.
Windows 10’s formal support ended in October 2025, marking a tipping point for the OS. While it was popular for fixing Windows 8’s mistakes, it also introduced many of the user experience issues that have worsened in Windows 11.
Samsung’s strategy of funding and incubating startups is yielding serious recognition. Companies from its C-Lab Inside and Outside programs just scooped up 17 CES 2026 Innovation Awards. The tech giant is showcasing 15 of these startups at the upcoming expo.
The MSI Summit A16 AI+ is on sale for $980, a significant $320 drop from its MSRP. This 16-inch convertible laptop offers high-end specs like an AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor and 32GB of RAM, making it a versatile powerhouse now at a more accessible price.
