Anthropic’s $50B Bet on AI Infrastructure
Anthropic is pouring $50 billion into new data centers to power its Claude AI assistant. The massive infrastructure investment comes as cloud providers scramble to meet exploding AI compute demands.
Month: November 2025
Valve’s Steam Machine Return Could Finally Break Windows’ Gaming Monopoly
Valve is launching a new Steam Machine alongside a Steam Controller and Steam Frame VR headset, creating a complete gaming ecosystem. This marks the company’s decade-long push to become the face of PC gaming beyond just Steam. With Proton compatibility solving previous Linux limitations, Valve might
The EU’s AI Act is facing a major rethink
The European Commission is proposing to delay implementation of “high-risk” AI system rules until August 2026, with a potential one-year grace period. Former ECB president Mario Draghi calls for pausing the next phase entirely until drawbacks are better understood. Critics argue the regulations jeop
Apple’s Paying Google $1 Billion a Year for Siri’s AI Brain
Apple is making a massive bet on Google’s AI technology to upgrade Siri. The $1 billion annual deal would give Apple access to a custom 1.2 trillion parameter Gemini model. This represents Apple’s admission that it’s fallen behind in the AI race.
Circle’s stock slumps despite revenue surge – here’s why
Circle’s first quarterly earnings as a public company disappointed investors despite strong revenue growth. The stablecoin giant saw its shares drop over 8% as reserve returns declined and operating expenses jumped 70%. Market reaction highlights the challenges facing stablecoin businesses even amid
The Unsexy Reality of Getting Humans to Mars
Forget the glamorous rocket landings – the real Mars mission challenges are the unsexy technical details. From radiation shielding to in-situ resource utilization, here’s what actually matters for getting humans to the Red Planet safely.
Windows 10’s First Paid Security Update Arrives With 66 Fixes
Windows 10 users who paid for Extended Security Updates can now download their first major security patch. The November update fixes 66 vulnerabilities, including five critical flaws and one zero-day affecting the Windows Kernel. The program costs $30 for individuals but gets much pricier for busine
VodafoneThree’s first merged mast goes live months early
Cellnex has delivered the first VodafoneThree consolidated mast in the UK, completing the Burnley site five months ahead of schedule. The upgraded infrastructure includes full baseband modernization and new antennas to bolster 4G and 5G coverage for both networks’ customers.
Reggie Fils-Aime Is Surprised Xbox Isn’t All-In On Switch 2
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime expressed surprise that Microsoft hasn’t brought more games to Switch 2. He expected “much more” support, especially during the crucial holiday timeframe. Microsoft has only confirmed Indiana Jones for 2026 so far.
7 Networking Startups You Need to Know in 2025
The shift to hybrid work and multi-cloud environments is fueling massive growth in enterprise networking. CRN has identified seven startups founded since 2019 that solution providers should be watching closely as the market heads toward $193.8 billion by 2030.