Samsung has wrapped up its probe into a user’s Galaxy Ring that swelled and got stuck. The company says a crack in the internal moulding was to blame, but the cause of the crack remains unknown. They insist it’s an isolated incident.
A maximum-severity vulnerability in the popular n8n automation platform lets anyone on the network take over servers without a login. The flaw, dubbed “ni8mare,” is a centralization nightmare for enterprises.
Microsoft is reorganizing internally to bolster GitHub against new AI rivals like Cursor. The goal is to transform GitHub from a code repository into an AI “agent factory” and development dashboard.
Apple is using on-device AI to reduce the friction of creating tasks. The new feature in Reminders scans selected text for actions and dates, promising to save time. But it has some significant hardware and language limitations.
Solana Mobile is launching a new token, SKR, to support its open mobile platform centered on the Seeker smartphone. The fixed supply of 10 billion tokens will be used for staking and governance, managed by a group called Guardians starting in 2026.
Constellation Energy has finalized its massive acquisition of power generator Calpine. The deal, valued at $26.6 billion including debt, creates a U.S. electricity behemoth with a huge mix of nuclear and natural gas assets. It’s a direct bet on skyrocketing power demand from data centers.
Roku plans to take its budget-friendly, ad-free Howdy streaming service to other platforms. Launched last August for $2.99 a month, it targets a market gap left by pricier competitors. The CEO says they want to distribute it “everywhere.”
The AI startup Anthropic has signed a term sheet for a $10 billion funding round, according to CNBC. The deal would value the company at a staggering $350 billion, signaling continued massive investor appetite for generative AI leaders.
At CES, Dell’s head of product admitted the company shifted its marketing away from an “AI-first” message. He said consumers aren’t buying based on AI and that the term probably confuses them more than it helps.
A joint venture led by Italian cable giant Prysmian has agreed to buy subsea telecom systems provider Xtera. The deal, valued at $65 million, is expected to close in early 2026 and signals a major push into the AI-driven cable market.
