Google DeepMind is partnering with Boston Dynamics to bring its Gemini AI to Hyundai’s automotive production lines. The trial will use the Atlas humanoid and Spot robots, aiming to improve their perception and task completion. This marks a major step in applying advanced AI models to real-world indu
In a Bloomberg interview, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro outlined a strategy to counter China’s control of critical minerals. The US is pursuing diplomatic agreements with allies like Japan and the UK to build alternative supply chains.
Italy’s data protection watchdog has issued a stark warning about AI tools that can generate deepfakes. The regulator singled out Elon Musk’s Grok and is coordinating with Irish authorities for potential enforcement.
Bitfarms has completed its strategic exit from Latin America by selling its 70MW energy site in Paraguay for $30 million. The company is now focusing 100% on high-performance computing and AI data centers in the US and Canada.
Xbox has detailed its upcoming Developer Direct showcase for January 22, 2026. The show will focus on long-awaited deep dives for Playground Games’ Fable and Forza Horizon 6, alongside a look at Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation.
Google is halving the frequency of its Android code dumps to the open source community. The move, effective in 2026, will see source code published to AOSP only in Q2 and Q4 each year.
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.
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.
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.
Spotify is doubling down on social features within its app. The new “Listening Activity” shows friends what you’re streaming in real time, while “Request to Jam” lets Premium users invite others to a collaborative listening session. Both features are rolling out now via the Messages system.
