An Economist Says the AI Bubble Could Burst in 2026
Ruchir Sharma says the AI frenzy meets all four criteria of a market bubble. He warns that sticky inflation could force the Fed to raise rates, triggering a major correction.
Month: December 2025
Singapore’s Data Center Ban Thaws With 200MW Capacity Call
Singapore is officially reopening its doors to new data centers after a multi-year moratorium. The government is calling for proposals to develop at least 200MW of capacity, but with a major catch: a heavy focus on green energy and efficiency.
Proton Mail’s Big Year-End Sale is a Privacy Power Move
Proton Mail is running a major promotion with discounts up to 60% off. The service is betting that users are finally fed up with spam and tracking and ready to pay for a private, streamlined email experience.
Klarna Wants to Be Your Physical Wallet, Too
Klarna is launching its own tap-to-pay service for in-store purchases across 14 European markets. The move aims to bring its flexible payment plans directly to physical retail, all within its single app. It’s a direct challenge to the dominance of Apple Pay and Google Wallet.
Microsoft’s Windows 11 Update Fixes and Breaks Dark Mode
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update, KB5070311, finally brings dark mode to key File Explorer dialogs. However, it also introduces a glaring bug that causes a bright white flash when opening Explorer in dark mode.
NTT’s Optical Quantum Bet: A Cooler, Greener Path Forward?
Quantum computing has been held back by fragile qubits and massive, power-hungry cooling systems. Now, NTT and partner OptQC are trying a radically different approach using light. Could this be the breakthrough that makes quantum tech practical?
Meso’s AI for Teachers Gets €500k Boost from Enterprise Ireland
Meso, an AI curriculum planning spin-out from Trinity College Dublin, has landed €500,000 in funding from Enterprise Ireland. The platform aims to reduce teacher workload by automating planning and generating personalized study materials.
A Smart Bed Spotted a Heart Block. That’s Wild.
A smart bed’s heart rate monitor alerted a 70-year-old man to a life-threatening complete heart block. Doctors confirmed the bed’s reading, and he got a pacemaker just in time. It shows how consumer tech is becoming a first line of health defense.
Elastic Invests in Siren to Supercharge AI for Spooks and Cops
Elastic, the company behind Elasticsearch, has made a strategic investment in Siren, an AI-driven investigation platform. The move accelerates development of tools like Siren’s K9 AI Companion, used by agencies worldwide to combat complex threats from cybercrime to human trafficking.
OpenAI’s ‘Code Red’ Memo Pushes ChatGPT Ads and Upgrades
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly issued an internal “Code Red” memo, pushing teams to accelerate ChatGPT improvements and explore ad integrations. This comes as the company feels pressure from Google’s AI advancements.