Nvidia Soars Past $4 Trillion While Intel Stumbles in 2025
2025 was a tale of two chip giants. Nvidia rode the AI wave to a $5 trillion peak, while Intel cut 24,500 jobs and saw key leaders depart. Their paths highlight a massive industry shift.
Month: December 2025
Feds Shut Down $14.6M Phishing Platform, But It’s Just a Drop in the Bucket
U.S. authorities have seized a criminal platform used to store stolen banking credentials, linked to $14.6 million in actual losses. The operation highlights a much larger problem, with over $262 million in similar losses reported this year alone. The takedown also raises questions about how crimina
The Market’s At A Record, But A Chart Expert Is Getting Nervous
The S&P 500 closed at a record high of 6,909.79, bringing its 2025 gain to 17.5%. However, Fairlead Strategies founder Katie Stockton points to a loss of momentum and increased volatility since mid-October, putting the market on watch for a pullback.
New Era Energy Buys Out SharonAI’s Stake in Texas AI Data Center Project
New Era Energy & Digital is taking full ownership of the Texas Critical Data Centers (TCDC) joint venture. The deal, valued at $70 million, involves cash, stock, and a convertible note to buy out SharonAI’s 50% stake in the AI data center project.
TCL’s new tablet takes a direct shot at Amazon’s Kindle Scribe
TCL has unveiled the Note A1 Nxtpaper, an 11.5-inch tablet with a paper-like color display and stylus support. Priced starting at $419, it undercuts Amazon’s new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft by over $200.
Cyberpunk Dev Finally Kills That Elevator Loading Myth
The creative director for Cyberpunk 2 has publicly debunked the long-running fan theory that the game’s elevators were secret loading screens. He credits the old REDengine for the seamless streaming but confirms the studio is fully committed to Unreal Engine 5 for future games.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Is Now an App Store
OpenAI is letting developers build and submit mini-apps directly into ChatGPT. This turns the popular chatbot into a platform, similar to how the App Store changed smartphones.
Aflac breach hits 22.6 million with health and ID data stolen
Aflac has confirmed a massive data breach impacting 22.65 million people. The stolen data includes Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, and sensitive health insurance information. The hackers are believed to be part of a known criminal group targeting the insurance industry.
US Hits China’s Chip Industry With a 0% Tariff… For Now
In a move that’s more warning than weapon, the US will impose tariffs on semiconductors from China starting in 2027. The initial rate, however, is set at zero percent, turning the policy into a long-term bargaining chip.
Zoox’s latest software recall shows the messy reality of robotaxis
Zoox has issued a voluntary software recall affecting 332 of its autonomous vehicles. The issue involved vehicles crossing center lines near intersections and blocking crosswalks. This marks the company’s fourth such recall in 2024.