Kevin Costa has closed a $20 million fund for his solo venture firm, Belief Capital. The fund will target pre-seed and seed-stage startups in AI, robotics, and infrastructure, led by founders under 30.
Apple’s ability to pool Macs into powerful AI clusters is a unique advantage, thanks to Thunderbolt 5 and unified memory. But a key source of its cost edge—long-term memory supply deals—is set to expire soon. This could dramatically increase prices for future hardware like the M5 Mac mini.
A new wave of cyberattacks is hijacking Microsoft 365 accounts using a clever phishing method that abuses Microsoft’s own login system. Threat researchers at Proofpoint link the widespread campaigns to suspected state-aligned groups from Russia and China, marking a notable shift in how these advance
The explosive growth of AI and data centers is forcing a reckoning for the U.S. power grid. The problem isn’t just needing more batteries—it’s whether the supply chains for lithium and new tech like vanadium flow batteries can scale fast enough.
SK hynix and Nvidia are developing a specialized AI SSD that could be ten times faster than current drives. The proof-of-concept, targeting a 2026 prototype, aims to smash data bottlenecks in AI inferencing workloads.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a strict AI safety law, requiring large companies to publish safety plans and report issues within 72 hours. This comes just days after President Trump issued an executive order aiming to block states from regulating AI, teeing up a constitutional clash.
The era of ugly Linux desktops is over. A new wave of distributions is prioritizing stunning, user-friendly design that can make the switch from Windows or macOS not just easy, but visually rewarding.
Samsung’s high-bandwidth memory business is staging a major recovery. After a rough start to 2025, the company has now surpassed Micron in quarterly market share thanks to key customer wins.
A cybersecurity story from mid-2024 is shockingly relevant as 2025 approaches. The 16 billion leaked passwords are actively being used in automated attacks, with millions of login attempts recorded in a single day. Changing your passwords and using a manager is no longer optional.
A former Facebook and Airbnb leader with over a decade of experience says the current trend of cutting middle managers is misguided. She argues the problem isn’t the role, but how companies use them. The solution requires proactive managers and empowering senior leaders.
