A Swiss-backed group is planning a massive data center buildout in Alberta, Canada, with a long-term vision for 1 gigawatt of capacity. The project highlights a growing trend of using on-site natural gas generation to power energy-hungry AI infrastructure.
Analysts are bullish on Baidu’s plan to spin off its AI chip subsidiary, Kunlunxin. Jefferies sees a 39% upside for the stock, raising its price target to $181. The move aims to showcase the chip unit’s standalone value and broaden its financing.
Apple’s next-generation A20 chip is expected to cost the company a staggering $280 per unit, an 80% increase over the current A19. The hike is driven by TSMC’s advanced 2nm fabrication process and high demand. This could have major implications for future iPhone pricing and performance.
Germany’s crucial manufacturing sector finished 2025 on a sour note, with activity contracting at a faster pace. A key business survey shows the downturn deepened in December, driven by a sharp drop in foreign demand.
AI terminology is exploding faster than the tech itself. CNET has compiled a crucial glossary of 61 terms, from “hallucination” to “paperclip maximizer,” to help you navigate the conversation. Here are the highlights and why they matter.
Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida has teased a port for Nintendo Switch. During a 2026 New Year event, he told players to “please look forward to it,” building on earlier discussions from 2024 and 2025.
In a direct response to Apple’s pricing, Samsung is reportedly absorbing higher costs to freeze prices for the Galaxy S26 series. The foldable Z Fold8 and Flip8 are also getting lighter with larger batteries.
OnePlus has confirmed key specs for its upcoming Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V phones ahead of their January 8 launch. The highlight is a massive 9,000 mAh battery paired with an incredibly thin camera island.
Popular Science’s annual awards highlight engineering that solves real problems. This year’s picks include a wood stronger than steel, a 100 MWh sand battery, and a quantum computer that finally fixes its own errors.
A new report suggests the regulatory whirlwind of 2025 was just a warm-up. Next year, fights over crypto legislation, federal AI preemption, and algorithmic pricing will hit a boiling point, all while a major trade conflict with Europe simmers.
