Forgent Power Solutions has unveiled the terms for its planned IPO. The offering could value the electrical equipment manufacturer at nearly $9 billion, with current owner Neos Partners selling a significant stake.
Farcaster, a blockchain-based social network with a $1B valuation, just called it quits. Its collapse forces a hard look at whether crypto’s only real use is financial.
A major cyberattack on Poland’s power grid in late December 2025 has been attributed to the Russian state-backed group Sandworm. Security firm ESET says the attackers used DynoWiper malware but were stopped before causing significant damage. The timing appears symbolic, marking 10 years since Sandwo
Frore Systems is pushing cooling tech to its limits. At CES, they showed a Liquidjet coldplate handling a 1950W NVIDIA Rubin GPU and a tiny, solid-state AirJet Mini G2 for next-gen laptops.
AI agents can now see your face and hear your tone in real-time video chats. But replicating the subtle dance of human conversation, from awkward pauses to sarcasm, is the next frontier. Companies are building AI with distinct personalities to try and bridge the gap.
Millicom has entered the fray to acquire Telefónica’s operations in Chile. This sets up a three-way bidding war in a market where the top four players are tightly packed.
CES is more than a product showcase; it’s a prime hunting ground for startup funding. From the $1 million Startup World Cup to impromptu VC meetings, founders have just minutes to make a multi-million dollar impression.
The 2026 Imagination in Action forum at Davos brought together 275 leaders from tech, policy, and finance. The consensus? AI strategy is no longer about experimentation but deep institutional change, with a major focus on the next wave of “physical AI.”
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says the massive funding for AI startups with no product is “unsustainable” and looks “bubble-like.” He argues Google is insulated from any crash and maintains a six-month lead over Chinese AI labs.
Google is building a native app lock directly into Android 17. Fresh leaks show it will hide the contents of notifications from locked apps. This could finally standardize a key privacy feature across Android.
