
Microsoft unveiled a scanner that identifies backdoors in open‑weight large language models by examining attention patterns, memorization leaks, and trigger flexibility. The tool can flag poisoned models before they are deployed, giving developers a concrete method to audit model integrity. By providing transparent diagnostics, Microsoft aims to restore confidence as AI adoption accelerates across enterprises. The announcement underscores the company’s broader push toward responsible AI governance.

Fiber aside, there could be a nearer-term way of alleviating the memory crisis, too.

Safer Internet Day 2026 spotlighted the safe, responsible use of AI, prompting VPN leaders to embed privacy into generative tools. Proton introduced Lumo, an open‑source chatbot that encrypts every conversation and refuses to train on user data. ExpressVPN announced ExpressAI,...

The Zettlab D6 Ultra is a six‑bay NAS built around an Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor, offering dual 10 GbE and USB4 connectivity and optional 32 GB DDR5 memory. Its ZettOS platform supports Docker, VMs, and local AI model hosting via Intel AI...

Microsoft’s 2026 Global Online Safety Survey reveals that 58% of UK residents encountered a major online risk in 2025, with fraud and cyberbullying topping the list. Generative AI usage has surged to 28% weekly, up from 9% three years earlier,...

As humanoid robots enter daily life, privacy shifts from policy promises to architectural design.

AI video generation has leapt forward since the infamous 2023 Will Smith spaghetti deepfake, which exposed early technology’s flaws. Over the past three years, advancements in diffusion models and text‑to‑video pipelines have turned chaotic clips into photorealistic, high‑resolution productions. The...

Gartner projects European sovereign cloud IaaS spending will more than triple, rising from $6.7 billion in 2025 to over $23.1 billion in 2027, outpacing the global market whose spend is expected to double. This rapid expansion positions Europe as the third‑largest spender...

iRobot, the maker of Roomba robot vacuums, was taken over by Chinese contract‑manufacturing firm Picea as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. The deal was announced last week and the new owners assure customers that app support and warranties will...

Soverli, a Swiss cybersecurity startup, announced it has closed a $2.6 million pre‑seed round led by Founderful to develop a sovereign operating‑system layer for smartphones. The funding will be used to expand engineering, forge OEM partnerships, and integrate enterprise productivity tools,...

Ubisoft announced it has acquired the rights to Amazon’s free‑to‑play MOBA March of Giants, with development to continue under Ubisoft and the original Amazon Montreal team. The deal brings the game’s creative director from Rainbow Six Siege into Ubisoft to...

Intel has signed a non‑binding term sheet to acquire SambaNova Systems, an AI chip maker, as it seeks to catch up with rivals AMD and Nvidia. The deal, reported on Dec 12 2025, remains in early stages with no disclosed valuation.

The Walt Disney Company announced a three‑year licensing agreement with OpenAI for its Sora AI video tool and a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI. The deal grants Disney’s characters access to Sora while giving OpenAI a strategic corporate backer. The...
Bending Spoons announced it will acquire ticketing platform Eventbrite for approximately $500 million, aiming to revive the stalled brand. The deal includes a cash payment of $4.50 per share, representing an 81% premium, and reflects Bending Spoons' strategy of buying well‑known...

Bitfarm, a major Bitcoin miner, announced it will repurpose a $300 million Macquarie debt facility to finance the conversion of its mining sites into AI data‑center services, targeting a 350 MW facility in Pennsylvania. The move marks a strategic shift away from...

Italian app developer Bending Spoons announced it will acquire internet icon AOL for approximately $1.5 billion, funding the deal with a newly secured $2.8 billion debt package. The acquisition adds AOL’s email and portal services to Bending Spoons’ growing portfolio of consumer software brands.

Figma announced it has acquired Weavy, an AI content platform that integrates multiple generative AI models into a single browser‑based canvas. The acquisition aims to expand Figma's image, video, animation, and VFX editing tools, enhancing AI‑driven creativity for its users.

On October 29, Disney closed a deal with FuboTV that merges their live TV operations, giving Disney a 70% stake in the streaming platform. The transaction consolidates Disney's and Fubo's channel offerings after a carriage dispute with YouTube TV. Deal...

Nvidia announced a $1 billion strategic investment into Nokia to support development of AI‑ready networks, including AI‑RAN products and collaboration on 5G‑Advanced and 6G technologies. The partnership includes integrating Nvidia's AI‑RAN offerings into Nokia's RAN portfolio and joint work on...

The World Bank has pledged $1 billion to help advance the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Inga hydroelectric expansion, including an initial $250 million installment in 2025 to de-risk the project and attract private capital for the Inga III phase.

OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Incorporated, the developer of the Sky app for macOS, to accelerate deeper ChatGPT integration into the Mac operating system. The move aims to provide system‑level AI capabilities that could rival or replace Siri on Macs.

Jaguar Land Rover obtained a £1.5 billion government loan (approx. $2.0 billion) to support core operations and suppliers following an August 2025 cyberattack that halted production for 5–6 weeks. The loan aims to help JLR recover from estimated losses and...

Salesforce has acquired Convergence.ai, expanding its UK engineering and R&D capability outside North America. The acquisition was referenced in the context of Salesforce's AI strategy at Dreamforce 2025.

Flint announced a $5 million seed round led by Accel, joined by Sheryl Sandberg’s venture fund (Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners) and Neo to develop self-updating, AI-driven websites that generate and optimize content without human input.

The article references Canva's 2024 acquisition of Affinity (the Serif creative apps maker). No financial terms are disclosed and the piece focuses on Affinity making its iPad apps free ahead of a planned Oct 30 announcement.

An investor consortium comprising the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners acquired Electronic Arts in a $55 billion takeover. The deal transfers EA ownership to the consortium, which may impact future IP decisions such as the Dead...

A consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, along with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, announced a proposed $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts. The deal, revealed on 2025-09-29, has prompted controversy and public backlash from EA creators.