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News•Feb 1, 2026
Shock Report Claims Android Apps Have Leaked over 730TB of User Data and Google Secrets - Here Are some of...
A recent security study uncovered that Android AI applications have collectively leaked nearly 730 terabytes of user data, alongside hard‑coded secrets that expose cloud infrastructure and payment systems. The research examined dozens of popular AI‑driven apps on Google Play, finding API keys, database passwords, and encryption certificates embedded directly in the code. These secrets enable attackers to tap into backend services, potentially siphoning personal information and financial credentials. The findings highlight a systemic weakness in app development practices across the Android ecosystem.
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News•Jan 31, 2026
When Agentic AI Systems Fall Into the Wrong Hands
Agentic AI systems—software that can make decisions and act independently—are increasingly embedded in consumer devices, enterprise tools, and critical infrastructure. Their growing autonomy promises efficiency gains but also introduces privacy breaches, security vulnerabilities, and ethical dilemmas when actions exceed human...
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News•Jan 30, 2026
This Startup, Backed by Bill Gates, Is Looking to Transform Computing as We Know It - Optical Transistors Could Upend...
Neurophos, a startup funded by Bill Gates, introduced the Tulkas T100, an optical GPU that claims 470 petaFLOPS of compute power. The processor integrates large‑capacity RAM and SSD storage, targeting AI and high‑performance workloads. By using optical transistors, the chip...
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Deals•Dec 22, 2025
Picea Acquires iRobot in Chapter 11 Takeover
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...
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Deals•Dec 19, 2025
Swiss Startup Soverli Secures $2.6M Pre‑Seed Funding to Build Sovereign Smartphone OS
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,...
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Deals•Dec 16, 2025
Ubisoft Acquires Amazon’s Free‑to‑Play MOBA March of Giants
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...
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Deals•Dec 12, 2025
Intel to Acquire AI Chip Specialist SambaNova Systems
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.
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Deals•Dec 11, 2025
Disney Invests $1 Billion in OpenAI and Signs Three‑year Licensing Deal for Sora
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...
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Deals•Dec 4, 2025
Bending Spoons to Acquire Eventbrite for $500 Million
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...
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Deals•Nov 21, 2025
Bitfarm Converts $300M Debt Facility to Fund AI Data‑center Pivot
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...
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Deals•Oct 30, 2025
Figma Acquires AI Content Platform Weavy to Bolster AI Editing Capabilities
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.
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Deals•Oct 30, 2025
Bending Spoons to Acquire AOL for $1.5 Billion
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.
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Deals•Oct 29, 2025
Nvidia to Invest $1 Billion in Nokia to Accelerate AI‑RAN and 6G Development
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...
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Deals•Oct 29, 2025
Disney Acquires Majority Stake in FuboTV, Merging Live TV Businesses
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...
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Deals•Oct 27, 2025
World Bank Pledges $1B to Advance DRC’s Inga Hydro Project
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.
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Deals•Oct 27, 2025
OpenAI Acquires Software Applications Incorporated, Maker of Sky Mac App
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.
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Deals•Oct 22, 2025
Jaguar Land Rover Secures £1.5 Billion Government Loan After August 2025 Cyberattack
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...
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Deals•Oct 21, 2025
Salesforce Acquires Convergence.ai, Bolstering UK AI Engineering and R&D
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.
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Deals•Oct 19, 2025
Flint Raises $5M Seed Led by Accel to Build Autonomous AI-Driven Websites
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.
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Deals•Oct 17, 2025
Canva Acquired Affinity (Serif) in 2024
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.
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Deals•Oct 16, 2025
Investor Consortium Buys Electronic Arts for $55B
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...
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Deals•Sep 29, 2025
Proposed $55B Takeover of Electronic Arts by Saudi‑backed Group Including PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners
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.
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