Technology

Musk's xAI buys third building to expand AI compute power

Dec 30 (Reuters) - Elon Musk ‌said on Tuesday his artificial intelligence startup xAI has ‌bought a third building to expand its infrastructure, ‌aiming to boost training capacity to nearly 2 gigawatts of compute power.

Social media

Social media users says app glitch has them seeing the same videos again and again

The timing of the glitch has prompted some speculation about a potential connection to recent corporate changes at TikTok.

Technology

Meta is sued by US Virgin Islands over ads for scams, dangers to children

Dec 30 (Reuters) - The attorney general ‌of the U.S. Virgin Islands has sued Meta Platforms, accusing the Facebook and Instagram owner of ‌deliberately profiting from advertisements for scams and failing to keep its social media platforms safe for ‌children.

Video games

Top 10 video games of 2025: Indie titles dominate a year overshadowed by AI

When it comes to video games, players abhor AI.

Technology

Two US cyber experts plead guilty to cooperating with notorious ransomware gang

WASHINGTON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - ‌Two U.S. cybersecurity professionals have pleaded guilty after they were accused of ‌working with a notorious ransomware gang to shake down American targets, ‌the Justice Department said in a statement on Tuesday.

Technology

Warner Bros likely to reject Paramount's latest hostile bid, source says

Dec 30 (Reuters) - Warner Bros ‌Discovery will likely reject Paramount Skydance's amended $108.4 billion hostile bid for the storied ‌Hollywood studio despite a personal guarantee from billionaire Larry Ellison backing the ‌media giant's offer, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Technology

SoftBank completes $41 billion investment in OpenAI, deepening bet on AI

Dec 30 (Reuters) - SoftBank ‌Group said it completed a $41 billion investment in OpenAI, one of ‌the largest-ever private funding rounds that would give the Japanese ‌firm a stake of about 11% in the ChatGPT maker.

Technology

The new billionaires of the AI boom

Just like past tech booms, the latest frenzy has produced a group of billionaires – at least on paper – from smaller start-ups.

AI

Nvidia, Lenovo and Samsung to test consumer appetite for AI at CES

The show floor this year will be particularly populated with AI-powered hardware, including the sort of smart glasses popularised by Meta Platforms Inc and that Snap Inc and Apple Inc are planning to launch by the end of 2026.

AI

Meta to acquire startup Manus, adding agents to bolster AI bet

Meta Platforms Inc. has agreed to acquire Singapore-based startup Manus, adding a popular artificial intelligence agent as the social-media company works to build a business around its massive AI investment.

Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks: 2025 the 'tipping point' as incidents highlight risks

Jaguar Land Rover, Marks & Spencer and Harrods were some of the biggest firms to be targeted in the UK this year.

Mobile apps

Tough job market has people using dating apps to get interviews

Most people use dating apps to find love. Tiffany Chau used one to hunt for a summer internship.

Technology

LG debuts Samsung-inspired artwork TV, joining a popular category

Like Samsung's offering, called The Frame, LG's equivalent will let consumers choose between a range of stylish bezels that can be switched out after purchase.

Gadgets

Can Apple’s AirPod translation get you through Tokyo? We tested it

A non-Japanese-speaking first-time visitor used Apple's new in-ear translation feature to connect with locals at bars, sushi classes and even a fire ritual.

Social media

Worn down by worry, parents look longingly at Australia’s social media ban

After the country barred children under 16 from using social media, many parents have been asking whether similarly tough action is needed in their own countries.

Smartwatch

Fitbit vs. Apple Watch: Which one should you get?

If you're still trying to sort out your 2026 New Year's resolutions, chances are you're debating whether or not you need a Fitbit or an Apple Watch.

Cybersecurity

How a man in the US lost US$500,000 in savings to an elaborate scam on the rise

Pig butchering scams have been tied to a rise in crime syndicate-run scam compounds, especially out of South-East Asia where the pandemic emptied out casino towns.

Technology

Meta to acquire Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI features

Dec 29 (Reuters) - Meta said ‌on Monday it would acquire Chinese artificial intelligence ‌startup Manus, as the technology giant accelerates efforts ‌to integrate advanced AI across its platforms.

Technology

Britain's Octopus Energy to spin out Kraken at $8.65 billion valuation

Dec 29 (Reuters) - Britain's Octopus ‌Energy said on Monday it will spin off its technology arm, ‌Kraken, as an independent company valued at $8.65 billion, after a ‌funding round led by U.S. investment firm D1 Capital Partners.

Technology

Verisk pulls plug on $2.4 billion AccuLynx deal after FTC review delay

Dec 29 (Reuters) - Data analytics firm ‌Verisk said on Monday it had pulled the plug on its ‌planned $2.35 billion acquisition of roofing software maker AccuLynx, pinning the ‌termination on a regulatory review delay.