One of the largest cryptocurrency miners is abandoning Bitcoin operations to build AI data centers. The two-year transition reflects shrinking crypto margins and booming AI demand. This could signal a broader industry trend.
A former PlayStation executive has revealed that God of War developer Santa Monica Studio canceled a new IP after Sony invested $25 million into development. The studio itself approached leadership to say the project wasn’t working despite having “really amazing concept and very interesting gameplay
South Africa is tackling its grid capacity crisis head-on with a R2-billion credit guarantee vehicle. The move is a direct response to the renewable energy industry’s calls for a way to finance crucial transmission expansion. This could be the key to unlocking thousands of megawatts of stalled clean
Akamai just dropped a bombshell during its Q3 earnings – all three major US cloud providers are now using its services. Their cloud infrastructure business grew 39% year-over-year to $81 million, accelerating from previous quarters.
Uber Freight is expanding its partnership with Better Trucks and making a strategic investment in the last-mile delivery provider. The collaboration combines Uber’s regional connectivity with Better Trucks’ urban operations and address validation technology. Both companies plan to enter new markets
Forget the jobs apocalypse – Gartner says we’re heading for “jobs chaos” instead. The research firm predicts AI will transform workplaces in complex ways between 2028 and 2029, creating more jobs than it eliminates. Businesses need to prepare for four distinct human-AI collaboration models.
Apple is in UK court fighting for permission to appeal a massive $2 billion fine over App Store competition practices. The hearing has been described as protracted and acrimonious, with Apple’s legal team criticizing the opposition’s lack of preparation. The outcome could set major precedents for te
Chinese tech giant Tencent posted strong quarterly results with 15% revenue growth driven by AI improvements. The company has been aggressively investing in AI infrastructure and cloud expansion.
A new workplace report paints a divided picture for 2026. While employee discontent grows, young workers in specific cities are seeing significant pay increases. The gap between struggling and thriving workers appears to be widening.
Paramount Skydance just lost 600 employees who chose buyouts over returning to the office five days a week. The mass exodus follows the company’s strict return-to-office mandate set to begin January 5. The departures cost the newly merged company $185 million in restructuring charges.
