In a massive cybersecurity deal, ServiceNow has agreed to acquire Armis for $7.8 billion. The all-cash transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026 and aims to combine Armis’s asset intelligence with ServiceNow’s workflow automation.
A tech journalist reports that people are increasingly attributing personality and emotion to their AI assistants. This emotional connection, while not based in reality, is shaping how users interact with and depend on the technology.
Fairphone, known for its long-term software support, has had to pull an update for its Fairphone 4 model after users reported it completely bricked their phones. The update, version FP4.QREL.15.15.2, was pushed on December 23rd and caused devices to become unresponsive.
Google is working to bring a feature similar to the Pixel 10’s Magic Cue to more Android phones. Called “Contextual Suggestions,” it’s now in testing in Google Play Services version 25.49.32 beta. The feature uses your activity and location to offer helpful app actions.
Apple’s upcoming iOS 26.3 update is packed with features specifically for the European Union. It includes tools for easier pairing with non-Apple devices and data transfer to Android, all mandated by the Digital Markets Act.
Oyster, a platform for hiring and paying remote global teams, just hit a $1 billion valuation. Its explosive growth underscores a permanent shift in how companies build their workforces.
The metaverse startup frenzy of a few years ago has given way to a harsh reality. While a few giants like Roblox thrive, others have pivoted or been acquired. The dream looks very different now.
Park Chan-wook’s latest film, *No Other Choice*, is a darkly comedic thriller about a man who murders his competition for a job. In an interview with The Verge, the director reveals the project took 16 years to make, faced Hollywood skepticism, and why he added an AI twist.
Kodi 22 ‘Piers’ is moving forward with its second alpha build, which makes another significant leap in its underlying media engine. This release upgrades to FFmpeg 8 and brings official HEIF/HEIC image support, among other fixes.
A new study in *Patterns* had AI models play a game of visual telephone over 100 rounds. No matter the starting prompt, the systems always drifted toward the same 12 bland, often Western-centric motifs, like Gothic cathedrals or rainy Paris streets.
