Prediction Markets Are Booming. Here’s What’s Next.
Prediction markets are having a moment, with Polymarket launching its US app after CFTC approval. The space is seeing soaring valuations and intense competition. But can it last?
Month: December 2025
EU Claims Credit for Apple and Google’s New Phone-Switching Tool
The European Commission is taking a victory lap, stating that upcoming tools from Apple and Google to easily transfer data between iPhone and Android are a “direct result” of the Digital Markets Act. The functionality, which will roll out globally, is currently in testing for iOS 26 and Android Cana
Microsoft’s Big Windows 11 Gaming Push: What’s Coming in 2025
Microsoft is outlining a roadmap of significant gaming optimizations for Windows 11. Key updates include expanding the Xbox Full Screen Experience beyond handhelds and bringing Auto SR AI upscaling to AMD Ryzen AI hardware in early 2026. The company is also promising deeper system-level improvements
ReStory is a cozy game about fixing 2000s gadgets
ReStory is an upcoming indie game where you repair iconic 2000s gadgets in a Tokyo shop. The gameplay mixes tinkering with devices and meaningful customer conversations.
OpenAI Hires Slack CEO to Lead Its Revenue Push
OpenAI has hired Slack CEO Denise Dresser as its new chief revenue officer. The move signals a major push to turn its advanced AI into a profitable enterprise business.
Google’s AI Chips Might Need a New Name, Thanks to a Trademark Fight
Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) are facing a legal challenge over their name. A smaller chip company, Tachyum, claims it owns the “TPU” trademark and is petitioning the U.S. Trademark Office to defend it. This could force Google to rename its flagship AI hardware.
Microsoft’s $17.5bn AI Bet on India is a Huge Deal
Microsoft is committing a massive $17.5 billion to build AI infrastructure in India over four years starting in 2026. This follows a $3 billion pledge earlier this year and comes as Google and AWS also pour billions into the country. It’s a clear signal of the global AI arms race shifting into high
North Korean Hackers Are Now Exploiting That Critical React Bug
The critical React2Shell vulnerability is now being exploited by actors linked to North Korea, according to new research. They’re using it to deploy a sophisticated remote access trojan that uses Ethereum smart contracts for stealth.
EU Launches Antitrust Probe Into Google’s AI Search Tools
The European Commission has launched a formal antitrust investigation into Google’s AI search tools, AI Overview and AI Mode. The probe focuses on whether Google is using content from websites and YouTube without compensation to train its AI, harming competition.
Google’s Pixel 9 Pro display woes lead to a 3-year repair program
Google has confirmed display issues on a “limited number” of Pixel 9 Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold devices. The company is offering free repairs or replacements for three years from the original purchase date, though devices with cracked screens or water damage may not qualify.