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Author: Gabriel Novak

Gabriel Novak is a seasoned technology columnist and industry analyst at IMDControls.com, specializing in semiconductor supply chains, processor architectures, and emerging hardware trends that shape industrial computing. With a decade of experience studying global chip production and its impact on automation and embedded systems, Gabriel provides in-depth analysis of how shifting supply dynamics, fabrication advancements, and processor roadmaps influence the next generation of industrial controllers and edge devices. His columns bridge the worlds of manufacturing strategy and silicon innovation, offering readers a clear view of how component evolution drives performance, reliability, and long-term sustainability across the automation sector.
Anthropic’s $10 Billion Bet: The AI Arms Race Gets Even Crazier
AIInnovationStartups

Anthropic’s $10 Billion Bet: The AI Arms Race Gets Even Crazier

According to an exclusive report, Anthropic is in talks to raise another $10 billion, which would value the Claude-maker at $350 billion. This comes just months after a $13 billion round. The capital war with OpenAI is reaching unimaginable scale.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 7, 2026
Alphabet’s Stock Rally Puts It on the Brink of Passing Apple
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Alphabet’s Stock Rally Puts It on the Brink of Passing Apple

Alphabet is on the verge of reclaiming the title of the second-largest U.S. company by market value, a spot it hasn’t held since 2018. This comes after its stock surged over 60% in the past year, dramatically outpacing Apple’s sub-10% gain.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 7, 2026
Uganda’s Election Fears Spark a Huge Bitchat Download Surge
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Uganda’s Election Fears Spark a Huge Bitchat Download Surge

Fears of an internet blackout ahead of Uganda’s presidential election have led to a massive spike in downloads for the mesh networking app Bitchat. The surge follows calls from opposition leader Bobi Wine and a warning from regulators. This pattern mirrors the app’s use in recent protests in Nepal a

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 7, 2026
KKR and Oak Hill drop $1.9 billion on European data center builder GTR
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KKR and Oak Hill drop $1.9 billion on European data center builder GTR

European data center developer Global Technical Realty (GTR) has secured a massive $1.9 billion equity investment. The capital comes from KKR, which added $1.5 billion to its existing stake, and new investor Oak Hill Capital, which committed $400 million. The funding will fuel a major expansion acro

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 7, 2026
Goldman Sachs Warns the AI Profit Party Might Be Half Empty
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Goldman Sachs Warns the AI Profit Party Might Be Half Empty

A sobering note from Goldman Sachs suggests the massive AI spending spree by tech giants is on a collision course with reality. Analysts warn that to justify current investment levels, companies need over $1 trillion in annual profit, but consensus estimates are only for $450 billion.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 7, 2026
Fast Company’s 2026 Best Workplaces for Innovators Is Now Open
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Fast Company’s 2026 Best Workplaces for Innovators Is Now Open

Fast Company has officially opened the application window for its 2026 Best Workplaces for Innovators awards. This marks the eighth year of the program, which now includes 19 categories, with a brand-new focus on Skilled Labor.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 7, 2026
GameStop CEO’s $3.5 Billion Payday Hinges on a $100 Billion Dream
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GameStop CEO’s $3.5 Billion Payday Hinges on a $100 Billion Dream

GameStop has announced a massive, entirely at-risk compensation package for CEO Ryan Cohen. He gets nothing unless he can increase the company’s market value more than tenfold to $100 billion and hit major profit goals.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 7, 2026
This startup is turning retail’s return nightmare into a side hustle goldmine
InnovationSoftwareStartups

This startup is turning retail’s return nightmare into a side hustle goldmine

Returns are a financial and ecological disaster for retailers. A startup called rScan is turning that problem into an opportunity for enterprising resellers with a smart barcode-scanning app and data platform.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 7, 2026
Ledger’s Third-Party Breach Leaks Customer Data, Again
CybersecurityHardware

Ledger’s Third-Party Breach Leaks Customer Data, Again

Crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger is dealing with another data breach, this time via its third-party payment processor. While crypto keys are safe, leaked customer names and contact info are a goldmine for scammers planning future attacks.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 7, 2026
China’s Rare Earth Threat Is a Gut Punch for Japan Inc.
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China’s Rare Earth Threat Is a Gut Punch for Japan Inc.

China is escalating export controls on rare earths and related tech to Japan, targeting a key vulnerability. Japanese firms have tried to diversify for a decade, but a 3-month disruption could still cost $4.2 billion and hit GDP.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 7, 2026

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