Layoffs Are Starting 2026, And AI Is Already a Factor
The new year is already bringing a wave of job cuts. Business Insider reports that AI is being named as a direct reason for layoffs at companies like Angi, which is shedding 350 positions.
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Webb Telescope Shows Our Sun’s Fiery Future in Stunning Detail
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured an incredibly detailed image of the Helix Nebula, a dying star 650 light-years away. The photo shows the star’s crumbling remains seeding space with the raw materials for future worlds.
Meta Bets Big on Nuclear to Power Its AI Future
Meta is locking in nuclear power for the next two decades to feed its energy-hungry data centers. The company is buying from existing plants and funding new small modular reactor projects to secure its AI ambitions.
TikTok Splits US Staff Ahead of Forced Sale
TikTok is reorganizing its US workforce into two separate companies ahead of a forced divestment. The move ensures ByteDance retains control over key global functions like e-commerce and advertising.
Hoa Phat Agriculture Raises $48M in Oversubscribed Vietnam IPO
Hoa Phat Agriculture, a unit of Vietnam’s largest steelmaker, has successfully raised $48 million in its initial public offering. The IPO was oversubscribed, with bids for 35.7 million shares against an offer of 30 million. The company is targeting revenue to exceed 12 trillion dong by 2030.
Samsung’s Phone Rebranding Game is Getting Confusing
Samsung appears ready to launch the same budget 5G phone under two different names. The Galaxy A07 5G, expected to feature a Dimensity 6300 chip and a 6,000mAh battery, has been spotted with the alias Galaxy M17e. This isn’t a new tactic, but it highlights a confusing market strategy.
Stablecoin Volumes Hit $33 Trillion as USDC Takes the Lead
Stablecoin transaction volumes exploded to $33 trillion in 2025, a 72% surge. The growth, fueled by new US crypto laws, saw Circle’s USDC process more transactions than Tether’s USDT for the first time.
Google Just Forced AI Into Your Gmail Inbox
Google announced a major change to Gmail on Thursday, introducing an AI Inbox view. The new feature, powered by Gemini 3, replaces the chronological message list with a summarized briefing. The goal is to turn Gmail into a proactive assistant, but the shift may not feel optional for users.
The AI Gap Is Real for Small Businesses. Here’s How to Not Fail.
A new discussion highlights the growing AI divide for SMBs. The key to competing isn’t a huge budget, but a focused, practical approach to implementation.
Samsung’s Q4 2025 Profit Soars, But There’s a Catch
Samsung Electronics has posted strong preliminary results for the fourth quarter of 2025. Sales and operating profit are up significantly, fueled by its memory business. However, the success is creating pressure on other divisions.