Apple’s market capitalization has climbed back to $4 trillion, returning the company to second place among the world’s most valuable corporations. While rivals pour hundreds of billions into artificial intelligence, Apple’s restrained approach is winning investor approval.
OpenAI is quietly developing a new social network and considering biometric identity verification to combat bots, according to Forbes. The platform may use Worldcoin’s iris-scanning Orbs or similar technologies to ensure users are real people.
Southwest Airlines reported a sharp improvement in fourth-quarter performance and outlined broad strategic changes aimed at boosting profitability. Management said the initiatives are already translating into stronger financial momentum heading into 2026.
Tesla will discontinue production of its Model S and Model X vehicles and convert its Fremont factory to manufacture Optimus humanoid robots. Elon Musk said the transition will begin in the second quarter, with long-term output targeted at up to one million robots annually.
Tether has accumulated roughly 140 tonnes of physical gold worth about $23 billion, making it the world’s largest private holder of the metal. The stablecoin issuer is buying up to two tonnes per week as it positions itself as a gold-backed financial powerhouse.
Blue Origin introduced its TeraWave satellite communications network, promising data speeds of up to 6 terabits per second for enterprise clients. The constellation is set for deployment by 2027, positioning it as a high-capacity rival to Starlink.
OpenAI is projected to post a net loss of around $14 billion this year as soaring AI infrastructure costs outpace revenue growth. Analysts warn the company could run out of cash within 18 months despite plans to reach profitability by 2030.
AMD has introduced the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, an upgraded gaming-focused processor delivering higher boost speeds and a modest performance uplift over its predecessor.
Warren Buffett will step aside as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway this week after six decades, marking the end of one of the most successful leadership tenures in corporate history.
Hardware manufacturers are starting to reduce memory and performance in new devices, with HP becoming the first major brand to halve RAM in its latest laptop lineup amid growing component shortages.
The U.S. Department of Defense has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s xAI to integrate Grok models into its internal GenAI.mil platform, expanding secure AI use across military operations.
Alphabet has agreed to acquire data center infrastructure firm Intersect for $4.75 billion, strengthening its physical backbone for artificial intelligence and cloud computing growth.
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a major environmental burden, with new research estimating massive electricity consumption, water use, and carbon emissions tied to global data centers in 2025.
Tech entrepreneur and biohacker Bryan Johnson claims artificial intelligence and experimental medicine could make human immortality achievable within 15 years, despite unresolved risks.
Nvidia is preparing to scale back production of its GeForce RTX 50 graphics cards as surging memory and storage prices dampen consumer upgrade demand, particularly in key Asian markets.