Germany Wasted €35 Million on 17,000 Useless ‘Secure’ Phones
A German audit report reveals a massive procurement failure. The Finance Ministry bought thousands of high-security phones that were incompatible with the government’s own IT systems.
Month: December 2025
Ex-Factorial execs bet €400k on a human-first writing platform
Three former Factorial executives have launched Ramensoft, bootstrapping it with €400k of their own capital. Their first product is Fika, a blogging and newsletter platform designed to prioritize human writing and authentic audience connection, even as AI-generated content floods the web.
Lumentum Adds Onsemi’s CFO to Its Board. Here’s Why It Matters.
Lumentum has expanded its board to nine members with the appointment of Thad Trent, the current CFO of onsemi. The move brings deep semiconductor finance and manufacturing expertise to the photonics company’s leadership as it targets AI infrastructure growth.
Fluency Raises $40M to Put AI Agents in Charge of Your Ads
Fluency, a digital advertising operating system, has secured a $40 million Series A investment. The funding will fuel its push into agentic AI, aiming to automate campaign management for brands and agencies.
NetJets Just Made a $200 Million Bet on Starlink for Its Jets
Fractional jet operator NetJets is partnering with SpaceX’s Starlink to equip its fleet with high-speed satellite internet. The deal, potentially worth over $200 million, marks a significant shift in the competitive landscape for business aviation connectivity.
Windows 11 Canary gets a big gaming and AI boost
Microsoft is pushing out a hefty update for Windows 11 testers in the Canary Channel. Build 28020.1362 brings performance tweaks for handheld gaming PCs and expands AI features to external webcams, among dozens of other tweaks.
Apple’s New iPhone Tool Makes Switching to Android Way Easier
Apple is finally building a tool to help you leave. The first beta of iOS 26.3 includes a native “Transfer to Android” feature for wirelessly moving messages, photos, and contacts. It’s a significant move, likely pushed by European rules, that could make platform switching feel safe for the first ti
US Launches ‘Pax Silica’ Chip Alliance, Excluding Taiwan
The US has formed a new international group, ‘Pax Silica,’ to secure the semiconductor supply chain. The initial members include South Korea, Japan, and the Netherlands, but Taiwan—which makes 60% of the world’s chips—is not included. The move underscores the geopolitical battle over critical tech i
Cisco’s Wild 2025: New Leaders, New Partner Plan, AI Push
2025 was a year of seismic shifts for Cisco. The company unveiled its new Cisco 360 partner program, appointed a new channel chief, saw major executive changes, and went all-in on AI investments and acquisitions.
Meta Goes All-In on AI, Even If It Means Using Rivals’ Tools
According to internal documents, Meta is aggressively integrating AI tools from competitors like Google and OpenAI into daily work. The company has even migrated to Google Workspace to “unlock AI-driven capabilities” and is tying employee performance to AI results.