Microsoft has pushed back a significant change to how Windows 11 devices get updates during initial setup. The feature, which would download security updates before first login, is now slated for January 2026 and won’t be on by default.
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.2, a major update aiming to reclaim its AI lead from Google. The release follows a reported “code red” after Google’s Gemini 3 Pro topped popular benchmarks. The new model comes in three versions and promises significant improvements in reasoning and factual accuracy.
Elon Musk has confirmed that reports of a SpaceX IPO targeting late 2026 are correct. However, he disputes recent claims of an $800 billion valuation and clarified that NASA will account for less than 5% of revenue next year.
Police in Goodyear, Arizona, are now using AI tools like ChatGPT to create suspect sketches. While they say it generates more tips, legal experts warn it introduces new biases and courtroom complications.
TCS is acquiring U.S.-based Salesforce partner Coastal Cloud in a $700 million all-cash deal. This is its second major Salesforce acquisition in two months, signaling a massive push into AI and cloud consulting.
Time magazine has declared the “Architects of AI” its 2025 Person of the Year. The honor goes to eight leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman, for their role in shaping the transformative technology. The announcement was made on December 11.
A major European research consortium is launching to tackle the challenges of high-power optical vortices. The €4.4 million initiative will train 15 doctoral researchers, aiming to turn these twisting light beams into a practical industrial tool.
Apple has shared its year-end download charts for the US App Store. The lists show a fascinating split between AI-powered newcomers and established utility giants, with some surprises in the paid app and games categories.
Venture capital is facing a brutal fundraising drought. New data shows capital raised and the number of new funds are plummeting, setting up the worst year in nearly a decade. The timing couldn’t be worse for a generation of startups.
Google’s $2 billion data center campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is now up and running. The facility, which could eventually span over 700 acres, will power services like Google Maps and Gemini AI. The company is holding a community forum to address local concerns about energy and pollution.
