Microsoft and Broadcom Are Teaming Up on Custom AI Chips
Microsoft is in talks with chipmaker Broadcom to co-design custom AI processors. This move is part of a major industry shift as cloud giants seek more control over their AI hardware.
Month: December 2025
Nvidia Wins US Approval to Sell H200 AI Chips to China
In a significant policy shift, the US is poised to approve Nvidia’s export of its H200 artificial intelligence chips to China. This follows a private meeting between CEO Jensen Huang and President Trump last week.
ICEBlock App Developer Sues US Government Over App Store Removal
Joshua Aaron, developer of the crowdsourced ICEBlock app, has filed a lawsuit against 14 representatives of the US government. He alleges unlawful threats and censorship after the app was pulled from the App Store last October following pressure from officials.
SoftBank and NVIDIA Could Pour $1B Into This Bezos-Backed Robot Brain
NVIDIA and SoftBank are reportedly in talks to invest over $1 billion into Skild AI, a robotics foundation model startup. The deal, which could close before Christmas, would value the 2023-founded company at nearly $14 billion.
Microsoft Said No to Flight Sim on PS5, Then Everything Changed
Microsoft Flight Simulator’s boss says he pitched a PlayStation port over two years ago and was told no. Sony’s interest later reversed that decision, which he believes kicked off the wider strategy of bringing Xbox games to rival consoles like PS5 and Switch.
Your Apps Are Data-Hungry Spies, But You Can Fight Back
A new report reveals a shocking amount of data collection happening through your phone. The security landscape is a triage nightmare, but simple user habits can drastically cut your risk.
Waymo Hits 450,000 Weekly Rides, Leaving Tesla in the Dust
According to investor Tiger Global, Waymo has surpassed 450,000 weekly paid robotaxi rides. This milestone, revealed in a letter viewed by CNBC, is nearly double the figure the Alphabet-owned unit reported in April.
Navitas and Cyient Bet Big on India’s GaN Future
Navitas Semiconductor and Cyient Semiconductors are teaming up to establish a full Gallium Nitride (GaN) ecosystem in India. The partnership aims to design products and modules for the country’s booming AI data center, electric mobility, and industrial markets.
Google Wants Your Android XR Headset to Be a PC Gaming Portal
Google is introducing PC Connect for Android XR, an app designed to seamlessly stream your PC desktop and games to compatible headsets. The feature supports multiple computers, letting users switch between them easily. It’s a clear push to make these early-stage headsets more versatile from day one.
IBM’s Db2 Gets a Hybrid Cloud Management Boost
IBM is rolling out new features for its Db2 database management console, targeting hybrid cloud and AI. The updates aim to unify control over the 42-year-old system across on-prem, cloud, and containerized deployments.