Forget vanity metrics. New data from Brex, based on actual spending from 35,000+ companies, shows which AI startups are winning real budgets. The results highlight a massive shift toward developer tools and hint at the next wave of practical AI.
The EV hype cycle has officially crashed into reality. After years of euphoric projections, automakers like GM and Ford are taking massive financial hits as they scale back electric vehicle plans and double down on gas-powered trucks and SUVs instead.
The demand for AI is “red hot,” but 2026 will test its sustainability. Editors are watching Nvidia’s march to $500 billion in revenue and whether AI’s promise of automation actually leads to fewer jobs.
A new report from SHRM reveals a stark CEO agenda. Artificial intelligence adoption is now their number one goal, even above revenue growth. Yet, economic uncertainty and rising labor costs are creating major pressure for more job cuts and restructuring next year.
The CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer is putting Alphabet back on its watchlist. This reverses a March exit prompted by AI and antitrust fears that have since changed dramatically. Now, Gemini 3 and a big legal win are changing the narrative.
In an unprecedented data grab, the pirate site Anna’s Archive has scraped and released nearly 300 terabytes of data from Spotify. The leak includes metadata for 256 million tracks and audio files for 86 million pieces of music, representing about 99.6% of listens on the platform.
In a massive move to secure its energy future, Alphabet is buying data center power specialist Intersect. The $4.75 billion cash deal is all about getting the electricity Google needs, faster.
A major power project is taking shape in Southwest Virginia. An independent power producer has signed a letter of intent to develop a massive natural gas power solution for a planned data center hub, aiming to solve the industry’s biggest bottleneck.
Italy’s competition authority has fined Apple a hefty $115 million, alleging the company abuses its market power with App Tracking Transparency. The regulator claims Apple imposes the privacy rules on developers but not itself. Apple strongly disagrees and will appeal the decision.
Romania’s water management agency was hit by a major ransomware attack starting December 20, compromising around 1,000 IT systems. The attackers used Windows BitLocker to encrypt files and left ransom notes, but on-site staff kept critical dam and water operations running normally.
