Banning Big Investors Won’t Fix the Housing Crisis
A proposal to ban institutional investors from buying homes is gaining political traction. The data shows it’s a bad idea that would hurt homebuilders and reduce supply, making affordability worse.
Author: Natalie Brooks
Natalie Brooks brings a distinctive perspective to technology journalism through her specialized focus on industrial computing systems and automation technologies, where she deciphers complex technical implementations for broader industry audiences. Her analytical approach particularly illuminates how IoT architectures and edge computing solutions are transforming traditional manufacturing and logistics sectors. With a methodology shaped by hands-on system evaluations, she consistently identifies meaningful patterns in emerging technologies that others might overlook, bridging the gap between engineering specifications and real-world business impact. This unique vantage point allows her to forecast how industrial innovations will cascade through adjacent technology sectors.
Anthropic’s $10B Round Would Value It at a Staggering $350B
According to Bloomberg Business, AI startup Anthropic is in talks to raise $10 billion in a new funding round that would value the company at $350 billion. Singapore’s GIC and Coatue Management are set to lead, with previous backers Microsoft and Nvidia also expected to participate. This marks a mas
China Bets $10 Billion on Shanghai to Beat US in Tech Race
China is funneling $10 billion into over 50 major technology projects in Shanghai’s Pudong district in 2026. The plan, backed by local party chief Chen Jinning, aims to accelerate AI, semiconductor, and aviation industries with minimal regulatory interference. This is a direct move to turn financial
Apple’s lead Safari designer jumps ship to an AI browser startup
In a major early 2026 talent move, Apple’s lead Safari designer, Marco Triverio, has left to join The Browser Company, maker of Arc and Dia. The startup’s CEO is aggressively building an “AI interface” dream team, poaching another former Apple designer in the process. This highlights the intensifyin
Payhawk Eyes $2 Billion Valuation in New $100M+ Funding Round
The Bulgarian expense management startup Payhawk is reportedly in discussions for a major funding round. This new capital could push its valuation to a staggering $2 billion, signaling strong investor confidence in European fintech outside of the AI hype cycle.
Stalkerware Boss Pleads Guilty, Faces 15 Years in Prison
Bryan Fleming, creator of the pcTattletale stalkerware, has pleaded guilty to selling software designed to spy on people without their knowledge. His company collapsed in 2024 after a massive hack that exposed nearly 140,000 customer accounts.
Intel’s Wildcat Lake: The Quiet, Efficient Chip You Didn’t See Coming
Intel has stealthily launched its third-generation Core processor family, codenamed Wildcat Lake. It’s a six-core chip built for efficiency and small form factors, not raw speed.
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang is “perfectly fine” with a California billionaire tax
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says he’s “perfectly fine” with a proposed California tax on billionaires, a levy that could cost him nearly $8 billion. He argues that Silicon Valley’s talent pool, not tax policy, is what keeps companies like his anchored there.
Musk’s xAI just raised $20 billion. Here’s what it’s for.
Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has secured a massive $20 billion in its latest funding round. The cash is earmarked for a rapid expansion of its data center infrastructure to power its Grok chatbot and future AI models. The build-out, however, is facing pushback from local communities over its environ
Qualcomm’s Big Bet: Samsung To Make Its Next Flagship Chip
In a major strategic shift, Qualcomm is reportedly in talks for Samsung to manufacture its next flagship mobile chip. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 would be built on Samsung’s cutting-edge 2nm GAA process, marking a return to their partnership after five years.