YouTube is now letting U.S. creators take a cut of their earnings in cryptocurrency. They can opt to receive payouts in PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin, which has a market cap of nearly $4 billion. This marks a significant, if quiet, step into crypto for Google’s video giant.
Microsoft has released Visual Studio Code version 1.107, a major update focused on multi-agent AI workflows. The introduction of Agent HQ and consolidated Chat view aims to make Copilot and custom agents work together seamlessly. The update also brings native support for the TypeScript 7.0 Preview.
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.
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.
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.
Disney is making a massive, multi-pronged bet on OpenAI. The entertainment giant is investing $1 billion and signing a deal to bring over 200 of its iconic characters to OpenAI’s Sora video generation model.
According to Forbes, European and Middle Eastern companies now make up half the drivers of the 2025 Midas List Europe, with Stripe hitting a $106.7B valuation and Revolut soaring to $75B. The list highlights a powerful mix of fintech giants, AI labs like Safe Superintelligence, and strategic exits l
