Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 Insider build that reworks the voice typing interface. The update removes a distracting full-screen overlay, integrating status directly into the touch keyboard. It’s a small change that could make a big difference for tablet and touch users.
Microsoft is prepping Windows Insiders for a new era of AI agents that will live on the taskbar. The first to arrive is the Researcher agent from Microsoft 365 Copilot, with a new framework to support more in the future. This is part of a substantial final 2025 preview build that also updates File E
The Swedish fintech giant Klarna is diving deeper into crypto. Its new partnership with Coinbase will allow institutional investors to provide capital using stablecoins, a move that follows the launch of its own KlarnaUSD token in late November 2023.
Blykalla has secured $50 million in new funding to accelerate its Sealer-55 small modular reactor. The round was co-led by US SMR firm Oklo, which has its own data center power deals. The money will push testing and design forward, with a clear focus on powering digital infrastructure.
WatchGuard is scrambling after confirming attackers are actively exploiting a critical new firewall vulnerability. The flaw allows complete remote takeover of vulnerable Firebox devices. This is the latest in a string of similar high-severity attacks.
Frontier, the carbon-buying group backed by tech giants, is putting another $44.2 million into Canadian carbon removal. Their latest deal is with Nulife GreenTech, which uses a pressure-cooker-like process to turn biowaste into storable carbon. It’s part of a major spending spree on future carbon cr
Liberty Global is continuing its European sell-off, agreeing to sell UPC Slovakia for €95 million. The deal values the unit at about 7x its projected 2025 EBITDA.
A crew member on the Italian ferry Fantastic has been charged after authorities discovered sophisticated malware on the ship’s systems. The software could have allowed remote control of navigation and propulsion. The incident has triggered a high-stakes probe into potential state-sponsored sabotage.
ByteDance has reportedly agreed to divest TikTok’s US operations to a consortium including Oracle and Silver Lake. The deal, set to close by January 22, 2026, aims to address national security concerns but still needs Chinese approval.
A new wave of automated attacks is hitting enterprise VPNs. Researchers observed a huge spike in scripted login attempts against Palo Alto and Cisco gateways, all following a uniform pattern.
