Meta’s $2 Billion Bet on an AI Agent
Meta is spending big to catch up in AI. Its acquisition of the buzzy startup Manus could bring powerful, task-handling AI agents to billions of users on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Month: December 2025
AI Glasses, Smart Fridges, and the Push for On-Device Smarts
This year’s tech previews are all about embedding AI directly into devices like glasses, security cameras, and home robots. The promise is faster, more private, and always-available intelligence. But is the hardware ready to deliver?
LG’s new Gallery TV is a direct shot at Samsung’s The Frame
LG is launching a new Gallery TV to compete with Samsung’s The Frame. It features a 4K MiniLED screen, a subscription art service with over 4,500 pieces, and even includes a physical frame. Full details are expected at CES next week.
Caterpillar’s Stock Boom Isn’t About Digging, It’s About AI Power
To power AI data centers, developers are buying hundreds of on-site generators. Caterpillar is capitalizing big time, with its power segment sales up 28% this year. But is this a sustainable boom or a bubble waiting to pop?
Meta’s $2B+ Manus Buy Puts AI Agents in Your Workflow
Meta just dropped a reported $2 billion-plus to acquire Manus, a startup whose AI agent handles tasks end-to-end. The plan is to bake this automation directly into Meta’s consumer and business products. Here’s what that shift from chat to execution actually means.
Sony’s PS5 Pro Gets a Quiet, Efficient Refresh
Sony has rolled out a revised PlayStation 5 Pro model focused on internal refinements. The new CFI-7100B01 version offers lower power consumption, quieter cooling, and a significantly improved DualSense controller battery, with no change to performance or the $840 price tag.
Octopus Energy Spins Off Its AI Tech Unit at a Huge Valuation
British energy firm Octopus Energy is spinning out its AI and software division, Kraken Technologies. The move comes after a $1 billion funding round that values Kraken at a staggering $8.65 billion.
Meta’s $2 Billion Bet on AI Agents
Meta is shelling out roughly $2 billion to acquire the buzzy AI startup Manus. The deal will see Manus’s advanced AI agents integrated across Meta’s family of apps.
Apple’s 2025 Software Was All About Looking Good and Getting Stuff Done
Apple’s 2025 software updates brought a major visual overhaul and powerful new productivity features. The changes signal a shift towards more desktop-like workflows on iPad and smarter, AI-assisted communication. It’s a year where polish met practicality.
AI’s 2026: Ads, IPOs, and a Search for What’s Next
The AI industry is entering a critical phase where making money is the top priority. Expect to see ads in your chatbot, a wave of startup IPOs, and new tech that tries to move beyond today’s large language models.