Earnings and Jobs: A Huge Week for Markets
The financial calendar is packed. Two Magnificent Seven giants report earnings, while Friday’s jobs data could shift the Fed’s rate-cut timeline. It’s a pivotal moment for market direction.
Author: Darren Holt
Darren Holt brings a distinctive perspective to technology journalism through his specialized focus on industrial computing ecosystems and automation infrastructure, where he deciphers complex technical integrations for both enterprise and engineering audiences. His analytical approach to emerging technologies—particularly industrial IoT and smart manufacturing systems—stems from hands-on experience evaluating how edge computing transforms traditional production environments. Darren consistently demystifies the convergence of operational technology with enterprise IT, offering readers practical insights into next-generation industrial architectures. This unique vantage point enables him to forecast how industrial automation trends will reshape global manufacturing paradigms.
OnePlus 10 Pro gets a bonus Android 16 update, breaking its own promise
In a surprising move, OnePlus has begun rolling out the stable Oxygen OS 16 update to the OnePlus 10 Pro. The 2022 flagship was only promised three OS updates, making Android 15 its supposed final stop. This unexpected upgrade brings Android 16 and a host of new features.
Apple’s Stunning Quarter Can’t Hide Its AI Problem
Apple just reported a massive holiday quarter, with revenue soaring to $143.8 billion. But the celebration was muted as executives had shockingly little to say about the company’s AI strategy, leaving investors cold.
Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 Shortage Cost Them Big Last Quarter
According to Apple’s CFO, supply issues with the new AirPods Pro 3 prevented the entire Wearables category from growing last quarter. This marks ten straight quarters of no growth for that segment, highlighting the outsize importance of AirPods to Apple’s bottom line.
AMD’s 9950X3D2 Chip Leaks, Packing a Massive 192MB Cache
AMD’s unreleased flagship gaming CPU, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, was briefly spotted in a review by an ASUS manager. The chip doubles down on 3D V-Cache, promising a big leap in cache size. Its launch now seems imminent.
The FBI’s Winter SHIELD: A 10-Step Cyber Defense Plan
The FBI is launching a new cyber resilience campaign called Operation Winter SHIELD. It outlines ten specific actions for organizations to take over ten weeks to harden their IT and OT environments against attacks.
Windows’ “Smart” AI Feature Is Breaking Xbox Ally Handhelds
Windows Smart App Control, an AI-powered security feature, is preventing the Armory Crate software from opening on ASUS’s handheld gaming devices. This leaves users unable to adjust performance profiles or install critical updates. The only current fix is to disable the security feature entirely.
HomeCooks raises €1.6M to take homemade meals to UK supermarkets
HomeCooks, a marketplace connecting consumers with independent chefs for homemade meal prep, has raised €1.6 million. The funding will fuel a retail expansion, including new supermarket partnerships, as the company aims to scale beyond London.
Tesla just put $2B into Elon’s xAI. Shareholders said no.
Tesla has disclosed a $2 billion investment in Elon Musk’s other AI company, xAI. This comes just weeks after xAI announced a massive $20 billion funding round and directly contradicts a non-binding shareholder vote from November.
Google Photos is finally fixing its annoying AI search
Google Photos is testing a new, persistent toggle to let users easily choose between its AI-powered Ask Photos search and the classic search experience. The change, found in version 7.61.0.860908034, would remember your preference and only use AI as a fallback. It’s a direct response to widespread u