Technology News 26.12.2025

Dan Ives Names Nebius NBIS as Top AI Infrastructure Pick for 2026

December 26, 2025, 3:34 AM EST. Dan Ives has highlighted Nebius (NBIS) as the leading AI infrastructure stock for 2026, arguing its Europe-to-North America data-center footprint, GPU-accelerated compute, and potential buyout by a hyperscaler could drive upside. The Amsterdam-based company, born from the former Yandex infrastructure unit, provides sustainable data centers and AI-optimized compute to hyperscalers and enterprises, with exposure to key names like Microsoft and Meta. While NBIS trades at a rich price-to-sales multiple and faces execution risks, Ives' thesis has already boosted sentiment and volumes, positioning NBIS as a potential strategic target in the race to capture AI deployment demand.

Four lessons from 50 AI leaders: what a year of interviews reveals

December 26, 2025, 3:18 AM EST. After interviewing over 50 tech leaders about AI, four patterns stood out. First, AI is a tool, not a replacement; the most successful teams blend human judgment with machine speed, guided by clear ethics and governance. Second, data quality and privacy are foundational; without clean data and responsible handling, models underperform or misbehave. Third, talent and collaboration matter: organizations need cross-functional teams, ongoing learning, and practical roadmaps for deployment. Fourth, business models shift as AI enables new products and services; leaders emphasize measurable outcomes, responsible scaling, and regulatory awareness. The takeaway: invest in data, people, and governance to turn AI from novelty into a durable competitive advantage.

Cursor CEO warns 'vibe coding' creates shaky foundations as AI coding matures

December 26, 2025, 3:04 AM EST. Cursor CEO Michael Truell warns that 'vibe coding'-asking AI to build without inspecting the code-produces shaky foundations that crumble as you add layers. He argues AI can assist with end-to-end tasks, but serious programming requires visibility into the code. Cursor counters by embedding AI directly in the IDE, using existing code context to predict the next line, generate functions, debug, and explain errors. Founded by MIT graduates in 2022, Cursor has grown to about 1 million daily users and reached $1 billion in annualized revenue with ~300 employees. It drew funding from OpenAI's Startup Fund ($8M) and Andreessen Horowitz, and by 2025 closed on a $2.3B funding round at a $29.3B post-money valuation. The story highlights a shift toward responsible, context-aware AI coding rather than hands-off vibes.

Got Yourself A New Nintendo Switch 2? Here's What To Do First

December 26, 2025, 3:02 AM EST. Got a Nintendo Switch 2? Start with the essentials: get it plugged in and connected to your TV, decide on a region and Wi-Fi during setup, and choose whether to transfer data from your original Switch. Then create a new user profile and link your Nintendo Account to access the eShop. Enable Parental Controls if needed, and expand storage with a MicroSD Express Card. The guide also covers setting up GameChat and subscribing to Nintendo Switch Online. Break the process into clear steps-system transfer (optional), profile creation, and quick setup-so you can jump into games quickly while keeping future options open (like controller compatibility and data transfer).

PS5 setup: 7 essential settings to change first for the best gaming experience

December 26, 2025, 2:46 AM EST. Getting a PS5? These seven tweaks help you start faster and game longer. Highlights include enabling automatic login so you skip account prompts, extending DualSense battery life by lowering indicator brightness and reducing haptic feedback and trigger intensity (or turning them off), and using Game Presets to apply defaults like difficulty, performance vs resolution, and control schemes across games. Tuning these settings saves time, reduces interruptions, and improves your overall gaming experience right from day one.

Prediction: Rigetti Computing Stock Could Plunge in 2026 as Revenue Remains Minimal

December 26, 2025, 2:32 AM EST. Rigetti Computing has emerged as an early leader in the quantum race thanks to its vertically integrated approach, owning the supply chain from fabrication to software. Despite a stock price that has more than doubled in 12 months, the company generates minimal revenue and faces a lofty valuation. The article argues this mismatch could trigger a decline in 2026. Rigetti's Cepheus-1-36Q claims 36 qubits with a 99.5% fidelity, and the firm has built an in-house platform, programming language Quil, and a cloud service for renting quantum capacity. Yet most quantum systems today suffer from high error rates, limiting real-world usefulness and delaying commercial-scale adoption, which weighs on the stock's outlook.

Curb Phone Addiction: Reframe Screen Time for Better Digital Wellbeing

December 26, 2025, 2:30 AM EST. Experts say the goal isn't to kill screen time but to change our relationship with devices. Rather than waging war on screen time, focus on reducing doomscrolling and boosting digital wellbeing by setting concrete limits and tracking usage. Interventions include prioritizing active engagement over passive scrolling, unfollowing accounts that spark negativity, and using built-in tools to monitor app time. For example, cap Instagram to a small weekly allowance and swap TikTok for podcasts and longer YouTube content. Encourage teens to watch longer videos and seek meaningful connections online. The approach acknowledges that phones aren't going away, so we optimize usage and keep the good stuff while minimizing what harms us.

Google Enables AirDrop-Style File Sharing on Android Under EU Rules

December 26, 2025, 2:16 AM EST. In late November 2025, Google announced AirDrop compatibility for Android, initially on the Pixel 10 series. Apple wasn't involved, but Google says the change is enabled by European antitrust action that pressures Apple to relax device restrictions and allow cross-platform, peer-to-peer connections. At heart, AirDrop relies on AWDL-Apple's variant of Wi-Fi Direct-to form a temporary network for transfers. Regulators view Apple as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act, and demanded greater interoperability with third-party devices. While questions remain about whether Android implements AirDrop securely and fully, Google's stance is that broader compatibility will reduce ecosystem fragmentation and improve sharing between iOS, Android, and Mac users, with expansion beyond Pixel anticipated.

54 Internet Outage Statistics (2026): AWS Outage Highlights Global Impact and Resilience

December 26, 2025, 2:14 AM EST. An Oct 2025 AWS outage exposed the fragility of cloud dependencies, affecting 3,500+ companies across 60+ countries. The incident triggered 4+ million outage reports within hours, peaking at 6.3 million in the US and 1.5 million in the UK. The root cause was a DNS resolution failure in US-EAST-1 that disrupted services across gaming and streaming platforms. The period highlighted the economic impact: downtime costs averaged $14,056 per minute in 2024 and a US-only loss of $458 million per hour. Resilience trends include multi-cloud adoption (86%), an average MTTR of 80 minutes, and continued dominance by AWS/Azure/Google Cloud (≈63% of the market). The piece also surveys historical outages and future resilience strategies.

Apple's 'Crease-Free' Foldable iPhone Rumors Visualized in New 3D Renders

December 26, 2025, 1:44 AM EST. Prosser's Front Page Tech video claims Apple's first foldable, iPhone Fold, features a 7.8-inch internal display in a book-style form factor with a 4:3 aspect ratio. He touts a crease-free panel, reportedly achieved via a metal plate and liquid metal hinge. The device is described as 9mm thick closed and 4.5mm unfolded; Face ID is reportedly replaced by Touch ID in the power button. Internals include high-density batteries and a second-gen C2 modem, with a price range of $2,000-$2,500. Prosser faces a federal suit over alleged iOS 26 trade secrets, but the rumor mill pushes toward a 2026 launch. He lists three models: iPhone Fold, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max, though others expect an iPhone Air follow-up.

NVIDIA's AI Holiday Card Sparks Backlash Over Pricing and Gaming Focus

December 26, 2025, 1:42 AM EST. NVIDIA unveiled an AI-generated holiday postcard featuring a short poem and a janky 360-degree video, triggering backlash from users who accuse the company of leveraging AI hype while sidelining gamers as it rebrands toward data-center computing. Critics argue the timing is tone-deaf as GPU prices and RAM shortages squeeze consumers, with predictions of a 10-20% price rise for graphics units in Q1 2026. The post was largely ratioed on Twitter, underscoring a broader debate: NVIDIA's shift from a gaming-first heritage to an expanding AI/datacenter strategy amid rising hardware costs and consumer frustration.

Amazon Clears Out Xtra Muse Vlogging Camera at 40% Off: 4K 120fps, 3-Axis Gimbal

December 26, 2025, 1:26 AM EST. Amazon is discounting the Xtra Muse Vlogging Camera to $419 from $699 (40% off), with the deal selling out fast. The camera pairs a 1-inch CMOS sensor with 4K at up to 120fps to deliver cinematic footage and smooth slow motion. Its built-in 3-axis gimbal stabilizes walking or running, while the Master Follow System keeps a chosen subject centered. A 2-inch touchscreen supports framing in both horizontal and vertical formats. The compact design supports microSD cards up to 512GB and routes data via USB-C for wired transfer or webcam use. Ideal for creators seeking versatile, gimbal-stabilized 4K video on the go, now available on Amazon.

China's Long March-8A launches internet satellites to boost global connectivity

December 26, 2025, 1:12 AM EST. China's Long March-8A rocket recently launched a constellation of internet satellites, aiming to expand domestic and global broadband coverage. The mission showcases advancing launch cadence, on-orbit deployment capabilities, and the country's push to secure a larger share of the space-based communications market. If successful, the network could enhance maritime, rural, and cross-border connectivity while driving competition with other mega-constellations. Analysts will watch for orbital slots, satellite performance, and regulatory coordination as Beijing scales up its ambitious aerospace and telecommunications ambitions.

AI Boom Adds $500B to Net Worth of US Tech Billionaires in 2025

December 26, 2025, 1:10 AM EST. The AI surge is reshaping wealth at the top of the tech industry, adding roughly $500 billion to the net worth of U.S. tech billionaires by 2025. A surge in AI hardware, software platforms, and data-driven services has boosted investor appetite and market valuations. Leaders in cloud computing, AI startups, and chipmakers have benefited from rapid funding, strategic acquisitions, and rising demand for AI-enabled products. The gains reflect broader trends in tech policy, venture funding, and the race to monetize generative AI, with implications for wealth concentration, elevated stock multiples, and potential regulatory scrutiny. Investors should watch platform adoption, regulatory developments, and the performance of AI-centric firms as the trend evolves.

Rocket Lab Secures $3.5B SDA Missile-Tracking Satellite Prime Contract, Expands Beyond Launch

December 26, 2025, 12:26 AM EST. Rocket Lab (RKLB) ends 2025 on a high note after the SDA awards and policy momentum. The U.S. Space Force's Space Development Agency awarded about $3.5B in total to four suppliers to build 72 infrared missile-tracking satellites-18 per firm-for Tracking Layer Tranche 3, with LEO deployment planned in 2029. The awards are described as Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to accelerate tech refresh. Significantly, Rocket Lab is positioned as a prime national-security satellite builder rather than just a launch provider, winning an $816M contract to design and manufacture 18 satellites (roughly $806M base plus options). The move signals a shift toward higher-quality, fire-control-quality tracks for missile defense and broader Golden Dome ambitions, underscoring Rocket Lab's transition from niche to mainstream defense contractor, per TechCrunch.

Are AI and Algorithms Replacing Enlightenment? A Kantian Warning

December 26, 2025, 12:24 AM EST. From a Marseille traffic detour to a meditation on trust, this piece asks whether AI is becoming humanity's new 'other' – a silent authority guiding our choices. It borrows Kant's distinction between reason and authority to contrast centuries of priestly and monarchic power with today's machine-guided decisions. Since ChatGPT's debut, millions have sought AI advice – from relationships to voting – raising questions about autonomy and the courage to think for ourselves. The article notes rising usage: 82% recently used AI, 73% of prompts are non-work related, and writing is increasingly done with AI help, echoing Joan Didion's claim that writing reveals what we think. If we stop writing, do we stop knowing? The piece warns that we risk outsourcing judgment to code rather than cultivating independent discernment.

Biggest moments in AI for publishers in 2025 reshape traffic, licensing and product strategy

December 26, 2025, 12:22 AM EST. In 2025, publishers faced a turning point as generative AI shifted from a future concern to daily reality. AI-generated search summaries-Google AI Overviews-cut clickthroughs and traffic, fueling speedier zero-click search dynamics. Executives signaled a shift toward video, direct-to-audience models and AI licensing to future-proof revenue. Publishers also battled AI crawlers: Cloudflare's blocking tools and a Content Signals Policy allowed lines in the sand on scraping while preserving indexing. Meanwhile, AI content licensing deals expanded, helping publishers monetize AI use while managing rights. The year underscored a tectonic shift from link-based discovery to AI-driven answers and new licensing, partnerships, and defensive strategies.

Deutsche Bank's Q4 2025 Delivery Analysis Drives Tesla (TSLA) Price Target to $500

December 26, 2025, 12:10 AM EST. Deutsche Bank raised its price target on Tesla (TSLA) to $500 from $470 after its analysis of Q4 2025 deliveries, endorsing a Buy rating. On the same day, Truist lifted its TSLA target to $444 from $406 with a Hold rating, citing AI infrastructure capex and energy needs shaping the sector. Earlier, Goldman Sachs reiterated a Neutral stance with a $400 target amid potential California regulatory risk over Autopilot marketing, a 30-day sales suspension order stayed for 90 days to allow compliance. Tesla designs and sells EVs and energy storage, with operations in Automotive and Energy Generation & Storage. The piece frames a balance between upside in AI stocks and regulatory headwinds.

AI era replaces information era: tokens become the new focus, says PayPal VP

December 26, 2025, 12:08 AM EST. PayPal's Prakhar Mehrotra says the tech age is shifting from the information era to an 'intelligence era', where AI can generate data rather than merely retrieve it. At Fortune Brainstorm AI, Mehrotra described a move toward autonomous workplace tasks, with firms building 'AI factories' on-premises or in the cloud. A new atomic unit-tokens-is central: companies must view data in terms of tokens to unlock intelligence. Nvidia's Marc Hamilton added that generation of data and code, not just retrieval, will define future AI deployments. Early signals include Microsoft and Nvidia reporting token metrics, highlighting rapid growth in AI outputs. The transition promises productivity gains but remains a journey, with many initiatives yet to accelerate revenue.

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