December 7, 2025, 9:10 PM EST. Amazon still has post-Black Friday deals on the Google Pixel Tablet. The 11-inch model with 128GB is down to $315 (about 21% off), while the 256GB version sits at $408 after an 18% drop. The discounts are expected to end soon, so act quickly. The tablet pairs a sharp display with features like adaptive brightness, Split Screen multitasking, and a camera that can follow you for video calls. With 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, it feels responsive for everyday apps and media. Google AI powers search via Gemini, Magic Editor, and other tools, plus Quick Share, Chromecast, and Google Home for smart-home control. A solid all-around option for entertainment and productivity on the go.
December 7, 2025, 8:22 PM EST. A Osaka University research group at the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, led by Koichiro Miyanishi and Kenji Toyoda, demonstrated cloud-connected remote operation of an ion-trap quantum computer. For the first time in Japan, an ¹⁷¹Yb⁺ linear Paul trap, its control system, and the cloud software work together to execute a single-qubit gate remotely. The system uses automation such as automatic ion loading, laser-position correction, and continuous status monitoring, enabling sustained 24/7 operation without direct human interaction. The open-source platform OQTOPUS enables the cloud connection. The team achieved 94% fidelity for state preparation/readout and successful Raman-transition manipulation. This work lays groundwork for remote access to ion-trap qubits for research and education, with future plans for two-qubit gates and multi-ion systems.
December 7, 2025, 7:54 PM EST. CoreWeave is positioned as a neocloud provider that builds GPU-heavy data centers and rents access via a cloud-based platform-an approach widely adopted by hyperscalers. Nvidia's stake in CoreWeave and other AI plays underscores the strategic interest in AI infrastructure ahead of 2026. CoreWeave's backlog swelled to $55.6 billion, with marquee commitments from OpenAI, a multiyear deal with Meta, and Microsoft as the largest customer (roughly 67% of revenue). While customer concentration poses a risk, the accelerating demand for AI workloads and the move toward external AI infrastructure suggest CoreWeave could capture additional share as it broadens beyond a single hyperscaler.
December 7, 2025, 7:52 PM EST. Apple will make all F1 races in the US available through the Apple TV subscription starting in 2026, with ESPN's current coverage ending after this season. A new ad teases the F1 channel inside the TV app, offering practice, qualifying, sprint and Grand Prix sessions at no extra charge beyond the Apple TV plan. Apple has signed a five-year exclusive broadcast deal for the US. Screenshots show onboard driver cams and Multiview to display multiple angles, compatible on Apple TV, iPad, and Vision Pro. Hardcore fans can still sign into F1.TV via Apple TV login, but the primary experience is a free perk of the Apple TV subscription. Pricing remains $12.99/mo or $99/yr, with more features to come before the preseason and March weekend.
December 7, 2025, 7:50 PM EST. Renowned investor Michael Burry remains bearish on AI stocks, warning that valuations are frothy and the CAPE ratio is near late-1990s peaks. He reportedly bought put options on Nvidia (NVDA) and Palantir Technologies in Q3. The article argues Palantir's P/S and P/E multiples are stretched while Nvidia's accounting debate centers on depreciation and AI hardware lifecycles. It also proposes Tesla (TSLA) could be the next mega-cap AI target. The gist: if AI spending decelerates, earnings and margins could tighten despite hype. Critics note Nvidia and its customers are audited and well-led, but the debate over whether these signs signal a true crash or a temporary dust-up remains unresolved.