Snowflake is making another move to bolster its AI Data Cloud, signing a deal to acquire Observe. The goal is to integrate observability tools directly into Snowflake’s platform, aiming for dramatically faster issue resolution for complex AI systems.
CES 2026 was dominated by AI moving into the physical world, from Nvidia’s autonomous vehicle models to AI construction equipment. But oddities like Razer’s AI companion and the return of physical keyboards stole plenty of spotlight, too.
Obsidian Entertainment announced that Avowed, its first-person RPG, will launch on PlayStation 5 on February 17. The release coincides with a major free update adding New Game Plus, new races, and more. This is part of Xbox’s growing strategy to release its games on competing platforms.
Embark Studios is considering a major expansion of player trading in its hit extraction shooter Arc Raiders. The community, however, is deeply divided, with many fearing it will destroy the game’s tense loot-and-extract loop.
Scientists analyzing proton collisions at the LHC have found a surprising underlying order. The discovery confirms that a core principle of quantum mechanics, unitarity, governs even the most chaotic particle interactions.
A botnet called GoBruteforcer is launching massive brute-force attacks on exposed Linux servers. Researchers warn that weak credentials and default configurations are leaving tens of thousands of systems wide open to compromise and data theft.
In a major shift, Google is making core Gmail AI features free for all US users. However, the most powerful AI search tool remains exclusive to paying Google One subscribers.
EU-Startups has kicked off its 2026 country spotlight with a deep dive into Austria’s capital. The list highlights 10 promising Vienna-based startups tackling everything from automated fashion sewing to non-invasive depression therapy. It’s a snapshot of a diverse and ambitious tech ecosystem.
A new MIT Technology Review piece shows how messy, unstructured data is becoming a goldmine for AI. The Charlotte Hornets used computer vision to analyze raw game footage, leading them to a draft pick who won the 2025 NBA Summer League MVP and a championship.
China’s Ministry of Commerce is launching a review of Meta’s recent acquisition of Singapore-based AI startup Manus. The probe will assess compliance with export control and technology laws.
