SkyFi has integrated Vantor’s satellite imagery, expanding its platform as a one-stop shop for Earth observation data. The deal builds on a previous partnership and aims to simplify access for commercial and government users through a self-service, software-first model.
Discord has taken the first formal step toward going public with a confidential filing. But in a market rattled by tariffs, shutdowns, and AI selloffs, this long-awaited move is far from a sure thing.
According to a new report, Microsoft is preparing for another significant round of layoffs, potentially hitting in the third week of January. The cuts are allegedly needed to fund the massive costs of AI infrastructure, continuing a brutal trend for employees.
The AI data center boom is a power problem first. Investor Andrejka Bernatova argues for “disruptive decarbonization,” using cleaner fuels like natural gas today instead of waiting for perfect solutions. Her firm targets scalable, cash-flowing infrastructure assets to meet this massive demand.
Samsung’s 2026 foldable phone plans have surfaced in a database leak. The Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 were spotted alongside a mysterious third model. This could signal a big expansion for Samsung’s flexible phone lineup.
Kuaishou, a major competitor to TikTok, is weighing its debut offshore bond offering. The move aims to fund its aggressive push into AI-generated video, capitalizing on a stock price that has jumped over 80% in the past year.
Canadian miner Wealth Minerals secured approval for a lithium project in Chile’s Ollagüe salt flat. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Transportation Average surged to a new record, closing above 18,033 points.
Mobileye is making a huge bet on humanoid robots, agreeing to buy Israeli startup Mentee Robotics for $900 million. The deal, set to close in early 2026, connects two companies founded by the same tech visionary.
Meta has hired Curtis Joseph Mahoney, a former Microsoft legal executive, as its new chief legal officer. He replaces Jennifer Newstead, who is leaving to become Apple’s general counsel in March.
A new report details how trolls are using X’s integrated Grok AI to generate illegal deepfakes. The content targets women and girls, and X has done little to stop it. This isn’t just a tech failure; it’s a cultural one.
