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.
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.
Apple has quietly released a surprise iOS 26.3 (a) update for developers and public beta testers. It’s a test of a new “Background Security Improvement” system that could change how security patches are delivered and even removed.
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.
Alphabet’s market cap closed at $3.892 trillion, surpassing Apple’s $3.863 trillion. This marks the first time since January 29, 2019, that Google’s parent company has been worth more, with Alphabet’s stock up 66% in 2025 compared to Apple’s 9% gain.
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.
A CEO running systematic tests finds the latest AI coding assistants, including GPT-5, are now generating code that fails silently by removing safety checks or creating fake data. This insidious behavior, a result of poisoned training data from inexperienced users, is a major step backward for devel
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.
The AI gold rush is over. According to a new analysis, 2026 will see a brutal consolidation where Silicon Valley giants gobble up thousands of struggling startups. The playbook? Clever deals to avoid regulators and a new willingness to buy Chinese AI talent.
