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SoftBank is said to be in discussions to invest an additional $30 billion in OpenAI, a deal that would rewrite the competitive balance for artificial intelligence around the world.The talks were earlier reported by Reuters, citing a report from The Wall Street Journal, and they would follow OpenAI’s exploration of raising about $100 billion; that funding round could put the group at around an estimated $830 billion valuation.If the deal does happen, it will be one of the most significant AI-related investments floated to date, and it’s a sign that SoftBank wants a front-row seat in AI rather than just watching from afar.It’s…

(Bigstock Photo) Remember when everyone said Microsoft overpaid for LinkedIn? Nearly a decade later, the $26.2 billion “overpriced” acquisition now generates that much in revenue every 15 months. As Wall Street obsessed over Microsoft’s Azure growth rates and OpenAI accounting, LinkedIn quietly crossed $5 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time in the Redmond company’s December quarter, up 11%. That puts the business social network on an annual run rate of more than $20 billion. LinkedIn is known for its recruiting tools and job postings, but given overall weakness in the job market, the latest growth is being fueled…

Your leads are dying. Not metaphorically – actually dying in your CRM while you watch. Marketing celebrates hitting their MQL target. Sales complains that the leads are garbage. And somewhere between the handoff and the third follow-up email, 80% of those leads disappear into the void, never to convert. That’s not a leak in your funnel. That’s a hemorrhage. In 2026, the average B2B company takes 42 hours to respond to a lead. By then, they’ve talked to three competitors, lost interest, or decided to stick with their current solution. You spent thousands generating that lead – acquisition costs climbing…

Market Concentration and PricingA few large tech companies now dominate stock indexes.The biggest tech platforms hold an unusually high share of the S&P 500 and global indexes.AI stories explain the majority of stock market gains since late 2022.A slight shock, such as a surprise competitor or regulatory move, can move trillions in market value in a day.The DeepSeek episode in early 2025, where a cheaper model from China briefly erased vast amounts of market cap, showed just how fragile sentiment is. When the narrative changes, it can move very fast.Spending that Outruns Current ReturnsCapital spending on AI infrastructure has entered…

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malicious Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extension for Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot) on the official Extension Marketplace that claims to be a free artificial intelligence (AI) coding assistant, but stealthily drops a malicious payload on compromised hosts. The extension, named “ClawdBot Agent – AI Coding Assistant” (“clawdbot.clawdbot-agent”), has since been taken down by Microsoft. It was published by a user named “clawdbot” on January 27, 2026. Moltbot has taken off in a big way, crossing more than 85,000 stars on GitHub as of writing. The open-source project, created by Austrian developer Peter Steinberger, allows…

Not everyone wants to rule the world, but it does seem lately as if everyone wants to warn the world might be ending.On Tuesday, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists unveiled their annual resetting of the Doomsday Clock, which is meant to visually represent how close the experts at the organization feel that the world is to ending. Reflecting a cavalcade of existential risks ranging from worsening nuclear tensions to climate change to the rise of autocracy, the hands were set to 85 seconds to midnight, four seconds closer than in 2025 and the closest the clock has ever been…

MSI’s new Prestige series with Intel Panther Lake chips is now available in the United States. The company first showcased these laptops at the Consumer Electronics Show 2026. The lineup consists of premium business and productivity laptops designed for professionals. On the display front, MSI’s latest laptops feature OLED screens with up to a 120Hz refresh rate (with VRR support) and DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certification. Both the 14-inch and 16-inch variants feature flip-style touchscreens and support the MSI Precision Pen stylus.   Intel Panther Lake chips bring AI features and strong multitasking Select MSI Prestige models ship with one of…

“At MIT, innovation ranges from awe-inspiring technology to down-to-Earth creativity,” noted Chronicle, during a campus visit this year for an episode of the program. In 2025, MIT researchers made headlines across print publications, podcasts, and video platforms for key scientific advances, from breakthroughs in quantum and artificial intelligence to new efforts aimed at improving pediatric health care and cancer diagnosis.MIT faculty, researchers, students, alumni and staff helped demystify new technologies, highlighted the practical hands-on learning the Institute is known for, and shared what inspires their research with viewers, readers and listeners around the world. Below is a sampling of news moments…

The big game is one of the few instances now in the US where most people gather around the TV to watch the live event together. While the teams playing in Super Bowl 2026 are the true stars of the show (and Bad Bunny, of course), your TV is a pretty important part of the puzzle of putting together an excellent Super Bowl party. Maybe you’ve been thinking about replacing an aging set, or you’re itching for a full refresh of your home theater setup — either way, you’ll want to try to get a good deal on a new…

Safety CertificationsOnly choose helmets that meet safety standards such as ASTM F2040, CE EN 1077, or Snell RS-98. These helmets will have passed rigorous tests for impact resistance and penetration. Don’t be tempted to wear a skateboard or cycling helmet unless you know it meets the same safety standards.Goggle CompatibilityIll-fitting goggles and helmets can be hugely irritating on the trails. A goggle frame that’s too big can put pressure on the sides of the helmet and make it feel uncomfortable, while a gap between the top of the goggle and helmet not only looks a bit gawky, but can get…