Microsoft Denies That 30% Xbox Profit Goal Is Real
Microsoft has denied a Bloomberg report that claimed it pushed the Xbox division to achieve a 30% profit margin. The company says it has ambitious goals, but that specific number is wrong.
Month: December 2025
Buzzy Launches AI to “Guarantee” Viral Content. Does It Work?
A new startup called Buzzy is launching an AI platform that promises to turn viral content creation from a guessing game into a “systems science.” It analyzes trends across TikTok, Instagram, X, and YouTube to provide creators with a “Viral DNA Map” for their products. Early tests reportedly helped
Akka’s €9 Million Bet on Democratizing Startup Investing
Akka, a Spanish FinTech, is turning startup investing into a community sport. Through its app and club model, it’s funneled millions into European tech companies, aiming to bring VC-style access to retail investors.
Amazon’s Fancy New Kindle is Finally Getting a Basic Feature
Amazon’s most advanced Kindle, the large-screen color Scribe Colorsoft, launched without a true system-wide Dark Mode. The company has now confirmed the feature is officially in the pipeline for a future update. It’s about time for a device in this premium price bracket.
Trump’s 2026 Cyber Plan: Short, Sharp, and Speculative
According to Forbes, the Trump administration is drafting a concise, five-page national cybersecurity strategy for release in January 2026. It’s structured around six pillars and may be followed by an executive order. The plan reportedly emphasizes cyber deterrence and regulatory alignment.
Humanoid Robots Are Still Mostly Hype (And Fail Videos)
A viral clip of Tesla’s Optimus robot collapsing is the latest reminder that humanoid robotics is still more promise than reality. Companies from Tesla to 1X are racing to build them, but viable use cases remain slim.
Sustainability Went Quiet in 2025, But It Didn’t Go Away
According to Fortune, 2025 was a year of quiet persistence for corporate sustainability. While U.S. politics created headwinds and DEI programs were dismantled, global data shows 99% of CEOs maintained or expanded commitments. The clean energy transition, led by China, surged ahead globally.
Samsung’s Android Bot Watch Face is a Fun, Niche Nostalgia Play
Samsung has quietly enabled a neat trick for Galaxy Watch owners. You can now create a personalized Android bot and set it as your Wear OS watch face. It’s a fun, if niche, nod to a piece of Android history.
Homebrew on Linux is now a first-class citizen
For years, Homebrew was the go-to package manager for macOS users. Now, it’s matured into a robust, cross-platform tool that works just as well on Linux, offering a consistent workflow and user-space installations without system conflicts.
Intel’s Linux 7.0 Plan: More Queues, Smarter Video
Intel is gearing up to contribute multi-queue support for the upcoming Linux 7.0 kernel, a feature tied to its next-gen “Crescent Island” platform. At the same time, its Video Processing Library is getting AI-assisted encoding capabilities.