Sergey Brin Just Passed Jeff Bezos on the Rich List
Sergey Brin’s net worth jumped to $240 billion, edging out Jeff Bezos for the #4 spot. The shift comes as excitement around Google’s Gemini AI boosts Alphabet’s share price.
Author: Emma Langford
Emma Langford brings a distinctive perspective to technology journalism through her specialized focus on industrial computing systems and automation infrastructure, where she deciphers complex technical ecosystems for both enterprise and engineering audiences. Her reporting delves into the convergence of operational technology with emerging IoT frameworks, examining how edge computing and industrial AI are reshaping manufacturing and supply chain logistics. With a keen eye for practical implementation challenges, she translates technical specifications into strategic insights that help professionals navigate the rapidly evolving industrial digital landscape.
Pixel 10 Pro Gets a Real Speed Boost From Android 16 Update
Google’s latest Android 16 QPR2 update is quietly supercharging the Pixel 10 Pro XL. Benchmarks show a massive 19.6% improvement in real-world performance, making the phone feel significantly faster.
Snowflake Bets On Data Quality With Ataccama Investment
Snowflake is doubling down on data quality. Its venture arm has made a strategic equity investment in Ataccama, a data governance and quality management provider, signaling a deeper integration to meet soaring demand for reliable data to fuel AI applications and agents.
Trump’s Nvidia China Deal Gets GOP Pushback
Former President Trump announced a deal allowing Nvidia to sell its H200 AI chips to China, with the U.S. taking 25% of sales. The proposal is facing immediate skepticism from Republican senators worried it will accelerate China’s military and AI capabilities.
A Tiny Reactor in Texas Could Power Your Next Google Search
Last Energy is partnering with Texas A&M to build a pilot 5MW microreactor in Bryan, Texas, with testing set for next summer. In parallel, the DOE has selected TVA and Holtec for federal funding to deploy larger 300MW small modular reactors. Both moves signal a massive push to use nuclear power for
Is AI Killing Stock Photos or Just Changing the Game?
Generative AI has thrown the stock photography industry into chaos. But according to Shutterstock’s head of AI, it might be more of a powerful new tool than a death sentence for human creatives.
Intel’s Desktop Share Craters Below 5% in German Retail Data
According to a Wccftech report on German retailer Mindfactory’s weekly sales, Intel’s revenue share for desktop CPUs has fallen below 5% for the first time. AMD sold over 3,500 units last week, compared to Intel’s roughly 250. The data highlights a severe and ongoing decline for Intel in the consume
The Magnificent Seven Are Now the “Lag Seven”
According to Inc, five of the Magnificent Seven stocks are lagging the S&P 500 in 2025. Only Alphabet and Nvidia are beating the index. Market strategists see this as a sign of healthy rotation, not a bearish signal.
A New Canadian Data Center Giant Emerges from Rogers Deal
A major new player has entered Canada’s digital infrastructure scene. Qu Data Centres, launched by InfraRed Capital Partners, unites nine facilities formerly owned by Rogers Communications into a sovereign, scaled platform ready for AI and enterprise growth.
AWS Marketplace Pushes AI and Bundles to Grab More Partner Revenue
At re:Invent 2025, AWS announced major upgrades to its Marketplace, including AI-powered search and bundled solutions. Partners like Presidio and Deloitte are already seeing faster deals and bigger sales through the platform.