Reddit Down

Reddit Down? Users Report Widespread Outages and Internal Server Errors

We’ve all opened Reddit today only to wonder, “Is Reddit down?” For many users around the world, that was no longer a question. Instead, they saw blank screens, “Internal Server Error” messages, or pages that simply refused to load. Reddit is no longer just another social app. It’s a place where we check the news,…

Renault Technology

Ford Taps Renault Technology, Dec 9 for Cost-Effective European EVs Amid China Challenge

Europe’s generation of electric vehicles (EVs) is entering a new chapter. On December 9, 2025, Ford and Renault announced a strategic partnership. Under this deal, Renault will provide its advanced EV platform, known as the Ampere platform, enabling Ford to build small, lower‑cost electric cars for the European market.  We believe this move could reshape the…

IBM

IBM Nears $11 Billion Acquisition Deal for Confluent, WSJ Report

We have interesting news today. IBM is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Confluent for about $11 billion. This could become one of IBM’s biggest deals in years, and it could reshape how data flows and gets used in big companies worldwide. Confluent builds a streaming data platform, a tool that handles real‑time flows of information…

AI systems

Growing Number of UK MPs Demand Immediate Action on AI Systems Regulation

We live in a time when artificial intelligence, or “AI systems,” is no longer just science fiction. In the UK, over 100 members of Parliament from across parties have recently joined a growing movement calling for immediate regulation of powerful AI systems. We believe this demand reflects real worries, not only about how fast AI…

AI Bubble

AI Bubble Concerns Put Asia’s Robust 2026 Equity Pipeline Under Pressure

Asia is poised for a busy 2026 in its equity markets. We are seeing a surge in planned IPOs, follow‑ons, and capital-raising activity across China, India, and other Asian hubs. The optimism is high. But just as things look bright, there is a growing worry: could an AI Bubble undermine this momentum? In this article,…

OpenAI

OpenAI seals $4.6bn deal to build AI Centre in Australia

On 5 December 2025, OpenAI and NextDC officially sealed a deal to build a massive AI centre in Sydney, Australia. The plan calls for a A$7 billion (about US$4.6 billion) campus. This will house a “hyperscale” GPU supercluster designed to power advanced AI systems. For Australia, this is a big moment. It could boost jobs,…

Baidu

Baidu’s Kunlunxin Targets Hong Kong IPO at nearly $3 billion Valuation

On December 5, 2025, news broke that Kunlunxin, the AI-chip unit of Baidu, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. The unit recently raised funds that valued it at about 21 billion yuan (roughly US$2.97 billion). This move is more than just a listing. It signals China’s growing push to build…

AI Data Center

Palantir, Nvidia and CenterPoint Energy Partner on Software to Accelerate AI Data Center Builds

The race to build AI data center just got a big boost. On December 4, 2025, Palantir Technologies announced a new software platform. It teams up with NVIDIA and CenterPoint Energy. Their goal: speed up the construction of data centers built for heavy AI workloads. AI is growing fast. But building AI-ready data centers is…

EU plans antitrust probe into Meta’s use of AI in WhatsApp, report says

EU plans antitrust probe into Meta’s use of AI in WhatsApp, report says

The European Union is preparing to launch a major antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms for its integration of artificial intelligence into WhatsApp. This probe reflects rising concern among regulators that Meta may be exploiting its dominance in messaging to push its own AI tools — potentially harming competition and user choice. As global scrutiny of…

Metroid Prime 4

Metroid Prime 4 Finally Launches in Long-awaited Nintendo Release

The wait is over. On December 4, 2025, after nearly two decades since the last full-fledged adventure, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond finally lands on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Fans have lived through years of silence, rumours and false starts. Now, at last, they get a return to the haunting, lonely corridors and alien…