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SoftBank Acquires DigitalBridge for $4 Billion to Boost AI Infrastructure
SoftBank is buying DigitalBridge in a $4 billion deal to control data centers, fiber, and compute resources essential for AI expansion. This shifts focus from AI software to physical infrastructure ownership, enhancing deployment capacity.
The acquisition aligns with SoftBank's strategy pairing capital with infrastructure for AI growth.
Microsoft Copilot Rolls Out GPT-5.2 'Smart Plus' Upgrade
Microsoft is deploying GPT-5.2 to Copilot across web, Windows, and mobile as a free upgrade alongside GPT-5.1. This intensifies competition in AI assistants by embedding advanced models into OS and productivity tools.
The rollout raises the bar for specialized AI strategies in startups.
Google Releases Gemini 3 Flash with Frontier Intelligence
Gemini 3 Flash launches as the default model in Gemini app and AI Mode in Search, offering speed, reasoning, and low costs globally. It integrates into Google ecosystem, API Antigravity, and Vertex AI for developers and enterprises.
Expanded access includes Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro in Search across 120 countries.
Nvidia, Samsung, Lenovo Prep AI-Powered Consumer Gadgets for CES
Ahead of CES 2026, these companies are testing AI-first hardware like smart glasses and ambient computing devices. Focus shifts to on-device AI features for hands-free productivity and personalization.
This signals AI evolving from apps to always-available layers in consumer electronics.
Generative AI Boosts Software Developer Productivity by 20-50%
82% of developers use GenAI for code generation, debugging, and questions, per Stack Overflow study. PwC reports 20-50% productivity gains, reshaping team structures and outsourcing.
GenAI enables personalized apps with less development time and troubleshooting.
Surf Air Mobility Advances SurfOS AI Software for Aviation
SurfOS, powered by Palantir's AIP and Foundry, targets 2026 commercial rollout for air mobility efficiency. Internal use cut On Demand expenses by 36%, boosted bookings 197%, and increased on-platform transactions 75%.
Expanded Palantir partnership accelerates deployment in Part 135 aviation.
Google Launches Disco Browsing Tool and Deep Research Agent
Disco from Google Labs uses GenTabs to synthesize tabs and history into interactive web apps for complex tasks. New Gemini Deep Research via Interactions API embeds research into apps; DeepSearchQA benchmark open-sourced.
Aims to streamline research, planning, and mobile-first AI solutions.
Nvidia's Groq Deal Escalates AI Chip Talent and IP War
Nvidia's acquisition secures engineering talent and chip IP to counter rivals building in-house accelerators. Positions talent and know-how as key assets alongside fabs in AI hardware competition.
Helps Nvidia maintain ecosystem dominance amid dependency reduction efforts.
Canva Launches Proprietary AI Model for Design Tools
Canva's in-house AI enhances text-to-design, image generation, and layouts for creators and businesses. Reduces reliance on third-parties, simplifying workflows in creative ecosystems.
Marks 2025's AI leap alongside tools from Google, OpenAI, and Spotify.
Trump Media Launches Fintech Brand Truth.Fi
Trump Media and Technology Group introduces Truth.Fi as a new fintech venture amid 2025 launches. Part of top fintech stories including Euro-backed stablecoin by European banks and digital bank Atlas.
Highlights growing intersection of media, tech, and finance apps.
Spring Framework 7 Marks Major Ecosystem Milestone in 2025
Spring ecosystem advances with Framework 7 and related projects, turning the page on a new generation. Reflects huge yearly progress in Java-based software development tools.
Positions Spring for continued dominance in enterprise apps.
Legal Battle Highlights Tech Policy and Software Free Speech Issues
Lawsuit challenges US deportation of hate speech researcher over protected speech and visa bans. Underscores tensions in software for content moderation and research.
Impacts developers on policy, user design, and agile workflows.