Google has revealed its favorite Chrome extensions for 2025, and the list is overwhelmingly focused on AI. The selections are split into three key categories, highlighting a major shift in how we use browsers.
The death of the beloved read-it-later app Pocket left a void. According to XDA-Developers, the unexpected hero for many wasn’t another bookmark manager, but Google’s AI tool, NotebookLM. Its limitations, like a 50-source cap, actually solved a core behavioral problem with digital hoarding.
Fibron Cable has achieved ISO 14001 certification for its environmental management system. The move comes after installing over 1,400 solar panels and increasing recycled waste by 129%.
Cybersecurity agencies from the US and Canada have confirmed a campaign by Chinese state-sponsored hackers. They used a backdoor called “Brickstorm” to target government and tech entities, stealing credentials and creating hidden virtual machines.
Cloudflare experienced a global outage Friday morning after a security update went wrong. The issue, linked to a fix for a React Server Components vulnerability, was resolved within 10 minutes but caused widespread errors.
Foxconn reported record-breaking revenue for the first eleven months of 2025, despite a slight sequential dip in November. The company says AI rack shipments are scaling and visibility for the final quarter is improving. Component sales are strong, but consumer products are feeling the pinch.
For the second time in weeks, a Cloudflare system failure caused widespread internet disruptions. The outage, which began around 09:00 UTC on December 5, highlights the fragility of our centralized digital infrastructure.
Alfredo Mercedes left a high-paying job at Defense Unicorns to launch VU Talent Partners, an AI recruiting platform embedded within VU Venture Partners. He says the AI talent market is overheated with crazy comp and retention issues. His solution? A data-powered platform that scales with startups.
Google and AI coding platform Replit are deepening their strategic partnership to push “vibe coding” into more companies. The move comes as Replit projects it will hit $1 billion in revenue by the end of 2026, fueled by AI-assisted development.
Facing overwhelming alert volumes, global toll road operator Transurban built an in-house agentic AI system. The result? A 60% reduction in triage times and 100% coverage of security incidents.
