Technology

Nvidia buys AI software provider SchedMD to expand open-source AI push

Dec 15 (Reuters) - Nvidia said on Monday it acquired AI software firm SchedMD, as the chip designer doubles down on open-source technology and steps up investments in the artificial intelligence ecosystem to fend off rising competition.

Technology

US launches campaign to hire AI engineers for federal roles

WASHINGTON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has launched a campaign to hire 1,000 engineers into federal government roles for two-year stints, according to a government website viewed by Reuters on Monday.

Technology

Netflix says its position on deal with Warner Bros Discovery unchanged

Dec 15 (Reuters) - Netflix's decision to acquire assets from Warner Bros Discovery has not changed, its co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos said in a letter to employees on Monday.

Technology

Citi sets 2026 S&P 500 target at 7,700, expects AI to remain key theme

Dec 15 (Reuters) - Citigroup has set a year-end target of 7,700 for the S&P 500 index for 2026, pointing to robust corporate earnings and sustained tailwinds from artificial intelligence investments.

Technology

Exclusive-Tesla board made $3 billion via stock awards that dwarfed tech peers

Dec 15 (Reuters) - Tesla's board of directors has earned more than $3 billion through stock awards that far exceeded the value of those given to peers at the biggest U.S. technology firms at the time they were paid, according to an analysis performed for Reuters by compensation and governance specialist Equilar.

AI

Electricity is now holding back growth across the global economy

An exclusive analysis from Bloomberg Economics finds that almost all Group of 20 countries are seeing a rise in grid stress over the last few years.

Smartphones

North Korean leader's sister sports Chinese foldable phone

The North Korean leader's powerful sister Kim Yo Jong has been spotted with a likely Chinese-made foldable phone, as Pyongyang's elite skirt sanctions to get their hands on the latest gadgetry from abroad.

Technology

STMicro has shipped 5 billion chips for Starlink in past decade; that could double by 2027

Dec 15 (Reuters) - STMicroelectronics has shipped more than 5 billion radio-frequency antenna chips to Elon Musk's SpaceX for the Starlink satellite network, and chips delivered under the partnership in the next two years could double that number, a senior executive at the chipmaker told Reuters.

Internet

Tech support scammers stole US$85,000 from him. His bank declined to refund him.

A retired lawyer lost the money in a tech support scam, a type of online fraud that is surging. His bank said it couldn't recover the funds, which criminals wired from inside his account.

Technology

Analysis-Old meets new economy: AI boom to supercharge European banks' rally

LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - After a stellar 2025, investors expect shares in European banks to keep heading higher in 2026, supported by strong earnings and, crucially, cost savings stemming from artificial intelligence.

Robotics

Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but scepticism remains

Robots have long been seen as a bad bet for Silicon Valley investors – too complicated, capital-intensive and "boring, honestly", says venture capitalist Modar Alaoui.

Cybersecurity

Asahi CEO mulls new cybersecurity unit as disruption drags on

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd is considering to create a new cybersecurity team after disruptions to operations and financial reporting from a September ransomware attack are expected to continue into the new year. 

Robotics

China's smaller manufacturers look to catch the automation wave

China is already the world's largest market for industrial robots, and the government is pouring billions of dollars into robotics and artificial intelligence to boost its presence in the sector.

Technology

UK regulation of cryptoassets to start in October 2027, finance ministry says

LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Britain will start regulating cryptoassets from October 2027, the finance ministry said on Monday, rules it hopes will give the industry certainty while keeping out "dodgy actors".

Video games

From Zelda to Civ VI: understanding game complexity

The art of video game complexity: what makes a game engaging?

VR

From traditional mats to virtual arenas: The rise of VR taekwondo in Malaysia

Malaysia's taekwondo scene is going virtual, with opponents sparring in the digital realm using VR headsets.

Operating systems

Windows running slow? Microsoft’s 11 quick fixes to speed up your PC

If Windows is feeling sluggish, there can be many reasons, from your computer's storage being almost full to too many programs starting with the operating system.

Social media

Meta to let users in EU 'share less personal data' for targeted ads

The parent company of Facebook and Instagram is, for the first time, set to limit the amount of personal information it forces users to share for ad tracking purposes, according to an announcement from European Union authorities.

Operating systems

Drowning in pics? Tidy your Mac library with a few clicks

Apple's Photos app on the Mac is a powerful means of sorting and managing large libraries, with built-in tools that make images easier to find.

Technology

Flying taxis to take people to London airports in minutes from 2028

Electric flying taxis may become available to London airport passengers from 2028, a UK company has announced.