A malicious Chrome extension, installed by users for privacy, was found slurping up AI chats, highlighting cybersecurity risks in browser extensions related to AI tools.
Perplexity emphasizes local compute for better performance in AI software development.
Intel is partnering with Microsoft to enhance Copilot+ PC features with local AI capabilities up to 180 TOPS on Core Ultra Series 3.
Nvidia released a native app for Linux for its game streaming service GeForce Now, with an app for FireTV Stick 4K Plus and 4K Max expected in early 2026. This expands the accessibility of cloud gaming to more platforms.
The rise of digital credentials and digital competencies is a major trend in 2026, with increasing focus on competency-based education platforms and rapid skill acquisition for developers[6].
Augment Code announced a Code Review Agent, an AI assistant to relieve code review pressure and improve developer workflow.[7]
Anthropic is advancing Claude Code, which reached a $1B run rate in six months, with expectations for further developer-focused launches like data analysis interfaces.[6]
Claude Opus 4.5 leads in coding with 80.9% SWE-bench score; GPT-5.2 close at 80.0%; Claude remains default for Cursor and Anthropic focuses on enterprise coding.
By stacking multiple active components based on new materials on the back end of a computer chip, this new approach reduces the amount of energy wasted during computation.[3]
Anthropic's Claude Code reached a $1B run rate in six months, with expectations for further investments in data analysis interfaces.
Valve added a Steam Store feature alerting users if a game in their cart is cheaper in a bundle, aiding savings during Winter Sale.