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Source: Microsoft is in talks to design future custom chips with Broadcom, which would involve Microsoft switching its business from Marvell (Abram Brown/The Information)
https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/microsoft-discusses-custom-chips-broadcom

Microsoft Discusses Custom Chips With Broadcom
Microsoft is in talks to design future custom chips with Broadcom, which would involve Microsoft switching its business from Marvell, another maker of custom chips, according to one person involved in the discussions. Those discussions come amid intense demand for such chips as companies like Microsoft race to acquire more semiconductors and increase their AI products. Nvidia lords over the

Cisco in advanced talks to acquire cyber startup Axonius for $2 billion
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/bjxge1de11l

Cisco in advanced talks to acquire cyber startup Axonius for $2 billion
Exclusive: The deal would follow a string of major acquisitions as Cisco strengthens its enterprise security portfolio.

BREAKING: Ukraine, Russia agree on exchange of '314 prisoners' during peace talks, US envoy says: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/05/breaking-ukraine-russia-agree-on.html

"While not all consumers may wish to adapt their consumption behaviour, all consumers need to be provided access to the tools to enable their participation. Regulatory frameworks must drive, and not hinder, the delivery of such flexibility resources."
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Expect Trump to post something like this next year:
"We seek to bring joy and warmth to those in need of care and attention — and, of course, to support our heroes, the participants of the special military operation, with both words and deeds. You have taken on the responsibility of fighting for your homeland, for truth and justice. I assure you, millions of people across Russia are with you on this New Year's night," - V. Putin

Putin's New Year speech lauds Russia's war, makes no mention of peace in Ukraine
Putin's speech avoided any mention of Ukraine, peace talks, or plans to bring the war to an end in 2026.

Sources: Cisco is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity company Axonius for $2B; Axonius has raised ~$700M and was valued at $2.6B during earlier rounds (Meir Orbach/CTech)
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/bjxge1de11l

Cisco in advanced talks to acquire cyber startup Axonius for $2 billion
Exclusive: The deal would follow a string of major acquisitions as Cisco strengthens its enterprise security portfolio.

Cisco in advanced talks to acquire cyber startup Axonius for $2 billion
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/bjxge1de11l

Cisco in advanced talks to acquire cyber startup Axonius for $2 billion
Exclusive: The deal would follow a string of major acquisitions as Cisco strengthens its enterprise security portfolio.

Mailbag: Has Pro Bowl honor been cheapened? https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/mailbag-has-pro-bowl-honor-been-cheapened

Mailbag: Has Pro Bowl honor been cheapened? https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/mailbag-has-pro-bowl-honor-been-cheapened

Sources: Uber is in talks to acquire the parking space reservation app SpotHero; the parking app was last valued at $290M (The Information)
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/uber-considers-deal-parking-app-spothero

Uber Considers Deal for Parking App SpotHero
Uber has been in talks to acquire parking app SpotHero, a popular service that allows drivers to reserve parking spaces, according to people with knowledge of the discussions. Founded in 2011, SpotHero connects drivers looking to reserve and pay for parking spaces with parking lots, parking ...