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Cybersecurity M&A hit record high in 2025, set to accelerate in 2026

Cybersecurity mergers and acquisitions hit an all-time high in 2025, with a more aggressive climate expected in 2026, a report said. Total deal value reached $102 billion, up 294 percent from a year earlier, while the number of transactions rose 21 percent to 398. The second quarter set a record for deal count, and the third quarter posted the largest quarterly value. AI security led investment activity.

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Caterpillar partners with Nvidia to develop AI-based construction equipment

Caterpillar is partnering with Nvidia to introduce AI and automation technologies into construction equipment, TechCrunch reported on Jan. 7. The companies plan to equip the Cat 306 CR mini excavator with an AI assistant that answers operator questions, offers work safety tips and manages service schedules. The technology is based on Nvidia’s Jetson Thor physical AI platform. Caterpillar is also testing digital twins and material demand forecasting using Nvidia Omniverse simulation resources.

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Google Classroom adds Gemini feature to turn lessons into podcasts

Google has added a feature to Google Classroom that generates Gemini-based audio lessons, TechCrunch reported on Jan. 7. Teachers can set grade level, topics and learning goals and choose a dialogue style to produce customised audio lessons. The feature is available to Google Workspace for Education Fundamental, Standard and Plus subscribers. TechCrunch reported that teachers also have concerns about using generative AI tools.