Geothermal energy stocks surge on AI demand, Google launches Gemini-focused Googlebook laptops, and major security breaches impact Foxconn and Apple

Geothermal startup Fervo Energy surged 33% in its IPO debut, capitalizing on surging demand from AI data centers that require massive amounts of power for computing operations.

Google unveiled Googlebook, a new category of AI-focused laptops designed specifically around Gemini intelligence, combining Android and ChromeOS software to compete in the emerging AI laptop market.

Ransomware group Nitrogen claimed responsibility for breaching Foxconn, a major electronics manufacturer for Apple, Google, and Nvidia, allegedly stealing 8TB of data including over 11 million files and reportedly Apple project files.

Anthropic is expanding beyond enterprise customers by courting small business owners as new AI customers, while WhatsApp launched Meta AI Incognito Chats offering private conversations without Meta access to user data.

Instagram introduced 'Instants,' a new feature combining elements from Snapchat and BeReal, as Meta continues evolving its social platforms with ephemeral content capabilities.

Rivian's robotics spinoff Mind Robotics raised an additional $400 million in funding, demonstrating continued investor confidence in autonomous robotics technology.

Windows Update is being improved to better protect PCs from buggy drivers, addressing a longstanding vulnerability in system stability and security.

Amazon's devices chief stated that developing a new smartphone is 'just not the goal,' signaling the company's shift away from smartphone competition toward other device categories and AI integration.

Google launched free AI literacy training through its new AI Educator Series available to all 6 million K-12 educators, promoting AI education in schools.

Samsung is rolling out Android 17 updates with One UI 9, while Google's 'Gemini Intelligence' features may debut on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and other foldables first before wider rollout.