The FTC has taken action against edtech provider Illuminate Education for a 2021 data breach that impacted 10.1 million students. The regulator says the company ignored security warnings, stored data in plain text, and delayed notifying schools.
The post-holiday returns wave is now a major operational peak rivaling Black Friday. With billions in merchandise coming back, a reactive approach will cripple systems and customer experience. A proactive, tech-focused strategy is essential.
The AI industry is in a state of frenzied competition. OpenAI is reportedly in a “code red” scramble to improve ChatGPT, while Apple just hired a key Microsoft AI leader who had only been there for four months. The battle for top talent and product supremacy is intensifying.
The frantic race to build AI data centers is creating a massive payday for skilled construction workers. Electricians and supervisors are now pulling in over $200,000 a year. But this boom comes with serious questions about long-term stability and who really pays the price.
Netflix has updated its app to disable Google Cast for most users and devices. You now need an $18+ ad-free plan, and even then, it only works on older, remote-less hardware like the 2018 Chromecast.
Cross-border payments platform Sokin has reached a $300 million valuation following a new Series B funding round. The company plans to use the capital to expand its infrastructure and secure licenses in key global markets like Asia and the Middle East.
Consulting giant Accenture is partnering with OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT Enterprise to a massive portion of its workforce. The deal signals a fundamental shift in what consulting firms actually do, moving from advice to building AI tools for clients. But it also comes with significant risks and intern
The cybersecurity industry consolidated rapidly in November 2025 as major players like Palo Alto Networks and Zscaler acquired startups focused on AI-driven security and observability. These deals highlight a strategic push to automate defense and manage risk in complex, cloud-native environments.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has unveiled the THOR-05F, the first advanced female-specific crash test dummy. It represents a major leap over the outdated Hybrid III model from the 1970s. Official testing with the new dummy isn’t expected to begin until around 2027.
A new SHL study reveals deep distrust between workers and employers over AI implementation. While workers are curious about AI, most don’t trust companies to use it responsibly, especially in hiring and performance reviews. The data shows a critical need for transparency and human oversight in workp
