Apple is making a massive $2 billion bet on AI that tracks facial muscle movements, acquiring Israeli startup Q.ai. The deal is led by a familiar face in Apple’s history and is already drawing internal criticism over the company’s ties to Israel.
Apple just posted its biggest quarter ever, with revenue soaring to $143.8 billion. The company now boasts over 2.5 billion active devices globally. Here’s what’s driving the growth.
Microsoft Teams has a fresh batch of updates on the way for business users. The changes include mobile-friendly code blocks, a new call feedback screen, and tools to report suspicious calls.
Xbox hardware sales have been in a freefall for two years straight. The latest quarter saw a 32% drop, and there’s no sign of a turnaround.
Microsoft’s commercial CEO, Judson Althoff, has outlined the company’s 2026 channel strategy. The core plan is to transform its partners into AI-driven “Frontier Firms” using tools like Copilot and Agent 365.
The Economist reports that generative AI has already transformed graduate recruitment, leading to a flood of AI-written job applications. This shift raises fears about machines closing off career paths and forces a rethink of the entire hiring process.
Forget the “burn book.” In today’s job market, you need a “brag binder.” It’s not just about ego—it’s about controlling your narrative and making your manager’s job easier during reviews and layoffs.
A federal court case against Carnegie Mellon University is revealing troubling ties between massive Qatari funding and campus policies. The lawsuit alleges the money influences how the school handles antisemitism complaints. This comes as a new Education Department portal shows Qatar is, by far, the
Block, the company behind Cash App and Square, has opened a new European hub in Dublin. The office is positioned as a base for collaboration, seller engagement, and talent development in what the firm calls “Europe’s fintech epicentre.”
Microsoft’s stock is on track for its worst post-earnings drop in over three years, sinking about 7% after its December-quarter report. Analysts point to high AI-related costs as the culprit, overshadowing strong demand.
