Apple has made its second-largest acquisition ever, buying AI audio startup Q.ai for a reported $2 billion. The company’s tech can interpret “silent speech” from facial micro-movements, potentially for future AirPods or Vision Pro.
Bitget Wallet is launching a new payments hub after surpassing 90 million users globally. The move aims to turn the self-custodial crypto wallet into an app for daily spending and money management, challenging traditional banking.
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.
Linux gamers can now stream games at up to 5K/120Hz or a blistering 360Hz at 1080p with a new native GeForce Now app. This dedicated client promises better stability and performance over the previous browser-based workaround.
Microsoft’s Windows 11 has officially crossed the 1 billion user threshold. The milestone comes as the OS sees a 45% surge, largely tied to Windows 10’s end of support.
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.
The Economist’s podcast series is wrapping up with a look at where AI is headed. The penultimate episode features a specific vision of the coming years, built from the experiences of four early adopters.
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
