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fromwww.housingwire.com

2 hours ago

Dark Matter's new CEO on AI, layoffs and growth strategy

Vikas Rao aims to enhance Dark Matter's market presence by lowering customer entry barriers and leveraging AI across the organization.

Microsoft's new Xbox chief starts making her mark

Asha Sharma is reevaluating Game Pass pricing to enhance value for players on Xbox.

fromGadgets 360

Game Pass Has Become 'Too Expensive', New Xbox Chief Says in Leaked Memo

Xbox Game Pass pricing is being reconsidered as it has become too expensive for players, prompting a need for better value.

Xbox Is Said To Be Having "very, very, very big discussions " About Exclusivity

Changes may be coming to Xbox's multiplatform approach under new leadership, with discussions on exclusivity being a significant focus.

Games

Microsoft's new Xbox chief starts making her mark

Asha Sharma is reevaluating Game Pass pricing to enhance value for players on Xbox.

fromGadgets 360

Game Pass Has Become 'Too Expensive', New Xbox Chief Says in Leaked Memo

Xbox Game Pass pricing is being reconsidered as it has become too expensive for players, prompting a need for better value.

Xbox Is Said To Be Having "very, very, very big discussions " About Exclusivity

Changes may be coming to Xbox's multiplatform approach under new leadership, with discussions on exclusivity being a significant focus.

Recent advances push Big Tech closer to the Q-Day danger zone

Organizations are transitioning to new algorithms to replace RSA and elliptic curves due to vulnerabilities exposed by quantum computing threats.

Startup companies

56 minutes ago

Shuttered startups are selling old Slack chats and emails to AI companies

Defunct startups are monetizing their digital data by selling it to AI companies, raising significant privacy concerns.

fromeLearning Industry

8 hours ago

How To Build A Marketing Technology (MarTech) Stack: Crafting A Digital Arsenal For Future Growth

A well-structured MarTech stack is essential for business growth and effective demand generation.

Apple

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

6 hours ago

How to think about Apple Business

Apple Business is suitable for small businesses using Apple devices but lacks capabilities for larger enterprises and advanced compliance needs.

Typography

10 hours ago

Microsoft Bing Testing Animated People Also Search For

Bing is testing a new animated outline for its 'people also search for' boxes to enhance user attention.

DevOps

fromInfoWorld

12 hours ago

When cloud giants neglect resilience

Cloud outages highlight reliability issues as providers prioritize cost-cutting over service stability, raising questions about acceptable levels of unreliability.

Web frameworks

fromInfoQ

21 hours ago

Speed at Scale: Optimizing the Largest CX Platform Out There

Optimizing performance in customer experience platforms involves addressing challenges rather than focusing solely on the latest technologies.

Users complain of UK Azure capacity problems

Azure UK is full. Like full full. There's no additional quota available in any UK region, meaning no new VMs or AKS clusters can be created.

Tech industry

Privacy professionals

fromExtremeTech

Google, Microsoft, and Meta Ignore Your Ad Tracking Opt-Outs, Audit Reveals

Google, Microsoft, and Meta track users' browsing habits despite opt-out requests, violating privacy regulations.

Remote teams

14 hours ago

AI is finally delivering productivity - for remote employees

The key to productivity with AI lies in the freedom to use it effectively, not just the technology itself.

Ex-PlayStation Exec Calls The Outlook For Xbox Game Pass 'Grim'

Game Pass faces scrutiny over its sustainability and pricing amid mixed industry opinions on its impact on game development.

Xbox Boss Admits Game Has Become "too expensive", Hints At Big Changes To The Service

Asha Sharma plans to make Game Pass more flexible and potentially cheaper, addressing concerns about its current pricing model.

fromKotaku

Even Xbox's New Boss Thinks Game Pass Is Too Expensive

Game Pass prices have doubled, prompting a need for a more flexible and valuable subscription model according to Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma.

fromKotaku

Ex-PlayStation Exec Calls The Outlook For Xbox Game Pass 'Grim'

Game Pass faces scrutiny over its sustainability and pricing amid mixed industry opinions on its impact on game development.

Xbox Boss Admits Game Has Become "too expensive", Hints At Big Changes To The Service

Asha Sharma plans to make Game Pass more flexible and potentially cheaper, addressing concerns about its current pricing model.

fromKotaku

Even Xbox's New Boss Thinks Game Pass Is Too Expensive

Game Pass prices have doubled, prompting a need for a more flexible and valuable subscription model according to Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma.

more#game-pass

EU data protection

fromwww.theguardian.com

15 hours ago

US tech firms successfully lobbied EU to keep datacentre emissions secret

US tech companies influenced EU regulations to conceal environmental impacts of datacentres, limiting public access to crucial data.

Data science

fromMarTech

9 hours ago

Synthetic research is a promise with a catch | MarTech

Economic pressure for quick research results conflicts with the scientific demand for rigor, leading to potential biases in synthetic data outputs.

10 hours ago

Oracle's Week of Big Gains Masks a Huge Red Flag: Why Conservative Investors Should Look Elsewhere

Oracle's recent stock surge masks significant structural risks, including high debt and reliance on OpenAI for revenue stability.

Higher education

fromEngadget

Microsoft's new college deal is a half-hearted answer to the $500 MacBook Neo

Apple's MacBook Neo challenges affordable Windows laptops, prompting Microsoft to respond with a competitive college offer bundle.

Software development

Scale sets edge platform's software ever more free from hardware constraints

Scale Computing is reducing hardware requirements for its software, allowing more flexibility for partners and customers in choosing hardware platforms.

Privacy technologies

fromPetaPixel

Apple and Google Direct Users to AI 'Nudify' Apps: Report

Apple and Google facilitate access to nudify apps that create deepfake nude images despite policies against nonconsensual sexualized content.

fromUS AFPNews

The news hub

Andrew Forrest is suing Meta for using his likeness in scam ads without permission.

London startup

Anthropic Plots Major London Expansion

Anthropic is expanding its London office to enhance its research and commercial presence in Europe, competing for AI talent from British universities.

#nvidia

Venture

Jensen Huang explains why Nvidia invests in tons of companies, instead of trying to pick winners

Nvidia invests in numerous tech companies to support innovation rather than picking winners, reflecting its own history of unexpected success.

'Nvidia wants to acquire a PC manufacturer like Dell or HP'

Nvidia denies rumors of acquiring a major PC manufacturer despite stock price surges for Dell and HP.

Venture

Jensen Huang explains why Nvidia invests in tons of companies, instead of trying to pick winners

Nvidia invests in numerous tech companies to support innovation rather than picking winners, reflecting its own history of unexpected success.

'Nvidia wants to acquire a PC manufacturer like Dell or HP'

Nvidia denies rumors of acquiring a major PC manufacturer despite stock price surges for Dell and HP.

more#nvidia

Silicon Valley

Internal Salesforce org chart shows the 10 executives helping CEO Marc Benioff navigate AI's threat to software

Salesforce is restructuring its executive team to adapt to pressures from generative AI and enhance its product offerings.

UK politics

UK told its Big Tech habit is now a national security risk

Britain's reliance on US Big Tech poses national security risks and economic challenges due to control over critical infrastructure.

Tap into the AI APIs of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge

Chrome and Edge browsers provide built-in APIs for local AI tasks like translation and summarization using locally hosted models.

Tech industry

The dirty secret behind Big Tech's AI arms race: Massive hardware investments that are obsolete in 3 years | Fortune

4 hours ago

OpenAI's policy chief says AI companies 'need to do a much better job' talking about AI as industry leaders face personal attacks | Fortune

AI's impact on labor is polarizing, with increasing backlash and violence against proponents of the technology.

fromsfist.com

22 hours ago

Meta Is Creating an AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg to Attend Meetings for Him

Meta is developing an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff and streamline operations.

Jeff Raikes: AI is capturing cognition - and most companies are building a talent debt they don't see yet | Fortune

AI's rapid integration threatens long-term business success by diminishing human judgment and critical thinking in the workplace.

Web development

fromInfoWorld

Tap into the AI APIs of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge

Chrome and Edge browsers provide built-in APIs for local AI tasks like translation and summarization using locally hosted models.

The dirty secret behind Big Tech's AI arms race: Massive hardware investments that are obsolete in 3 years | Fortune

Hyperscalers are rapidly replacing hardware, leading to losses despite increased AI capital expenditures, which may harm long-term profitability.

4 hours ago

OpenAI's policy chief says AI companies 'need to do a much better job' talking about AI as industry leaders face personal attacks | Fortune

AI's impact on labor is polarizing, with increasing backlash and violence against proponents of the technology.

fromsfist.com

22 hours ago

Meta Is Creating an AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg to Attend Meetings for Him

Meta is developing an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff and streamline operations.

Jeff Raikes: AI is capturing cognition - and most companies are building a talent debt they don't see yet | Fortune

AI's rapid integration threatens long-term business success by diminishing human judgment and critical thinking in the workplace.

IBM's government DEI settlement could increase pressure to avoid tech hiring diversity

IBM's settlement with the DOJ dismantles its DEI programs and halts workforce diversification efforts.

fromArs Technica

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.

Social justice

IBM's government DEI settlement could increase pressure to avoid tech hiring diversity

IBM's settlement with the DOJ dismantles its DEI programs and halts workforce diversification efforts.

fromArs Technica

fromHarvard Business Review

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.

more#ibm

Digital life

How AI Is Threatening Platforms' Revenue Streams

Online activity and centralized digital services have created a platform-dependent society, influencing markets, labor, and consumer behavior.

Information security

fromHarvard Gazette

1 hour ago

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.

fromDigiday

17 hours ago

The Rundown: Q1 dealmaking cools across ad tech and martech as AI remains the hottest ticket

Ad tech sector experienced recent mergers and acquisitions, contrasting with a slowdown in overall deal-making due to macroeconomic uncertainty.

fromZDNET

20 hours ago

These companies are actually upskilling their workers for AI - here's how they do it

Companies should prioritize upskilling employees in AI to prepare for future job demands and mitigate economic impacts.

8 hours ago

v | Fortune

Artificial intelligence threatens the traditional SaaS business model, leading to significant market vulnerabilities and increased competition.

#microsoft

European startups

Microsoft announces product it doesn't want anyone to buy

fromTechRepublic

European startups

Microsoft Takes Over Key Stargate Site in Latest OpenAI Pullback

This Will Be Microsoft's Price Next Year

Microsoft's stock is down 23.14% YTD, but analysts predict a 31.71% upside with a buy recommendation.

Higher education

Microsoft counters the MacBook Neo with freebies for students

Privacy technologies

Microsoft faces fresh Windows Recall security concerns

Tech industry

Microsoft Surface PCs Are Getting Big Price Hikes, and the Cheaper Models Are Going Away

European startups

Microsoft announces product it doesn't want anyone to buy

Microsoft will provide additional security updates for older Exchange Server and Skype for Business Server versions until October 2026 due to customer migration delays.

European startups

fromTechRepublic

Microsoft Takes Over Key Stargate Site in Latest OpenAI Pullback

Microsoft has taken over data center capacity in Norway originally intended for OpenAI's Stargate project amid OpenAI's spending reductions.

This Will Be Microsoft's Price Next Year

Microsoft's stock is down 23.14% YTD, but analysts predict a 31.71% upside with a buy recommendation.

Higher education

Microsoft counters the MacBook Neo with freebies for students

Microsoft responds to Apple's MacBook Neo with student-targeted deals on Windows 11 PCs and bundled offers.

Privacy technologies

Microsoft faces fresh Windows Recall security concerns

A new tool, TotalRecall Reloaded, extracts data from Microsoft's redesigned Recall feature, raising ongoing security and privacy concerns.

Microsoft Surface PCs Are Getting Big Price Hikes, and the Cheaper Models Are Going Away

Microsoft is increasing Surface PC prices significantly, with no new devices under $1,000 and major price hikes across the lineup.

Mozilla takes on enterprise AI providers with Thunderbolt

Mozilla launches Thunderbolt AI client as an open-source alternative to proprietary enterprise AI platforms, emphasizing data privacy and control.

Mozilla calls out Microsoft over Copilot push in Windows

Mozilla criticizes Microsoft's Copilot integration for lacking user consent and prioritizing business interests over customer choice.

Mozilla takes on enterprise AI providers with Thunderbolt

Mozilla launches Thunderbolt AI client as an open-source alternative to proprietary enterprise AI platforms, emphasizing data privacy and control.

Mozilla calls out Microsoft over Copilot push in Windows

Mozilla criticizes Microsoft's Copilot integration for lacking user consent and prioritizing business interests over customer choice.

Epic's Head Of HR Is Out Less Than A Month After Mass Layoffs

Epic Games has parted ways with chief people officer Monika Fahlbusch following mass layoffs affecting over 1,000 employees.

DevOps

Oracle's New AWS Partnership Just Put It Ahead of Azure and Google Cloud

Multicloud setups are essential for enterprise AI, enabling seamless data movement and integration across different cloud providers.

Privacy technologies

fromDigital Trends

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.

EU data protection

Workday is well prepared for the EU AI Act, who will follow?

Workday is prepared for the EU AI Act with ISO 42001 certification and a governance approach for compliance.

Software development

fromZDNET

'Like handing out the blueprint to a bank vault': Why AI led one company to abandon open source

Cal is shifting from open source to proprietary licensing due to security risks posed by modern AI tools.

fromAdExchanger

For Google Advertisers Who Overpaid The Monopoly - Don't Hate, Arbitrate | AdExchanger

Keller Postman is pioneering mass arbitration lawsuits against Google for alleged monopolistic practices and overpayments in advertising.

Privacy professionals

from404 Media

Google, Microsoft, Meta All Tracking You Even When You Opt Out, According to an Independent Audit

Microsoft, Meta, and Google may be violating California privacy laws by failing to honor user opt-out requests for ad cookies.

Goldman Says It's Time to Buy Tech. I'd Start With These Tech Deals

Goldman Sachs' Peter Oppenheimer identifies a buying opportunity in U.S. tech stocks amid current market conditions.

fromwww.benzinga.com

Watch Out for Q2: Evercore Analyst Warns Ad Budget Cuts Could Mute Tech Earnings - Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZ

Tech stocks face near-term caution due to macro pressures, but long-term growth driven by AI remains promising according to Mark Mahaney.

Apple

Goldman Says It's Time to Buy Tech. I'd Start With These Tech Deals

Goldman Sachs' Peter Oppenheimer identifies a buying opportunity in U.S. tech stocks amid current market conditions.

fromwww.benzinga.com

Watch Out for Q2: Evercore Analyst Warns Ad Budget Cuts Could Mute Tech Earnings - Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZ

Tech stocks face near-term caution due to macro pressures, but long-term growth driven by AI remains promising according to Mark Mahaney.

more#tech-stocks

fromThe Village Voice

Inside Hyperbound's Bet on AI-Native Sales Intelligence - The Village Voice

AI is transforming sales organizations by providing insights and coaching opportunities that traditional tools cannot offer.

fromComputerWeekly.com

12 hours ago

Welcome to agentic AI. Welcome to per-agent licensing | Computer Weekly

AI monetization remains a challenge despite high public awareness and competition among major tech players.

Information security

fromThe Hacker News

Three Microsoft Defender Zero-Days Actively Exploited; Two Still Unpatched

Threat actors are exploiting three vulnerabilities in Microsoft Defender for elevated privileges, with one flaw already addressed by Microsoft.

#ai-adoption

fromNew Relic

The Agentic Shift: Key Takeaways from IDC Directions 2026

The focus has shifted from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, emphasizing the importance of agentic observability in the evolving agent economy.

Most of you are rejecting AI. The data shows you're running out of time | Fortune

A significant majority of workers are avoiding AI tools despite expectations for AI integration in financial applications.

fromNew Relic

The Agentic Shift: Key Takeaways from IDC Directions 2026

The focus has shifted from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, emphasizing the importance of agentic observability in the evolving agent economy.

Most of you are rejecting AI. The data shows you're running out of time | Fortune

A significant majority of workers are avoiding AI tools despite expectations for AI integration in financial applications.

Microsoft is working on yet another OpenClaw-like agent | TechCrunch

Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-like features for its Microsoft 365 Copilot tool aimed at enterprise customers with enhanced security controls.

Owning Microsoft Stock Has Cost Steve Ballmer Billions

Steve Ballmer's net worth is primarily tied to his 4% ownership of Microsoft, which has seen significant declines this year.

EU data protection

Microsoft Prez Proposes Data Sharing/Privacy Steps In Wake Of EU Action | Fortune

The EU court's ruling disrupts 15 years of data-sharing practices, necessitating a new trans-Atlantic agreement for data privacy and security.

6 hours ago

Broadcom's New AI Partnership With Google and Anthropic Could Supercharge the Next Leg of the Rally

Broadcom's partnerships and AI chip designs position it for significant growth amid rising demand for custom silicon solutions.

#artificial-intelligence

fromThe Motley Fool

Marketing tech

Meta's Massive Artificial Intelligence Investments May Be About to Pay Off for Investors | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms launched the Muse Spark model, enhancing its AI capabilities to improve advertising and content engagement.

fromeLearning Industry

Leading AI Companies Driving Enterprise Adoption

Leading AI companies are essential for effective enterprise adoption, focusing on strategy and integration to drive measurable impact.

fromThe Motley Fool

Meta's Massive Artificial Intelligence Investments May Be About to Pay Off for Investors | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms launched the Muse Spark model, enhancing its AI capabilities to improve advertising and content engagement.

fromeLearning Industry

more#artificial-intelligence

Leading AI Companies Driving Enterprise Adoption

Leading AI companies are essential for effective enterprise adoption, focusing on strategy and integration to drive measurable impact.

#openai

OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure

OpenAI is shifting focus to business-oriented products to ensure profitability and compete with rivals like Anthropic.

fromAxios

Artificial intelligence

OpenAI rips Anthropic, distances itself from Microsoft

fromFuturism

AI Is Killing Microsoft

OpenAI shifts focus to enterprise and coding, abandoning less profitable projects to mitigate financial losses.

OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure

OpenAI is shifting focus to business-oriented products to ensure profitability and compete with rivals like Anthropic.

fromAxios

OpenAI rips Anthropic, distances itself from Microsoft

OpenAI's partnership with Amazon Web Services is driving significant demand from enterprise customers, enhancing distribution capabilities beyond Microsoft.

fromFuturism

AI Is Killing Microsoft

OpenAI shifts focus to enterprise and coding, abandoning less profitable projects to mitigate financial losses.

The same Microsoft Surface I bought 4 months ago is 69% more expensive now - here's why

Memory and SSD costs are projected to rise 130% by 2026, significantly increasing PC prices.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

CFTC Uses Microsoft AI Tools to Surveil Crypto and Prediction Markets, Chairman Tells Congress

CFTC is using AI tools to monitor markets amid staffing cuts and calls for crypto legislation.

fromTechCrunch

Anthropic CPO leaves Figma's board after reports he will offer a competing product | TechCrunch

Mike Krieger resigned from Figma's board as Anthropic prepares to launch competing design tools.

fromArs Technica

Microsoft and Stellantis want to use AI to help car owners

Stellantis is integrating AI across its operations to enhance product development, customer features, and cybersecurity while reducing data center footprint.

The Battle for OpenAI's Soul

Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman will determine OpenAI's adherence to its founding mission and impact its corporate future.

European startups

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Microsoft shuffles more of its senior leadership

Microsoft establishes a Copilot Leadership Team to align brand strategy, product roadmap, models, and infrastructure for unified user experiences across AI products.

Digital life

Microsoft Broke the Only Thing That Actually Mattered - Yanko Design

Windows faces declining recommendation from tech-savvy family members due to recent platform changes, threatening its historical distribution advantage as Apple offers competitive alternatives.

6 days ago

Microsoft exec suggests AI agents will need to buy software licenses, just like employees

AI agents may require their own identities and licenses, potentially expanding software revenue despite concerns about reduced human interaction.

US politics

Accelerated investigation into Microsoft's cloud and AI monopoly

FTC is accelerating a probe into whether Microsoft illegally monopolizes enterprise cloud, AI, and bundled software through licensing and product bundling.

Microsoft shuffles leadership as Copilot and AI agents reshape its core products

Microsoft replaces retiring EVP Rajesh Jha with four executives including LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky to lead Microsoft 365 and Windows, prioritizing AI and Copilot integration.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says company is 'long on gaming' amid rumors of 'sunsetting' Xbox due to AI

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella assures Xbox employees and players that the console's future remains secure despite AI industry shifts and leadership changes.