According to Thurrott.com, 2025 saw major structural changes for Windows, setting the stage for a pivotal 2026. The promotion of Pavan Davuluri to President of Windows & Devices reunified the Windows Client and Windows Core teams, aiming for a more cohesive platform strategy heavily focused on AI in
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who dropped out of Stanford in 2005, says he’s “envious” of today’s 20-year-old college dropouts. He laments that running OpenAI leaves him no mental space to brainstorm new startups, joining a chorus of tech CEOs questioning the necessity of a degree.
Ubisoft has been forced to take Rainbow Six Siege completely offline following a major security breach. The attacker distributed billions of free R6 credits and issued false bans, forcing a total transaction rollback.
Founded in 2020 by brothers Nadav and Gideon Keyson, Riverside has evolved from a simple podcasting tool into a full AI-powered content creation suite. Its client list now includes massive names like Marvel, TED, and Taylor Swift, proving its “local-first” recording tech is a game-changer.
A new critique argues that AI companions, which went mainstream in 2025, are the wrong answer to loneliness. They offer the illusion of connection but actually deepen our self-absorption. Real companionship requires friction and otherness that algorithms can’t provide.
India’s startup ecosystem raised $10.5 billion in 2025, a 17% drop, but the number of deals plummeted by 39%. Investors grew highly selective, shifting focus to early-stage startups with proven models and away from speculative bets, creating a stark contrast with the AI funding frenzy in the U.S.
McKinsey & Company is planning to cut roughly 10% of its workforce, a move that signals a fundamental shift for the consulting industry. The core analytical work that built its empire is now being commoditized by artificial intelligence.
From a promising new UniFi travel router to a massive Google Play Store settlement, it was a surprisingly busy week. We also saw major updates for Linux phones, NAS operating systems, and the Ruby programming language.
China is moving to tighten oversight of AI services designed for human-like emotional interaction. The draft rules target apps that simulate personality and could require intervention for user addiction. This is part of a broader push to control the consumer AI landscape.
LG is launching a new UltraGear evo lineup headlined by a 39-inch curved OLED monitor with proprietary AI upscaling. The tech aims to deliver 5K-class gaming without requiring a GPU upgrade. Two other models, including a massive 52-inch screen, round out the announcement.
