A new analysis from research firm Eilers & Krejcik forecasts that prediction markets could reach a trillion dollars in annual trading volume by the end of this decade. Sports are expected to drive nearly half of that activity, putting traditional sportsbooks on high alert as platforms like Polymarke
A senior engineering manager from Walmart and Twilio argues that leadership and mentorship are fundamental, not optional. He details how stretch projects and dedicated exploration time drive both technological breakthroughs and employee development.
OpenAI is expanding its Instant Checkout feature, allowing purchases inside ChatGPT apps. Powered by a new protocol built with Stripe, it could turn AI chats into a major commerce platform.
JPMorgan Chase has achieved what most companies dream of: 60% of its employees now voluntarily use its internal AI tools. The key wasn’t forcing it, but building a platform that connects deeply to all the company’s critical data and systems.
Microsoft is locking in its 2026 Game Pass lineup early. The sequel to the surprise hit ‘High on Life’ arrives February 13, followed by the long-awaited ‘REPLACED’ on March 12. Both will be available to subscribers from launch day.
According to industry leaders, the deep-tech landscape is undergoing a profound shift, driven by AI but balanced by a growing focus on ethics and human-centric innovation. The challenge is moving fast without losing sight of what the tech is actually for.
After nearly a year, Amazon has launched a web portal for its AI-enhanced Alexa+ assistant. The interface is basic but adds crucial features like file uploads and text copying. The service remains free for now but will eventually cost $19.99 per month for users who aren’t Amazon Prime members.
China has secretly built a massive, working prototype of an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine, the heart of advanced chipmaking. The project, led by Huawei and staffed by former ASML engineers, aims for fully Chinese-made advanced chips by 2030.
The latest jobs data shows a split market. While the overall US economy added 64,000 positions in November, tech hiring in key sectors continued to soften, contributing to a slight rise in the unemployment rate to 4.6%.
A new €4 million initiative aims to overhaul how Europe measures supercomputer performance. The call seeks proposals for a unified benchmarking framework that can handle everything from exascale systems to hybrid quantum-classical machines.
