Google has agreed to pay a combined $200 million to settle two major privacy class action lawsuits. The settlements address claims the company collected cellular data and recorded conversations without proper consent.
In the latest season of The Economist’s Boss Class podcast, host Andrew experiments with using AI in his daily work. His first big test? Having Claude write his management column for him. The outcome is a revealing look at the current limits of generative AI.
ASML’s stock hit new highs then fell after its Q4 report, highlighting intense investor focus on its ability to meet a record €38.8 billion order backlog. The chip equipment giant’s valuation now far exceeds even Nvidia’s, testing market limits.
The VP who helped lead Amazon’s gaming push for over eight years is out. This follows major layoffs last year and the shutdown of development on their only in-house hit, New World.
According to a new Game Developers Conference survey, a majority of developers now view generative AI as a negative force in the industry. The negative sentiment has skyrocketed from 18% in 2024 to 52% in 2026, even as 36% of devs report using it in their jobs.
Solar energy accounted for 58% of all new U.S. power capacity in the first nine months of 2025. From island resorts to manufacturing exports, the technology is moving from the fringe to the foundation of the global energy system.
SAP’s current cloud backlog grew 16% last quarter, falling short of the 26% target CEO Christian Klein had set. The company is accelerating its cloud pivot, announcing a massive share buyback and setting a firm end-of-2027 deadline for most on-premise support.
The CachyOS Linux distribution has received a significant upgrade, most notably switching to the modern Wayland display server. This change reportedly makes an already fast Arch-based system even quicker. The update also introduces a new, customizable boot manager called Limine.
Premarket trading was a rollercoaster of reactions to corporate earnings. Meta Platforms led the charge with a 9% surge on a strong forecast, while Microsoft dropped 7% despite beating estimates. The moves highlight how investor focus has shifted from past results to future guidance.
New survey data reveals a surprising stall in AI adoption at work in Q4 2025. While overall usage barely budged, frequent users in tech and leadership roles are increasing their reliance. The growing gap suggests a major use-case problem for the average employee.
