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
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.
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.
Canonical’s aggressive move to Rust-based system utilities for Ubuntu 25.10 has been fraught with bugs and performance issues. Meanwhile, the company’s revenue is approaching $300 million as it eyes a future IPO and doubles down on Java.
Developer 11 bit Studios is remaking its 2018 hit Frostpunk in Unreal Engine 5. Dubbed Frostpunk 1886, the project aims to be a “platform for future development” and is slated for release in 2027.
Google appears to be testing a feature that would let users change their primary @gmail.com email address to a different @gmail.com one. The change was spotted in documentation on the Hindi version of a Google support page, with the company noting the ability is “gradually rolling out.” This would f
In a surprising move, Salesforce is reducing its reliance on generative AI and large language models. The company is refocusing on deterministic automation for its Agentforce product, prioritizing reliability over creative but inconsistent AI responses.
