A study from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance suggests Amazon’s algorithmic pricing is costing public schools and local governments. The report highlights wild price swings and a lack of transparency, arguing the system funnels money away from local businesses.
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 has updated its guidance on AI agents in Windows 11, clarifying that users must grant explicit permission for access to personal folders. The setting applies collectively to six key directories, with options for “Allow Always,” “Ask Every Time,” or “Never Allow.” You manage these permissio
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.
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.
Harvey Smith, the lead designer on the original Deus Ex and former studio director at Arkane, has spoken about the closure of the Austin studio. He called it a shock, especially for junior staff, and lamented what could have been with a canceled Blade Runner game.
Intel is rolling out a new graphics driver stack for Linux. The update focuses on performance optimizations and fixing issues with upcoming Xe3 hardware.
In a new interview, Larian Studios founder Swen Vincke revealed the studio’s next major focus for the upcoming Divinity game. He admitted that past games lacked strong universe-building and that fixing this is now a top priority, a lesson learned from developing Baldur’s Gate 3.
