Perplexity has launched a revamped iPad app with a heavy focus on its research tools. The update is a clear play for the student and professional market, but it’s also a nudge toward its paid subscription tiers.
Slope is teaming up with Amazon to provide embedded working capital loans to U.S. sellers. The program uses AI to analyze business data and is backed by a credit facility from J.P. Morgan. This move targets a critical financing gap for small merchants on the platform.
An ambitious mod that brought Halo 3’s maps, sounds, and mechanics into Counter-Strike 2 has been removed. Microsoft issued a DMCA complaint, forcing the creator to abandon the project entirely. It’s a familiar clash between fan passion and corporate copyright.
Samsung has quickly signed up over a million users in Korea for its new Samsung Wallet Money Points feature. It combines direct bank payments with a rewards points system, creating a powerful financial loop within its popular app.
The global B2B ecommerce market is a $32+ trillion behemoth, but broken buying journeys cost companies hundreds of billions yearly. Now, embedding practical AI into existing platforms is delivering real gains by fixing product data and search.
Microsoft has detailed how user feedback from the Developer Community shapes Visual Studio development. The system uses votes and engagement to score and prioritize issues internally. High-priority bugs now have investigation targets, like a one-week response time.
A new report reveals a fundamental shift in consumer behavior. For a growing segment, especially Gen Z, dedicated AI platforms like ChatGPT are now the default starting point for planning, shopping, and learning. This move is already reducing reliance on traditional search.
PayPal is making a major regulatory push to become a bank. The company has applied to form “PayPal Bank,” which would allow it to offer loans and interest-bearing savings accounts directly. This move comes as the fintech giant’s stock has slumped about 29% in 2025.
The narrative around blockchain in finance is undergoing a quiet but massive shift. According to a new report, the focus is no longer on bypassing the system but on building compliant, identity-aware networks that institutions can actually use.
Notion is running a $300 million employee share sale at an $11 billion valuation. The move comes as the company’s AI products now account for half its annual recurring revenue, which has surpassed $600 million.
