The big tech playbook is getting a major rewrite. Companies are moving away from one-size-fits-all AI toward specialized systems, while also betting on physical experiences to deepen engagement. It’s a pivot from pure software to targeted intelligence and real-world presence.
The Document Foundation has released LibreOffice 26.2, a significant update that eliminates the “Community” branding from its free edition. The suite also now includes built-in support for Bitcoin as a currency format.
Docker just made its catalog of over 1,000 secure container images free and open-source. Anaconda’s CEO says this partnership is a breakthrough for building trustworthy AI applications that can actually make it to production.
Apple has been fined €98 million (about $116 million) by Italy’s antitrust authority. The regulator says Apple’s App Tracking Transparency policy imposes “disproportionate” data collection terms on third-party apps compared to its own.
Coinbase is making a major push into prediction markets. The crypto exchange is acquiring The Clearing Company, a platform that lets users trade on real-world events.
Apple has been fined €115 million (about $115M) by Italy’s competition authority. The regulator says Apple’s App Tracking Transparency policy created an “extremely burdensome” double-consent process that harmed developers while boosting Apple’s own ad business.
A look back at venture capital predictions for commerce reveals which forecasts actually materialized. The winners weren’t the flashy trends, but fundamental shifts in AI, resale, supply chains, and marketing driven by real problems and clear ROI.
The accounting profession is on the cusp of a major AI-driven transformation. According to new analysis, the role of the accountant is set to evolve dramatically, shifting from number-cruncher to strategic advisor.
A key NHS supplier, DXS International, was hit by a cyber-attack in mid-December. The company says clinical services were not disrupted, but a threat actor claims to have stolen a huge trove of data.
A handful of European public bodies are actively migrating away from US cloud infrastructure, driven by an irreconcilable legal clash between the US CLOUD Act and EU GDPR. Their efforts reveal a blueprint for sovereignty and the steep challenges of cutting the digital umbilical cord.
