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Category: Software
Cisco’s New Partner Program Is Live. Here’s What’s Different.
The Cisco 360 Partner Program, first unveiled in October 2024, is now live. It’s a complete reimagining of the partner framework, built after thousands of hours of partner feedback. The focus is squarely on AI, simplicity, and helping customers find the right expertise.
Meta Blocks Teens From AI, Amazon Cuts Jobs, and AI Builds a Browser
Meta is temporarily blocking teenagers from using its AI “characters.” The move comes as the company faces a child safety trial and broader scrutiny over AI’s mental health impacts. Meanwhile, Amazon is reportedly planning another massive round of corporate layoffs.
Microsoft Gives Contact Center Admins More Control Over Calls
Microsoft has announced the general availability of a new feature for its Dynamics 365 Contact Center platform. The upgrade gives administrators far more control over how live customer calls are transferred between agents and queues.
Siri’s Gemini Brain Could Steal Android’s Last Big Advantage
Apple is planning to base Siri on Google’s Gemini AI model, according to a new report. This move could finally fix Siri’s notorious weaknesses and, in doing so, remove one of the key reasons people still choose Android phones. The strategic implications for both tech giants are huge.
Synthesia’s $4B Valuation Shows AI Video Is Still a Hot Ticket
London-based Synthesia has raised a $200 million Series E round, doubling its valuation to $4 billion in just over a year. The round was led by Google Ventures and will fuel a push into AI agents for corporate training.
Xbox Studios Head Calls Fable ‘Mindblowing,’ Vows Better Multiplatform Plan
Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan is raving about Playground Games’ Fable reboot, calling its ‘Living Population’ feature “mindblowing.” He also acknowledged the studio’s inconsistent multiplatform strategy, promising to work on being more uniform moving forward.
Google Drive’s AI Snooping Is Forcing a Privacy Exodus
Google is automatically enabling AI features that scan and summarize everything in your Google Drive, including private documents. This opt-out change has users questioning the safety of their data and moving to encrypted alternatives.
Is the new Fable reboot playing it too safe?
Eurogamer’s team is split on the new Fable reboot. Some see a safe but welcome return to Albion, while others worry it lacks the series’ old ambition. After 16 years, is familiarity the right move?
Animal Crossing’s Final Updates Are a $5 Coat of Paint
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a surprise final send-off with two updates. A $5 Switch 2 version boosts visuals, while a free 3.0 patch adds a Hotel and quality-of-life fixes. It’s a nice renovation for a game that sold nearly 50 million units.