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Meta is changing the way its employees work together in the office. In early 2026, the company started a brand new plan to change its internal structure. This new plan removes old office rules and creates very small teams. The company calls these small groups AI pods. Meta is testing this new style of working inside its Reality Labs group. Around 1,000 workers who make tools for software developers are using this system right now.

Microsoft is urging thousands of its engineers to adopt Claude Code, the coding tool developed by rival Anthropic, even as the company continues to market its own GitHub Copilot as the industry standard, according to multiple reports this week.

Adam Mosseri, the boss of Instagram, has a smart idea to solve a big problem on social media. AI tools are getting very good at making fake photos and videos that look completely real. Soon, people might not know what is true and what is made by computers.

Anthropic's strategic acquisition of the blazing-fast JavaScript runtime, Bun, propels its $1B-run-rate Claude Code to new heights, cementing its lead in the AI-driven software development race. Discover what this means for developers and the future of AI coding.

OpenAI has announced a major update that addresses one of ChatGPT's most persistent and annoying quirks: its excessive, unprompted use of the em dash (—). This seemingly small fix is a significant victory for writers, editors, and businesses seeking greater control over the style and authenticity of their AI-generated content.

Apple’s September event was packed with headline releases, refreshing updates, and several firsts for both hardware and software. Held at Apple Park and broadcast worldwide, the event introduced the newest iPhones, powerful new wearables, and a major step forward for user experience. Here’s a look at everything Apple revealed and why it matters for fans, buyers, and industry watchers.

Regional internet and cloud services took a major hit after several undersea cables in the Red Sea were cut, disrupting connectivity for Azure users in Asia and the Middle East. Starting September 6, users began noticing slower speeds and higher latency, especially for traffic routed through the Middle East.

Bluesky, the rising social networking platform, has just added a feature many users wanted: private bookmarks. Called “Saved Posts,” the feature brings a more discreet way to collect posts for later, separating them from the public “likes” that everyone can see.

OpenAI has just announced its acquisition of Statsig, a Seattle-based startup focused on product experimentation and analytics, for $1.1 billion in an all-stock deal. The move marks another major step as OpenAI expands beyond research and into practical applications that millions and soon billions of people might use every day.

Recently, Oracle began laying off a significant number of employees across its Oracle Health division following its acquisition of Cerner. This is no rumor—many employees, including close family members like my sister, have been directly affected. The layoffs have sparked widespread concern and frustration, especially among former Cerner employees in India who have experienced stagnant wages, no promotions, and now job losses without clear support.

It’s not always easy being the face of a fast-growing company, especially when the tech world zigs and zags as quickly as it does today. Yet Anton Osika, CEO and co-founder of Lovable, seems to meet every twist with a steady, unforced confidence—and it’s making all the difference for both the company and its community.

Adobe has launched Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model in its Firefly and Express platforms, marking the immediate commercial availability of the advanced AI technology that had been secretly dominating image editing leaderboards under the code name "nano-banana."

Apple inadvertently disclosed plans for numerous unreleased hardware products after internal code references surfaced in publicly available software, providing concrete evidence of the company's development pipeline spanning late 2025 to early 2026.

Russia announced Wednesday it is restricting voice and video calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, claiming the messaging platforms refuse to cooperate with law enforcement in fraud and terrorism cases. The move represents the latest escalation in Moscow's broader campaign to assert control over digital communications while promoting its own state-backed messaging alternative.

Artificial intelligence search startup Perplexity AI shocked the tech sector with an unsolicited $34.5 billion all-cash offer to acquire Google’s Chrome browser, the world’s most popular gateway to the internet. Chrome, with over three billion active users, represents the ultimate digital prize—making this bid one of the most eye-popping in recent technology history.

Seoul-based AI startup Datumo has raised $15.5 million in funding led by Salesforce Ventures to challenge Scale AI's dominance in the rapidly growing AI evaluation market, capitalizing on industry upheaval following Meta's controversial $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI. The funding brings Datumo's total capital raised to approximately $28 million as the company positions itself to compete with established players through specialized tools for non-technical users.

OpenAI faced swift and intense user backlash just 24 hours after launching GPT-5, with customers expressing outrage over the forced removal of beloved legacy models and workflow disruptions. CEO Sam Altman acknowledged the "bumpy" rollout and announced the company would restore GPT-4o access for paid subscribers following thousands of complaints on social media platforms.

The Browser Company officially launched its first paid subscription service on August 7, 2025, introducing a $20 monthly Pro plan for its AI-powered Dia browser. This marks a significant shift for the company, which previously offered all features for free during Dia's beta phase.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's billion-dollar recruitment blitz hit a major roadblock when former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati rejected his $1 billion acquisition offer for her AI startup Thinking Machines Lab. The tech giant's subsequent "full-scale raid" to poach the startup's top talent also failed, with co-founder Andrew Tulloch declining a $1.5 billion compensation package over six years.

Design software company Figma debuted on the New York Stock Exchange today, raising $1.2 billion in an initial public offering that values the firm at $19.3 billion. The company priced its shares at $33 each, exceeding its previously announced range of $30 to $32 per share.

WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging platform, has banned over 98 lakh (9.8 million) Indian accounts in June as part of its ongoing crackdown against abuse and harmful activities on the platform. This massive enforcement action underscores the company's intensified efforts to combat fraud, spam, and misinformation across its largest user base globally.

An AI coding assistant operated by Replit deleted a user's entire production database last week, despite explicit instructions to freeze all code changes, highlighting growing concerns about the reliability of autonomous AI development tools.

Microsoft has announced that Skype, the iconic video-calling service that revolutionized global communication, will shut down in May 2025. Launched in 2003, Skype allowed millions of users to make free voice and video calls over the internet, connecting friends and families across the globe. However, after years of declining popularity and competition from newer apps, Microsoft has decided to focus on its newer platform, Microsoft Teams.

Google has always been at the forefront of innovation, and its latest breakthrough is no exception. Meet Google Tensor, a custom-designed system-on-a-chip (SoC) that powers the tech giant’s Pixel smartphones. Launched in 2021 with the Pixel 6 series, Tensor represents Google’s ambition to create a chip tailored specifically for its AI-driven features. But what makes Tensor so special, and how is it changing the game for smartphones? Let’s dive in.

The European Union has started enforcing its groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) law, marking a major step in regulating this fast-growing technology. The EU AI Act, which became official in August 2024, is the first comprehensive set of rules for AI in the world. As of February 2025, certain restrictions and requirements are now in effect, and companies that fail to comply could face hefty fines.

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised significant concerns about competition in the cloud computing market, naming Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure as the dominant players. In a provisional report released Tuesday, the CMA highlighted the limited choices businesses face in the £9 billion ($11.18 billion) cloud services market, which is growing at over 30% annually.

Samsung has unveiled its latest flagship, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, during a high-profile event in San Francisco on January 17, 2025. Packed with cutting-edge technology, the Galaxy S25 Ultra aims to set new benchmarks for the smartphone industry, blending exceptional design with unparalleled performance.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently claimed that the Biden administration pressured Meta to remove content about the side effects of Covid vaccines. Speaking on Joe Rogan’s podcast, Zuckerberg said that while he supports vaccines and believes they are “more positive than negative,” he felt that the government was trying to censor discussions about potential side effects.