AI shopping assistants are set to transform online retail, with Morgan Stanley forecasting widespread adoption by 2030. These tools could significantly expand the e-commerce market while reshaping how consumers shop online.
The EU’s NIS2 directive is pushing organizations to completely rethink their Active Directory security. With strict requirements around MFA, password policies, and audit capabilities, many legacy AD environments are facing major compliance challenges that demand immediate attention.
ICANN is defending its $40,000 funding of Smart Africa’s CAIGA framework that proposes giving African governments direct control over internet governance. The plan has been called a “quiet coup” by critics and sparked internal rebellion within ICANN itself. Now the organization is trying to distance
Nixon Hire transformed from traditional equipment rental to green power solutions, facing industry skepticism but achieving profit growth. The shift responds to public sector contractors demanding lower carbon emissions in their supply chains.
Google added Deep Research to NotebookLM on November 13th, but the implementation disappoints. The feature feels clunky, lacks key integrations, and pulls the tool away from its source-first identity that made it unique.
Omnicom has officially completed its $9 billion acquisition of Interpublic Group, creating the largest advertising holding company. The deal comes as the entire agency sector faces pressure from AI, consulting firms, and client budget cuts. Industry analysts predict massive layoffs and further conso
WhatsApp is removing third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Copilot from its platform. The change takes effect January 15, 2026, affecting over 50 million users. Meta AI will become the only chatbot available in WhatsApp.
Paul Krugman believes Bitcoin’s recent crash from $126,000 to $81,000 represents the “unraveling of the Trump trade.” The economist connects Trump’s political setbacks to cryptocurrency’s decline, noting the Trump family lost $1 billion in the selloff.
HP is preparing to raise PC prices and ship systems with less RAM due to soaring memory costs. The company says DDR5 pricing has jumped more than 200% in recent weeks. Other PC makers including CyberPowerPC and MAINGEAR are implementing similar measures.
The Nordic startup ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth, with Sweden’s Lovable leading the charge alongside established players like Klarna and Spotify. Venture investments hit $8 billion this year, while the region’s social safety net enables bold risk-taking. Deep tech and AI are driving
