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
The Nordic startup ecosystem is accelerating faster than Silicon Valley, according to insiders. A strong social safety net and collaborative culture are creating globally ambitious founders who can take bigger risks.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney claims AI labels on digital game stores like Steam “make no sense” because AI will become ubiquitous in development. The billionaire tech mogul believes disclosures only matter for art exhibits and content licensing, not games. Major publishers like Square Enix and Krafton
Perplexity’s new Comet browser, which positions itself as an “agentic browser” that completes tasks for users, is already receiving Google’s familiar Chrome promotion. The prompt appears on Google’s homepage with options to “Try it” or “Not interested,” just like it does for established browsers lik
Norwegian startup Bsure has raised €1.8 million to help companies identify risky and inactive Microsoft accounts. The platform connects directly to Microsoft Entra ID and already serves 200+ customers across nine countries. According to the company, up to 40% of user accounts are typically inactive.
Apple’s original corporate documents, including the contract signed by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ron Wayne, just sold for nearly $1.6 million at Sotheby’s. The price shattered pre-auction estimates of $100,000-$150,000, with the winning bid coming via telephone.
The original Apple Computer Company partnership contract signed by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ron Wayne is heading to auction with estimates reaching $4 million. The documents include Wayne’s withdrawal agreement just 12 days after founding, for which he received $2,300 total. This marks the sec
