Nestlé is overhauling its enterprise software to set the stage for AI and automation capabilities. The upgrade comes as the company plans to eliminate 16,000 positions globally over the next two years.
Cisco is centralizing its customer experience operations around a new AI platform called Cisco IQ. The move aims to fix what the company admits has been a fragmented, inefficient service delivery model that’s plagued customers and partners.
Microsoft just dropped a feature-packed Windows 11 Insider Preview that completely reimagines personalization and sharing. The lock screen gets interactive widgets, while the widget system gains multiple dashboards and better navigation. File sharing also becomes noticeably faster with a new drag tr
Despite bold predictions, AI isn’t replacing video editors anytime soon. The technology excels at automating tedious tasks but falls short on creative storytelling and emotional nuance that human editors bring to projects.
Instacart is rolling out new AI tools designed specifically for grocery retailers. The suite includes agentic commerce solutions through partnerships with major AI companies, aiming to make shopping as simple as having a conversation.
Perplexity AI is calling out Amazon for what it describes as “bullying” tactics. The AI company says Amazon sent an “aggressive legal threat” demanding it stop letting users make purchases through its Comet Assistant. This comes as Amazon cracks down on external AI agents accessing its site.
Apple is testing a new AirDrop feature that would let users pair devices for up to 30 days using PIN codes. This would eliminate the need to constantly toggle between visibility settings for frequent file sharing between the same devices.
Apple’s Live Translation feature for AirPods is finally coming to European Union users by the end of 2025 after Digital Markets Act delays. The feature requires iPhone 15 Pro or newer and AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods 4 with ANC.
Microsoft and NVIDIA have teamed up to launch the Agentic Launchpad initiative targeting AI startups in the UK and Ireland. Selected companies will get access to NVIDIA’s GPU infrastructure and Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem plus expert mentorship.
With the Supreme Court hearing a landmark case on Trump’s tariffs Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed the administration has backup options. He cited Section 232 and Section 301 as alternative authorities that could be used if the court rules against the White House.
