Amazon’s AWS and Microsoft’s Azure face European Union scrutiny over potential anticompetitive practices in the cloud sector. The investigation launched Tuesday will assess whether the dominant platforms act as gateways that limit market competitiveness.
Samsung is rolling out One UI 8.5 to Galaxy S22 devices, marking a substantial security enhancement for the 2022 flagship. The update builds on Android 16 QPR2 rather than standard Android 16, offering numerous improvements over the current One UI 8 foundation.
The gaming industry is undergoing a fundamental shift toward PC platforms and open ecosystems according to Take-Two’s CEO. While consoles aren’t disappearing, the market dynamics are changing as PC gaming continues to grow and even Microsoft rethinks its approach to hardware.
The voluntary carbon market saw trade values drop 29% last year despite steady demand. Companies are paying more for quality but can’t tell what quality means in a fragmented system.
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 preview build introduces structured math reading in Word through Narrator. The feature helps blind and low vision users navigate equations with proper hierarchy and tone. Insiders can test it now in Beta and Dev channels.
Berlin-based Peec AI has secured €18 million in Series A funding to expand its platform that helps marketers understand how their brands appear in AI-generated answers. The company has grown to over 1,300 customers and €3.4 million in ARR since launching in February 2025. This funding round position
Larry Ellison’s ambitious £10bn science institute in Oxford is undergoing a major overhaul after the departure of its president Sir John Bell. The Oracle co-founder has scaled back pandemic preparedness work and tightened control over operations, shifting focus to AI and robotics instead.
Nvidia’s VP of Hyperscale and HPC says AI will become pervasive in scientific computing within 1-2 years. The company is betting on hybrid systems that excel at both AI inference and traditional FP64 simulation workloads, with new contracts including TACC’s Horizon supercomputer featuring 4,000 Blac
Apple designer Abidur Chowdhury, who presented the iPhone Air at September’s event, has departed for an AI startup. His exit continues a troubling trend of design talent leaving Apple since Jony Ive’s 2019 departure.
Gaming laptops under $1000 have become nearly extinct, with most RTX 50-series models starting above $1500. The Steam Deck provides a compelling alternative at just $399-$649 while maintaining quality and versatility. Valve’s handheld can even function as a mini-PC when connected to monitors and per
