Monzo’s CEO Got Pushed Out Over IPO Fight
The board of UK fintech Monzo reportedly forced CEO TS Anil to step down. The key issues were a clash over when to take the company public and concerns over his long-term commitment post-listing.
Category: Software
Ditch the Bloat: 5 Tiny Apps That Replaced My Whole Productivity Suite
A tech writer found their heavyweight productivity apps were creating more work than they saved. The solution was a radical shift to a handful of tiny, single-purpose open-source tools that do one job perfectly.
Google’s AI Agent Research Flips the Script on Multi-Agent Hype
The promise of AI agents in 2025 hasn’t fully materialized, with most businesses still experimenting. Google’s new research provides a crucial framework for when to use a single agent versus a complex multi-agent system, and the results are surprising.
ChatGPT Gets Apple Music and a Much Faster Image Generator
OpenAI is rolling out two major upgrades to ChatGPT today. Users will soon get Apple Music integration for playlists, and a new image model that’s up to 4x faster.
Microsoft’s Latest Security Update Breaks VPNs for Some Users
Microsoft has confirmed that recent Windows 11 security updates are breaking VPN connectivity for some users. The problem primarily affects enterprise users running the Windows Subsystem for Linux. A fix is still under investigation.
LG TVs Get a Forced, Unremovable Microsoft Copilot App
LG smart TVs are receiving a webOS update that automatically installs a Microsoft Copilot tile on the home screen. The app cannot be uninstalled, only hidden, leading to significant user frustration over forced software and a lack of control.
Larian’s CEO Fights AI Backlash: “We’re Not Replacing Artists”
Following a Bloomberg report, Larian CEO Swen Vincke faced backlash for comments on using AI. He has since clarified that the studio uses AI only for early ideation and is actively hiring more human artists and writers.
YouTube’s AI Game Builder Is a Cute, Probably Pointless, Trick
YouTube is launching an open beta for Playables Builder, a tool that lets creators use Gemini 3 to make games without coding. It’s the next step in Google’s AI-everywhere strategy, but building a fun game is about more than just generating one.
ChatGPT’s Bot Is The Most Blocked Online. Google’s Is The Most Allowed.
New data from Cloudflare reveals a stark split in how websites treat AI crawlers versus traditional search engines. OpenAI’s GPTBot saw a 305% usage spike but is now the most blocked service on the internet, highlighting a major trust deficit for AI companies.
Google Search’s New Plus Button is a Sneaky AI Power Move
Google is quietly testing a new plus button in Search that lets users upload images and documents for Gemini AI to analyze. The feature, not yet officially announced, signals Google’s deep integration of AI into its core product. This move comes as the competition with OpenAI intensifies.