In a major consolidation move, cybersecurity firm ThreatModeler has acquired its largest competitor, IriusRisk, for over $100 million. The combined company boasts around $50 million in annual recurring revenue and serves roughly 300 customers, primarily large enterprises. The deal unites two leaders
A new Life is Strange game, ‘Life is Strange: Reunion,’ was briefly rated by European board PEGI before being taken down. The listing suggests a dramatic new story featuring Max Caulfield and Chloe Price. This comes just months after the release of the last game, Double Exposure.
Google is rolling out deeper Gemini AI integration for Gmail’s over 3 billion users. The new features focus on hyper-personalized email writing and summarization, with 85% of users saying tailored AI is most helpful.
Google announced a new AI Inbox tab for Gmail that reads your messages and suggests action items. The company is also making several Gemini AI features free for all users. This follows a rocky start for its earlier AI tools in Gmail.
The European Commission has set a February 10 deadline to rule on Alphabet’s massive acquisition of Wiz. This $32 billion deal, already cleared in the U.S., is Google’s largest ever and a key move in the cloud wars.
OpenAI is launching a dedicated health feature within ChatGPT. It allows users to connect wellness apps and, through a partner, access their electronic medical records. The move formalizes the millions of health questions users already ask each week.
Google and Character.AI have agreed to settle lawsuits brought by families who allege the companies’ AI chatbots caused harm to minors, including suicides. The settlements, involving cases from Colorado, Texas, and New York, come after Google hired Character.AI’s founders in August 2024.
Microsoft’s chief communications officer has forcefully denied a viral report claiming the company is planning massive layoffs. Frank X. Shaw dismissed the rumor as “100% made up,” following similar pushback from a Windows Central editor.
Amazon is formalizing its performance review process around a simple, pointed question for corporate staff: what did you accomplish? This marks a significant cultural shift under CEO Andy Jassy, moving from vague self-reflection to demanding concrete results.
A new OpenAI report reveals a surge in Americans using ChatGPT for medical and insurance advice, just as enhanced ACA subsidies expire. The AI is tracking up to 2 million health-related queries weekly. But relying on it for diagnoses is dangerously unreliable.
