In a Fortune op-ed, the CEO of SolarWinds details the intense, seven-month negotiation to take the company private in a $4.4 billion deal. He shares the leadership principles—credibility, balance, stamina, and persistence—that he says made the transaction a success.
Archaeologists have uncovered a deep sequence of human occupation in a Sulawesi cave, with evidence stretching back over a million years. The findings suggest a dramatic cultural shift around 40,000 years ago, possibly marking when our species arrived and replaced an earlier hominin population.
CrowdStrike is buying identity security startup SGNL to protect AI agents. This is the third AI-focused acquisition in less than a year, following deals for Onum and Pangea.
Microsoft has locked in its next Xbox Developer Direct showcase for January 22, 2026. The event promises extended gameplay for the Fable reboot and the first look at Forza Horizon 6’s Japan setting. It’s a key preview of Xbox’s 2026 lineup.
FedEx is making a major play in the returns space, betting that simplifying the process for shoppers and shippers is critical for growth. With nearly 20% of online sales expected to be returned, the post-purchase experience is now a frontline battleground for carriers and retailers alike.
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.
