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Month: January 2026

Strategy Consulting Has a Big, Expensive Problem
BusinessInnovationSoftware

Strategy Consulting Has a Big, Expensive Problem

The core value proposition of traditional strategy consulting is under threat. According to a new analysis, the methods that once made firms indispensable are now what’s holding them back from solving today’s biggest business challenges.

by Elijah PorterJanuary 8, 2026
Is China’s Economy Headed for a “Lost Decade” Like Japan’s?
BusinessInnovationTechnology

Is China’s Economy Headed for a “Lost Decade” Like Japan’s?

The Wall Street Journal draws a stark parallel between China’s current economic woes and Japan’s “lost decades.” Despite starting from a poorer baseline, China risks falling into the same traps of a two-track economy and corporate zombification.

by Elijah PorterJanuary 8, 2026
Google’s $32B Wiz Deal Faces Its EU Moment of Truth
BusinessCybersecuritySoftware

Google’s $32B Wiz Deal Faces Its EU Moment of Truth

European Union antitrust officials have set a February 10 deadline to rule on Google’s proposed $32 billion purchase of cybersecurity provider Wiz. The deal, announced last March, has already been approved by the U.S. Department of Justice. This comes as cyber threats have escalated from episodic ev

by Aaron ValeJanuary 8, 2026
PayPal Bets Big on AI Agents With Microsoft Copilot Checkout
BusinessCloudSoftware

PayPal Bets Big on AI Agents With Microsoft Copilot Checkout

PayPal is making two strategic moves, integrating its checkout with Microsoft’s AI Copilot and teaming with Paychex for early wage access. These partnerships highlight a shift towards autonomous AI shopping and the demand for faster payroll. But what does this mean for traditional e-commerce?

by Aaron ValeJanuary 8, 2026
Amazon’s New Dashboard Tracks Exactly How Long You’re In The Office
BusinessPrivacySoftware

Amazon’s New Dashboard Tracks Exactly How Long You’re In The Office

Amazon has equipped managers with a new dashboard that tracks not just if employees come to the office, but how many hours they spend there. The tool flags “Low-Time Badgers” and others, standardizing RTO enforcement across its corporate workforce.

by Aaron ValeJanuary 8, 2026
Musk vs. OpenAI: The Lawsuit is Officially Going to Trial
AIBusinessSoftware

Musk vs. OpenAI: The Lawsuit is Officially Going to Trial

Elon Musk’s legal battle with OpenAI is heating up. A judge has ruled that his lawsuit, alleging the company betrayed its non-profit founding mission, can head to trial. This sets the stage for a major courtroom showdown over AI’s future.

by Aaron ValeJanuary 8, 2026
Marktech’s New Chip Packaging Aims for Precision in 2026
HardwareManufacturingSemiconductors

Marktech’s New Chip Packaging Aims for Precision in 2026

Marktech Optoelectronics and its partner Optrans are developing new transfer-molded packaging for LEDs and photodiodes, with first customer availability slated for the second quarter of 2026. The technology promises improved optical control, reliability, and a smaller footprint for demanding applica

by Elijah PorterJanuary 8, 2026
Classic Outlook’s Encryption Bug Is Back, Microsoft Scrambles
CybersecuritySoftwareTechnology

Classic Outlook’s Encryption Bug Is Back, Microsoft Scrambles

A bug in the latest version of the classic Outlook app is preventing users from opening encrypted emails. Microsoft is investigating the cause and has suggested a couple of temporary workarounds while they work on a fix.

by Aaron ValeJanuary 8, 2026
Your AI Shopper Doesn’t Care About Your Checkout Page
AIBusinessSoftware

Your AI Shopper Doesn’t Care About Your Checkout Page

According to a new analysis, the rise of AI shopping agents is forcing consumer commerce to look a lot more like B2B. The focus is moving from a slick checkout experience to structured data, verifiable policies, and machine-readable authorization. Payment is becoming just the final step in a long, a

by Elijah PorterJanuary 8, 2026
Linux Kernel Might Finally Get PIE Linking in 2026
ComputingSoftwareTechnology

Linux Kernel Might Finally Get PIE Linking in 2026

A new proposal aims to link the relocatable x86_64 Linux kernel as a Position Independent Executable (PIE) starting in 2026. This change, which previously faced resistance over performance concerns, now shows minimal code size impact and paves the way for advanced security features like fg-KASLR.

by Aaron ValeJanuary 8, 2026

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