In a stunning admission, Netflix’s leadership revealed they attributed no financial value to the WB Games division as part of their massive $82.7 billion acquisition deal. This comes even though the division produced 2023’s best-selling game, Hogwarts Legacy.
Major tech rivals are collaborating on a new foundation to set the ground rules for AI agents. The move aims to prevent fragmentation and ensure different AI systems can work together seamlessly.
Google is working to build its AI Mode directly into the Chrome browser. The native integration would allow the AI to access and use information from your open tabs, moving beyond a simple sidebar.
Accenture is on an AI partnership spree. After a deal with OpenAI, it’s now teaming up with Anthropic to train tens of thousands of employees on Claude. The consulting giants are in a full-blown arms race for AI dominance.
PNC Financial Services Group is now offering Bitcoin trading directly to its high-net-worth clients. This fulfills the initial goal of its partnership with Coinbase, announced back in July. It’s the latest sign of traditional finance embracing digital assets on its own platforms.
According to a CNBC report, Meta’s AI focus is in flux. The company’s much-hyped Llama models have taken a backseat to a massive hiring spree, including a $14.3 billion deal to bring in Scale AI’s founder. Now, its next-gen model, codenamed “Avocado,” is reportedly delayed until 2026.
Slack is flipping the script. After raising over $320 million itself, the $3 billion startup is now leading an $80 million fund to invest in other software companies that build on its platform. The goal is to make Slack the central hub for all business tools.
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The Claude app for Slack can now automatically detect and handle coding tasks by routing them to Claude Code. This beta feature uses the context of your Slack threads and authenticated code repositories to help debug or write code without leaving the chat.
Google is taking a multi-pronged approach to smart glasses, announcing wired XR glasses, simpler AI specs, and audio-only models. The first Android XR-powered glasses are slated for next year, alongside key updates for Samsung’s headset.
