The Zig Software Foundation is making a permanent move off GitHub, calling the platform “sluggish and broken.” The breaking point was unreliable infrastructure and Microsoft’s aggressive promotion of AI, which violates Zig’s strict no-LLM policy.
Amazon has quickly removed an “AI beta” English dub for the classic anime Banana Fish following intense criticism from viewers. The move highlights the growing tension between streamers experimenting with AI and audiences who fiercely defend human creative roles.
Apple is on track to ship over 247.4 million iPhones in 2025, fueled by massive iPhone 17 demand. This will push Apple’s smartphone revenue past $261 billion. However, a planned delay for the iPhone 18 and a global memory shortage are forecast to cause a shipment dip in 2026.
Microsoft is adding a “streaming” feature to Notepad in Windows 11, making its Copilot AI type out responses character by character. The update mimics the ChatGPT experience and will debut on new Copilot+ PCs before coming to other systems.
Norton has entered the AI browser wars with Neo, a “zero-prompt” browser built on security. It proactively offers summaries and suggestions instead of waiting for user queries. The goal is to offer a calmer, more predictable alternative to agentic browsers.
Milan-based Bending Spoons is acquiring the event platform Eventbrite in an all-cash deal worth about €430 million. The move continues the Italian company’s aggressive strategy of buying and holding well-known digital brands.
Apple is making a major leadership change in its AI division. John Giannandrea is retiring, and former Microsoft VP of AI Amar Subramanya is stepping in to lead the charge, likely for a new Siri launch this spring.
A new report reveals colleges are quietly deploying AI to read application essays and evaluate transcripts. While schools promise it’s only an assist for humans, the trend is accelerating rapidly, with some hoping to notify students a month sooner.
According to a new report, artificial intelligence is radically transforming the accounting industry. The market is expected to skyrocket from $3.35 billion in 2023 to a staggering $93.3 billion by 2032, fueled by massive efficiency gains.
The Comet Browser has introduced a built-in tab search feature, a standard tool in rivals like Chrome that was curiously missing. Users no longer have to ask the AI assistant to find their open tabs, getting a faster, more direct method instead.
