Business leaders are feeling more optimistic about the global economy despite what one former Fed official calls “frog-boiling” conditions. The focus has shifted from tariff disruptions to AI transformation, with most CEOs expecting significant impacts.
Google is taking legal action against a Chinese hacking group that sells phishing software used in massive SMS scams. The operation allegedly stole $1 billion from victims across 121 countries using fake websites impersonating trusted brands.
SoftBank Group shares dropped sharply after revealing it sold its entire Nvidia stake for $5.8bn. The move is part of a massive shift toward funding artificial intelligence investments, particularly OpenAI. Analysts warn this represents a risky pivot from proven winners to uncertain AI ventures.
Microsoft has quietly rolled out Xbox Cloud Gaming in India, making it the 29th market for the service. Indian gamers can now stream hundreds of games through Game Pass subscriptions starting at ₹499 per month. Early users report significantly improved latency with local server clusters now availabl
Google is bringing NotebookLM’s popular audio overview feature to PDFs in Google Drive. The AI-generated summaries create 2-10 minute podcast-style audio files that get saved directly to your Drive. Currently limited to English documents and paid subscribers only.
Microsoft has updated its classic Sysinternals ZoomIt tool with GIF recording capabilities alongside existing MP4 support. The feature requires manual switching in settings each time you want to change formats. PowerToys users are waiting for Microsoft to bring the same functionality to their built-
The tablet market’s 18-month growth streak ended in Q3 2025 with shipments dropping 4.4% year-over-year to 38 million units. While Apple and Lenovo posted gains, smaller manufacturers saw their combined shipments plummet from 11.2 million to 8.3 million units.
Kraken’s co-CEO Arjun Sethi compares UK crypto warnings to cigarette box labels and says complex rules prevent British users from accessing three-quarters of available crypto products. The Financial Conduct Authority defends its approach as necessary consumer protection.
Researchers have developed measurement protection quantum key distribution that works in moving environments. This eliminates the need for constant recalibration when channel conditions change, making satellite quantum communication finally practical.
China’s cybersecurity agency alleges the US stole 127,272 bitcoin in 2020 from a mining operator. The bizarre claim ignores the wallet owner’s indictment for running forced labor scam compounds in Cambodia.
