Microsoft just dropped a huge, year-ending security update. It patches 57 vulnerabilities, including one zero-day that hackers are already using. This caps off a year with over 1,100 flaws fixed.
Apple and Google are collaborating on new tools to transfer data between iOS and Android. The European Commission claims this is a “direct result” of the DMA, but the reality seems a bit more complicated. The feature will be global, unlike Apple’s EU-only App Store changes.
AMD has hired former AWS infrastructure leader Arvind Balakumar to spearhead engineering for its Helios AI server platform. This is a key move in its long-shot bid to compete with Nvidia’s AI infrastructure dominance. The Helios rack-scale system is slated for a 2026 debut.
In a major move, Apple and Google have announced a collaboration to simplify data transfer between iOS and Android. The European Commission is claiming this as a direct win for its Digital Markets Act regulations. The new features will roll out globally, starting with a Pixel Canary build and a futu
Microsoft has launched Agent Mode for Excel on the web, a major upgrade to Copilot that can execute complex, multi-step tasks. It’s available now for commercial and premium subscribers, with a wider rollout coming in January.
Australia’s new law requires social media platforms to boot users under 16 starting December 10th. The controversial ban applies to at least 11 services, but critics argue it’s an ineffective “quick fix” that will push kids to darker corners of the web.
OpenAI’s COO Brad Lightcap says an internal “code red” declared by CEO Sam Altman will force the AI giant to sharpen its focus. The move comes as competition from Google’s Gemini and Anthropic heats up, especially for business customers.
In a major move to shape the future of AI, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Block are teaming up to create the Agentic AI Foundation. They’re donating key technologies to establish open standards, hoping to ensure different AI agents can work together seamlessly. The effort is backed by other giants like Goog
Anthropic is locking down the enterprise AI space with a new multi-year partnership with consulting giant Accenture. The deal includes formal training for 30,000 Accenture employees and comes as a new report shows Anthropic now holds 40% of the enterprise market share.
Zillow has deleted climate risk scores from its home listings following a complaint from the real estate industry. This move highlights the tension between transparency and market stability in an era of extreme weather.
