Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company is fundamentally rethinking software pricing for the AI era. Instead of charging per user, Microsoft is exploring per-agent pricing models as AI systems become autonomous coworkers. This reflects a broader industry shift toward usage-based billing for AI
Xbox leadership is taking Valve’s new hardware announcement in stride. Phil Spencer praised the move toward “open platforms” while a colleague noticed the design looks suspiciously familiar from Xbox’s own leaked concepts years ago.
Commvault just launched what CEO Sanjay Mirchandani calls the most significant release in company history. The Cloud Unity platform aims to unify data security, identity resilience, and cyber recovery across all environments from on-premises to cloud.
Google has officially launched Cameyo by Google, letting businesses run Windows applications directly on Chrome browsers and Chromebooks. The technology comes from Google’s quiet acquisition of Cameyo last year and could transform Chrome OS into a viable Windows alternative.
Visa and MasterCard have agreed to a settlement that lowers swipe fees by 0.1% over five years, valued at roughly $38 billion in savings for merchants. This comes after two decades of antitrust litigation from retailers who claim the companies hold monopoly power. The tiny fee reduction actually hig
The developer who created Windows Task Manager and ZIP archive import for the operating system says Windows has slowly moved away from its core users. Dave Plummer accuses Microsoft of turning Windows into a sales channel for its products.
Former Shelf Engine founder Stefan Kalb is back with Super Labs, an AI implementation platform for mid-market companies. The startup just raised $8 million in seed funding and aims to connect non-technical businesses with existing AI tools. Kalb warns that without such platforms, mid-market companie
OWC’s new StudioStack brings Thunderbolt 5 connectivity and near-internal SSD speeds to Mac Studio and Mac mini setups. The aluminum enclosure supports up to 32TB storage and three 8K displays while adding multiple USB ports. Pre-orders are open now with shipping expected in mid-December.
Anthropic is making a staggering $50 billion investment in new US data centers to power its AI ambitions. The move comes as competition for computing resources reaches fever pitch across the industry.
Samsung’s first tri-folding smartphone could arrive on December 5, 2025, but it will be extremely limited. The company plans to ship only 20,000-30,000 units initially, priced around $3,000 and available only in Korea and select Asian markets at launch.
