Snap is integrating Perplexity’s AI search engine into its app in early 2026 through a $400 million cash and equity deal. The partnership comes as Snap reports strong revenue growth but shifting user engagement patterns. This follows similar AI moves by Meta and X across social platforms.
Italy’s stock market has dramatically outperformed European peers, with the FTSE MIB climbing 120% over five years compared to 60% for the broader European market. The country’s political stability and financial reforms are creating a surprising success story that Europe should learn from.
Apple’s rumored $1 billion annual payment to Google for Gemini AI access looks like a steal compared to the $20 billion Google pays Apple for search placement. Meanwhile, Apple reportedly pays OpenAI nothing for ChatGPT integration. The deal terms reveal who holds the real power in these partnership
Microsoft Azure experienced significant service disruptions in its West Europe region due to a thermal event affecting cooling systems. The incident impacted multiple services across availability zones, challenging assumptions about cloud resilience. Recovery efforts are underway but the event highl
Job postings for forward-deployed engineers have skyrocketed 800% from the start of 2025 through September. This emerging AI role bridges technical skills with business understanding to customize AI models for specific company needs. While AI may displace 9 million jobs, it could create 11 million n
Amazon marketplace sellers are hiking prices significantly more than competitors as tariffs take effect. Categories like home goods and apparel are seeing double-digit increases, raising concerns about holiday shopping budgets.
Devuan 6 “Excalibur” provides a systemd-free version of Debian 13 Trixie using Linux kernel 6.12. The distribution drops 32-bit x86 support entirely while adding several ARM architecture variants. Installation remains challenging, reflecting the project’s focus on experienced Linux users.
Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University have successfully fused two independent quantum networks into one. The breakthrough connects 18 different users through entanglement-based protocols. This represents the most complex multi-user quantum network demonstrated to date.
WatchGuard’s new CEO Joe Smolarski is bringing his Kaseya playbook to the cybersecurity company. He’s promising to double MSP profit margins while driving down platform costs. The company plans aggressive product releases and platform integration through 2026.
The controversial Neon app that pays users to record phone calls for AI training has quietly returned to app stores. The biggest change? It now only records calls between Neon users, potentially addressing earlier legal concerns about consent.
