McKinsey is reportedly planning to cut thousands of jobs, with reductions of up to 10% for some teams. The move comes as the firm deploys its own AI assistant, Lilli, which can cut research time by 30%. This signals a massive structural shift for the entire consulting industry.
Obscura VPN has successfully completed its first independent security audit. The new service, which uses a unique two-provider system, was found to have no major security flaws. This validation is a significant step for the fledgling privacy tool.
Livestream shopping on TikTok saw a massive 84% year-over-year sales jump during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday period. Small businesses are now hiring full-time hosts and consulting with Chinese agencies to compete.
Microsoft is deploying new pop-up banners in its Edge browser that warn users about security when they try to download Google Chrome. The move shifts the argument from features to protection, drawing immediate criticism from a coalition of competing browsers. It’s the latest salvo in the ongoing bat
The first wave of speakers for Hannover Messe 2026’s Centre Stage has been announced. The list includes heavyweights from Siemens, Rheinmetall, Accenture, and the Future Today Institute, setting the agenda for the world’s leading industrial tech show.
StartupLab has closed its fifth fund at €32 million to back 20-25 pre-seed Norwegian tech startups each year. While the accelerator is seeing strong deal flow, political headwinds from a divisive exit tax are causing an exodus of notable companies.
A new analysis from Forbes outlines a pivotal shift coming in 2026, where execution and infrastructure will separate winners from also-rans. The report covers everything from the maturation of stablecoins and AI to Bitcoin going mainstream and a potential challenge to NVIDIA’s dominance.
Despite slow returns, a majority of CEOs plan to increase their AI budgets. The pressure is on to show results, but investors and executives have very different timelines in mind.
The long-awaited enterprise spending on AI is materializing. According to a new survey, the vast majority of CIOs are creating dedicated budgets and moving projects into production, signaling a major shift from experimentation to investment.
A new analysis highlights healthcare roles that will remain essential despite AI advances. The list includes surgeons, paramedics, nurses, and mental health professionals, all relying on uniquely human traits.
