Google is significantly expanding its AI Mode capabilities, turning the search tool into a full-service travel and shopping assistant. The company is rolling out Flight Deals globally and adding new agentic features for booking restaurants, events, and appointments across the US.
OpenAI now has two CEOs, with former Instacart CEO Fidji Simo running everything that might make money. She’s working from LA due to a health condition but remains hyper-present on Slack. Her mission is closing the gap between AI intelligence and actual usage.
Android 17 is shaping up to be a game-changer for mobile gaming with system-level controller support and performance improvements. The update addresses long-standing pain points that have held back serious gaming on Android devices. This could finally bridge the gap between mobile and console gaming
Databricks has launched ai_parse_document, claiming it solves the unsolved problem of enterprise PDF parsing. The technology handles complex documents with tables, diagrams, and mixed formats that existing tools struggle with. Early adopters include Rockwell Automation, TE Connectivity, and Emerson
New research reveals enterprises are drowning in applications, with an average of 1,100 apps per organization. Yet only about half properly integrate with identity governance systems, creating dangerous security gaps that attackers love.
The AI revolution is creating unexpected casualties in the software sector. Once-high-flying companies are now trading at deep discounts as investors panic about generative AI disrupting their business models.
Android might finally get its own version of Apple’s NameDrop feature. Code discovered in Google Play Services reveals a “Gesture Exchange” functionality for contact sharing. This would be Android’s second major feature borrowed from Apple recently.
Microsoft highlights Windows 11 security improvements ahead of Ignite while launching .NET 10. Meanwhile, gamers face massive updates and delays, and Tiny11 Builder emerges as a key tool against Windows enshittification.
November’s Patch Tuesday brings a welcome break with only 63 Microsoft patches and just one zero-day vulnerability. The update affects Windows desktop platforms and requires immediate attention despite the reduced volume. Organizations can follow standard patching schedules for most Microsoft produc
Google has updated its Play Store to prominently feature apps designed for Samsung’s upcoming XR headset. The move appears to be live globally and could significantly boost visibility for the emerging platform.
