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.
Oslo-based WeWillWrite has raised €2 million to tackle the writing crisis in education. The platform makes writing social and engaging for students who increasingly struggle with written expression. With 73% of US students having writing difficulties, the timing couldn’t be more critical.
Atari is expanding its anniversary collection with a paid DLC featuring Namco classics. The Namco Legendary Pack arrives November 13 with multiple versions of Pac-Man and other arcade favorites. This marks the second major expansion for the retro compilation.
CrowdStrike is expanding its AI-powered security platform with new automation agents and a SOAR system that uses natural language. The company aims to give security teams more autonomy while maintaining human oversight. This represents a major shift in how cybersecurity operations will function.
Microsoft is retiring Defender Application Guard for Office by December 2027. The security feature will be replaced by Protected View for opening untrusted files. The change begins rolling out with Office version 2602 in February 2026.
An MIT report found just 20% of organizations have even piloted AI, and only 5% have fully deployed solutions. But companies like Impel, Forethought, and Grammarly are proving there’s a better way to adopt AI that actually works for businesses.
Google and Epic Games have settled their long-running antitrust lawsuit, proposing major changes to Android and Google Play. The agreement would allow third-party app stores and payment systems while capping Google’s fees at 9-20%. Judge James Donato will review the proposal this week.
Steam Deck owners can now download games with the screen off thanks to a new beta client update. The feature automatically activates when plugged in or can be manually triggered. This solves one of the handheld’s most annoying limitations.
Businesses are rapidly shifting toward keeping payments within their own ecosystems rather than sending money to external bank accounts. This represents a fundamental power shift where platforms aim to own both the payment and the customer relationship.
Microsoft has finally resolved a long-standing Windows bug where selecting “update and shut down” would actually restart your PC. The fix comes alongside other update issues, including confusing new naming schemes and false end-of-support warnings for Windows 10 users.
