Thought Leadership
Gemini Laptop
Google has launched pre-orders for its new Googlebook laptops starting at 899 US dollars, built entirely around the Gemini AI assistant.
One Year After Launch
The Microsoft 365 companion apps Calendar, People, and Files will be discontinued on December 16, 2026, and will no longer function after that date.
Location Data Practices
A years-long investigation into Google’s handling of location data has resulted in a major fine. The company says it has since addressed the issues identified by regulators. However, users also need to take action themselves.
A Turning Point in Warehouse Automation
Gartner sees warehouse logistics at a turning point: Four AI trends are transforming automation, decision-making, and physical work in the warehouse.
After SMS Authentication Ends
Organizations using Microsoft Entra ID should start preparing to replace SMS-based sign-ins. Microsoft has once again reminded admins that SMS and phone call authentication as a first factor are being phased out.
Trade Tensions and AI Risks
Just days before a planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, representatives of the world’s two largest economies met in New York to discuss their trade dispute and security risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence.
No Relief
Acer is preparing for higher PC prices. The reason is persistently expensive memory components. The company expects relief in the second half of 2027 at the earliest.
Back to Caution:
The Shopify CEO, who once made AI usage mandatory, now sees a growing problem: employees are passing along unrefined, AI-generated work to colleagues without reviewing it.
Interdisciplinary Research
Google DeepMind has launched the DeepMind Institute (DMI), a new platform designed to promote interdisciplinary thinking about artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Unclear Android Component
Europe’s office software alternative Euro-Office is now coming to the desktop, but its Russian code origins continue to draw criticism.