Apple is complying with new Japanese law by opening iOS to alternative app stores and payments. But it’s implementing a 5% commission on third-party store purchases and up to 21% fees for other payment methods, complete with user warnings. These conditions have already led Epic Games to delay Fortni
Oracle’s stock has become a poster child for the deflating AI trade. After a 43% single-day surge in September 2025, it’s now down 46% from that high as investors turn skeptical.
ServiceNow shares have tumbled 25% this year, including an 8% drop this week on news of a potential $7 billion deal for Armis. Bernstein analyst Peter Weed now calls it the “cheapest” large-cap software stock, reiterating an outperform rating and a $1,093 price target, about 40% above recent levels.
Google Labs has launched “CC,” an experimental AI agent that connects to your Gmail, Calendar, and Drive to manage your day. It’s free for now, but the cost is your data. Users in the U.S. and Canada can join a waitlist.
An Australian renewable energy firm is making a big play in digital infrastructure. Energy Estate wants to land two major new subsea cables in Tasmania and build data centers powered by its green energy projects.
A revised forecast from Kiwoom Securities suggests Samsung’s 2026 operating profit could hit $73 billion, fueled by skyrocketing memory prices. This windfall for chipmakers is creating a crisis for device manufacturers, who are being forced to cut specs and raise prices.
The cyber threat landscape in 2025 is being reshaped by AI-powered attacks and fragile supply chains. Traditional security models are failing as incidents like a $2.5B+ Jaguar Land Rover breach show the staggering cost of falling behind.
Anthony Enzor-DeMeo is Mozilla’s new CEO, replacing interim leader Laura Chambers. He’s promising urgency and a focus on trust, but the company faces massive challenges.
The Trump administration has halted a “technology prosperity deal” aimed at boosting cooperation in AI and quantum computing. The move comes as US officials grow frustrated with the UK’s stance on non-tariff trade barriers, particularly for agricultural goods.
Most manufacturing failures come from a single, flawed assumption: that nothing will go wrong. Building programs with no margin for error is like building a house of cards. Success requires strategic trade-offs and internal alignment, not just cost-cutting.
