iRobot, the maker of the Roomba, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to sell its assets to its Chinese supplier. The company’s demise is a cautionary tale about tariffs, cheap competition, and failing to innovate.
Steve Clayton, Microsoft’s VP of communications strategy, is departing for Cisco. He’s known for launching the company’s print magazine and book imprint. His move highlights the growing corporate value of the “storyteller” role.
A major collective action lawsuit has been filed against Apple and Amazon in the UK, seeking over £900 million in damages. The claim alleges a 2018 deal between the tech giants illegally restricted independent sellers and kept prices artificially high for millions of consumers.
ServiceNow is nearing a massive $7.1 billion deal to acquire security firm Armis, according to a report. This follows its recent purchase of Veza and aims to give customers a complete view of their entire IT and IoT landscape. The big strategic question is how ServiceNow will integrate these new, la
iRobot, the pioneering maker of the Roomba vacuum, has filed for bankruptcy. The company will pass control to its Chinese supplier, Shenzhen Picea Robotics, to whom it owes nearly $100 million.
Kong Wan Sing, founder of Asia-Pacific co-working giant JustCo, frames the business as hospitality. He’s launching luxury and bare-bones brands while expanding across Asia, seeing growth that outpaces the West.
Cambodia’s government says 5G services will launch in January 2026, beginning in the capital and five provinces. The move is pitched as key for digital growth and smart cities. But the rollout faces significant hurdles in a market dominated by just three carriers.
In a surprising shift, Microsoft’s top gaming exec Matt Booty detailed how Xbox titles became best-sellers on PlayStation. The crown jewel, Halo, is officially coming to PS5 in 2026. This move reshapes the entire console landscape.
The scramble for AI dominance is triggering a massive executive exodus at tech’s biggest companies. Apple, Tesla, and Meta have all seen key leaders and researchers depart in 2025, often defecting to rivals or starting their own ventures.
Apple has won a significant modification to the Epic Games injunction. The court now says Apple can charge a fee for purchases made via external links, but the rate must be determined.
