Earnings and Jobs: A Huge Week for Markets
The financial calendar is packed. Two Magnificent Seven giants report earnings, while Friday’s jobs data could shift the Fed’s rate-cut timeline. It’s a pivotal moment for market direction.
Category: Software
Apple Almost Picked Claude Over Google for Siri, Says Report
According to a new report, Apple was on the verge of partnering with Anthropic to power a new Siri with Claude. The deal fell apart over money, leading to the surprise Google Gemini announcement. Internally, Apple still runs on Claude for its own tools.
Windows 11 Tiling Managers That Are Way Better Than Snap Layouts
If you find Windows 11’s built-in Snap Layouts limiting, you’re not alone. A new wave of third-party tiling window managers offers far more control and speed, especially for keyboard-centric users. From the configurable Komorebi to the extensible Whim, these tools can fundamentally change how you mu
I Switched to Claude and Canceled Everything Else. You Should Too.
After using all the major AI chatbots, one writer canceled subscriptions to ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini to go all-in on Anthropic’s Claude. The switch highlighted Claude’s superior coding, responsiveness to feedback, and unique features like Artifacts.
Apple Ditches Its iPhone Upgrade Program in the UK
Apple has discontinued its popular iPhone Upgrade Program for UK customers. The change follows the end of Apple’s partnership with Barclays bank, which previously supported the program.
OnePlus 10 Pro gets a bonus Android 16 update, breaking its own promise
In a surprising move, OnePlus has begun rolling out the stable Oxygen OS 16 update to the OnePlus 10 Pro. The 2022 flagship was only promised three OS updates, making Android 15 its supposed final stop. This unexpected upgrade brings Android 16 and a host of new features.
Apple’s Stunning Quarter Can’t Hide Its AI Problem
Apple just reported a massive holiday quarter, with revenue soaring to $143.8 billion. But the celebration was muted as executives had shockingly little to say about the company’s AI strategy, leaving investors cold.
Is Elon Musk About to Merge SpaceX, Tesla, or xAI?
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly weighing a potential merger with Tesla. The company is also exploring a tie-up with its AI startup, xAI, ahead of a possible IPO.
Big Tech’s $680bn Depreciation Time Bomb
A new analysis reveals a massive, looming accounting problem for tech giants. As they spend hundreds of billions on AI data centers, outdated depreciation models could soon crush reported earnings, challenging Wall Street’s rosy margin forecasts.
Windows’ “Smart” AI Feature Is Breaking Xbox Ally Handhelds
Windows Smart App Control, an AI-powered security feature, is preventing the Armory Crate software from opening on ASUS’s handheld gaming devices. This leaves users unable to adjust performance profiles or install critical updates. The only current fix is to disable the security feature entirely.