In a major antitrust blow, a federal judge has ordered Google to limit all default search and AI app contracts to just one year. The ruling forces the tech giant to renegotiate deals, including with Apple, on an annual basis starting from a December 2025 judgment.
Aaru, an AI startup that simulates human behavior for market research, has raised a Series A round led by Redpoint Ventures. The deal features an unusual multi-tier valuation, allowing the company to claim a $1 billion ‘headline’ figure. However, its annual recurring revenue is reportedly still belo
The EU has hit X with a major fine for its blue checkmark system and lack of ad transparency. This is the first major penalty under the new Digital Services Act and a direct rebuke of Musk’s subscription strategy.
A new report details a significant exodus of Apple talent to rivals like OpenAI and Meta. This comes amid high-profile executive retirements, sparking concerns about Apple’s direction.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s stock took a 9% hit Friday following a quarterly revenue miss. While overall sales grew 14% to $9.68 billion, it fell short of the $9.94 billion analysts expected, with server segment revenue declining 5% year-over-year.
TechRadar dug into Norton VPN’s privacy promises. The policy is transparent and audited, but it does keep some connection and app data for up to 18 months. It’s a strong contender for privacy-focused users.
Executives from Nvidia to AMD are getting grilled on earnings calls about a potential AI bubble. The phrase appeared 42 times last quarter, a massive spike driven by trillion-dollar spending plans and investor anxiety. Analysts say only real financial results will end the debate.
Coremont, a provider of portfolio management software for asset managers, has landed a €34 million strategic growth investment. The funding will fuel expansion into new asset classes and deeper AI integration for its analytics platform.
A new report from MakeUseOf dismantles the most common browser privacy myths. It turns out our go-to habits are largely security theater, offering comfort but little real protection against modern tracking.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is bullish on AI but warns some rivals are taking unwise, “YOLO” risks with infrastructure spending. He revealed the company’s revenue exploded from $0 to an estimated $8-10 billion in just three years, but cautions the future is uncertain.
