Do Son Apple has expanded Tap to Pay on iPhone to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Monaco, and Norway, allowing merchants to accept contactless payments with no extra hardware.
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Microsoft settles an EU antitrust case by agreeing to unbundle Teams from its Office suites, avoiding a massive fine and opening up the market.
OpenAI and Microsoft have reached a new agreement that gives both companies equal equity stakes, solidifying a long-term partnership in AI development.
Intel has announced a major executive reshuffle, including the departure of a key leader and the creation of a new division, in a move to accelerate its transformation.
OpenAI has acquired Statsig for $1.1 billion and announced a major restructuring of its leadership, signaling a new focus on its applications business.
Apple is reportedly making robotic assembly a requirement for its suppliers, forcing partners to invest in costly automation to remain in its ecosystem.
Microsoft is eliminating volume-based enterprise discounts for its online services, a move that could significantly raise costs for many small and medium businesses.
After an 18-year presence, Sony has officially completed its withdrawal from the Russian market, ceasing all local operations and customer support.
OpenAI is reportedly developing a new "Agent" feature for ChatGPT, enabling direct editing of Excel and PowerPoint files within the chat interface, challenging Microsoft Office.
Microsoft extends Windows 10 security updates via ESU until Oct 2028 and Microsoft 365 support, giving users more time to migrate to Windows 11.
Facing backlash, Broadcom has reversed its 72-core minimum licensing for VMware, reinstating the lower core count. Future licensing changes remain uncertain.