Laid-off employees are increasingly returning to their former companies, with rehire rates hitting 5.3% globally. Managers and finance workers lead the trend as companies seek familiar talent during uncertain times.
Affinity has merged its entire creative suite into a single free app that directly challenges Adobe’s dominance. The new unified platform includes pixel editing, vector design, and layout tools previously sold as separate applications. While the core features remain free, advanced AI capabilities re
Samsung is updating its Galaxy Tab A9+ tablet with the new One UI 8.5 software. The update delivers a refreshed user interface and enhanced customization options. This keeps the budget-friendly tablet current with Samsung’s latest software experience.
Google Wave mixed chat, documents, and email into a single real-time canvas using Operational Transformation technology. Despite launching in 2009 with features that would define modern collaboration tools, it was dead by 2012 due to poor UI and being too advanced for its time.
Free AI generation just got more restrictive this holiday weekend. Both OpenAI and Google are slashing request limits as their services face overwhelming demand, pushing users toward paid options.
The 2025 Xbox wireless controller has plunged to just $39 during Amazon’s Black Friday event, down from its usual $64 price. This 38% discount makes Microsoft’s premium gaming peripheral cheaper than many budget alternatives while offering cross-platform compatibility and 40-hour battery life.
Zurich-based Gravis Robotics has secured €19 million to accelerate its robotic excavator platform. The funding comes amid a broader European investment surge into physical-AI and field-ready robotics. The startup focuses on giving operators real-time 3D intelligence and seamless autonomy switching.
RAM prices have jumped 500% since October while SSD costs have doubled, according to industry reports. Major PC manufacturers are already adjusting prices and configurations in response to the ongoing shortage.
Poco has detailed exactly when its devices will receive the HyperOS 3 update. The rollout begins this month and stretches all the way to March 2026. New features include Hyper Island notifications around the camera cutout and AI upgrades.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has weighed in on the debate around AI disclosure tags in digital game stores. He agrees with developers who argue these tags should be removed, saying they “make no sense” for the future of game development. The controversy highlights the growing divide in the industry ov
