ServiceNow’s latest earnings show the company is accelerating, with AI product Now Assist surpassing $600 million in annual contract value. CFO Gina Mastantuono credits AI for driving both customer value and internal efficiencies, including $100 million in savings from reduced headcount growth.
Microsoft announced during its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings that Windows 11 has surpassed 1 billion users. It reached this mark 130 days faster than Windows 10 did, fueled by an aggressive upgrade push.
TikTok confirmed service issues were caused by a power outage at a US data center. The disruption comes just days after the formalization of TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, its new US-based entity with Oracle as a 15% owner.
Meta’s financial results reveal an AI-powered advertising juggernaut, with Reels hitting a $50B run rate. In stark contrast, Dow Chemical announces plans to cut 4,500 jobs, explicitly citing AI-driven productivity gains as a reason. The corporate playbook for AI is becoming brutally clear.
Apple has released iOS 26.2.1, a minor update that primarily enables support for the newly announced AirTag 2. The update also includes bug fixes and security patches for newer devices, alongside updates for much older iPhone models.
CRN is launching its first AI Security Week 2026, focusing on critical trends for solution providers. The series dives into essential security controls and how vendors are using agentic AI to power their security operations.
A French union has organized a strike against Ubisoft, accusing CEO Yves Guillemot of having “no knowledge or understanding of his company.” This comes after a massive restructuring that cancelled projects and pushed out veterans, crashing the stock to a 13-year low.
TikTok’s American joint venture has updated its privacy policy to allow the collection of precise GPS location data. The feature, which powers a “Nearby Feed,” will be optional and off by default.
Microsoft’s January 2026 security updates are causing boot failures on some physical Windows 11 devices. The issue, which shows an “UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME” error, affects versions 24H2 and 25H2. It’s the latest in a string of problematic patches this month.
The rise of autonomous, multi-agent AI systems is forcing a complete overhaul of security testing. According to a new analysis, traditional methods are obsolete, and red teaming is now the cornerstone for secure, compliant AI deployment under frameworks like the EU AI Act.
