France’s competition watchdog has fined healthtech giant Doctolib €4.6m for anti-competitive practices. The company allegedly forced practitioners to use its booking and teleconsultation services together while acquiring and killing its main competitor. Doctolib is appealing the decision.
Collins Dictionary has named “vibe coding” its 2025 word of the year, edging out terms like “clanker” and “broligarchy.” The selection reflects how AI is fundamentally changing how we interact with computers and create software.
Microsoft is testing its Windows Update delivery system with a new build that installs without rebooting. The update contains no new features or fixes, focusing entirely on backend infrastructure. This helps ensure future major updates deploy smoothly across millions of devices.
Snap and Perplexity AI have announced a $400 million partnership that will integrate AI search directly into Snapchat. The deal positions Snap as a distribution channel for AI companies while giving Perplexity massive reach. Revenue from the arrangement is expected to start flowing in 2026.
Apple is reportedly finalizing a deal to use Google’s massive Gemini AI model to power the upcoming Siri revamp. The custom 1.2 trillion-parameter model will handle complex queries that can’t be processed on-device. This forms part of Apple’s broader strategy to catch up in the AI race while maintai
Cisco is completely revamping its nearly three-decades-old partner program with Cisco 360, set to launch early next year. The tech giant’s leadership says AI represents the biggest technology transition they’ve ever seen, demanding a new approach to partner incentives and training. Partners will nee
Sony’s PlayStation Portal is finally getting cloud streaming support, eliminating the need for a console connection. Premium members can stream thousands of PS5 titles directly to the handheld starting today. The update also brings a complete UI overhaul and new features.
The viral Neon app that pays users to record phone calls for AI training has stealthily returned to app stores. After a security flaw exposed user calls, the relaunched version now only records calls between Neon users.
Nintendo’s new store app includes a hidden feature that shows your complete gaming history across multiple console generations. The play activity tracker reveals exactly how many hours you’ve spent on games dating back to Wii U and 3DS. It’s either a nostalgic trip or an embarrassing revelation abou
Windows 10 users are getting alarming messages claiming their PCs have reached end of support, even though extended security updates are available until 2028. The false warnings are causing unnecessary panic among users who’ve paid for ongoing protection.
