Putin Finally Lets Citi Sell Its Russian Business
Citi’s long-awaited exit from Russia gets Kremlin approval after years of complications. The sale to Renaissance Capital represents another major Western bank departure since the Ukraine invasion.
Month: November 2025
Microsoft’s Task Manager is 30 – and its creator still has his old phone number
Dave Plummer created Microsoft’s Task Manager in 1995 as an 85 KB application that could still run today. The former Microsoft engineer accidentally shipped it with his home phone number in the code, which remains there three decades later.
Manufacturing’s 2026 Reality Check: Less AI Hype, More Human-Machine Balance
The manufacturing revolution of 2026 marks a fundamental shift in how we balance human expertise with machine capability. As AI agents manage operations and generative design accelerates innovation, the most successful manufacturers will be those who use technology to amplify human potential.
The BBC’s crisis moment and why it matters globally
The BBC is under fire for serious editorial failures including a misleading Trump documentary and Gaza coverage omissions. With its boss Tim Davie quitting and Trump threatening a $1 billion lawsuit, the venerable broadcaster faces existential questions about its future role and funding model.
The Absurd Logic Behind Banning Zoom in 2025
In a brilliant piece of corporate satire, Inc columnist Joe Procopio imagines a world where companies ban all online collaboration tools. The reasoning behind the ban exposes the flawed logic of many return-to-office mandates. It’s a must-read for anyone navigating today’s workplace culture wars.
UK’s New Cybersecurity Bill Hits Parliament With Stiff Fines
The UK government has introduced sweeping cybersecurity legislation that could fine organizations up to £100,000 daily for violations. Datacenters and managed service providers now fall under critical infrastructure rules with mandatory 24-hour breach reporting.
Europe’s AI Strategy: Skip the Models, Win With Apps
According to Accel’s new report, European AI application startups are set to raise $30 billion in 2025, representing two-thirds of US funding levels. This marks a dramatic shift from 2016 when European cloud and software investment was just 10% of US levels. The strategy suggests Europe can compete
Google’s AI Search Box Is Coming to Your Phone Too
Google’s AI-powered search box is now appearing in Chrome Beta for iOS and Chrome Canary for Android. The new interface replaces the standard search bar with a taller “Ask Google” box featuring AI Mode. This represents Google’s push to make search more contextual across all platforms.
My AI browser just made self-hosting actually enjoyable
Setting up self-hosted services used to mean endless tabs and cryptic errors. Now one tech journalist found that AI browsers can handle the heavy lifting, turning complex deployments into simple conversations.
Windows 10’s First Extended Security Update Is Here
Microsoft has rolled out KB5068781, the first extended security update for Windows 10 since support officially ended last month. The update fixes an annoying error message and enrollment problems that were blocking users from receiving critical patches. Here’s what this means for the millions still