Meta’s independent Oversight Board is set to expand its scope significantly. Starting with a pilot in 2026, it will begin reviewing account-level penalties, like suspensions, which have long frustrated users.
Microsoft is moving to block Exchange Web Services (EWS) access for certain low-tier licenses starting March 2026. The legacy API will be completely disabled for all Exchange Online mailboxes by October 2026, pushing users toward the Microsoft Graph API.
Uber is launching a robotaxi service in Dallas today using vehicles from startup Avride. The service will start with human safety drivers and charge standard UberX rates. This is one of over 20 autonomous vehicle partnerships Uber has forged.
Google is running a mobile-only test that integrates its conversational AI Mode directly into the search results page. This allows users to ask follow-up questions to AI Overviews without switching tabs. The move signals a major shift in how Google envisions the future of search.
Fin, a startup from ex-Citadel engineers, just raised $17 million to build a global payments app using stablecoins. It’s targeting large transfers, like hundreds of thousands of dollars, that are clunky with traditional banks. The app plans to pilot with import/export businesses next month.
A major EU research project is taking a radical approach to securing future 6G networks: copying the human body. The NATWORK consortium is developing an AI-driven “autoimmunity” system for telecoms, funded with over €6.1 million. The goal is to create networks that can learn, adapt, and defend thems
ING is launching a dedicated private markets business, aiming to connect alternative capital with corporate clients. The move follows a broader banking trend but comes with significant execution risks.
Spotify has launched its 2025 Wrapped experience, and it’s packed with new social features. Users can now join “clubs,” compete in a “Wrapped Party” mode, and see new data like top albums and audiobook genres. It’s a clear move to make your music taste a shared, competitive event.
Bitzero has broken ground on a massive new data center campus in Kokemäki, Finland. The site, which could eventually reach 1GW of capacity, is positioned to host AI and Bitcoin workloads. The company is backed by investor Kevin O’Leary.
Code in the ChatGPT app hints at a future integration with Apple Health data. This could personalize health answers but raises major privacy and accuracy alarms. Relying on AI for medical advice is notoriously risky.
