According to MakeUseOf, PeaZip is a free, open-source file archiver that supports over 200 compression formats. Recent updates made the software about 10% faster overall and sped up adding files to existing archives by roughly three times. It features batch processing, AES-256 encryption, and can sa
Apple is pushing back against a new Indian government directive requiring smartphone makers to preinstall the state-backed Sanchar Saathi app. The company says it won’t comply, arguing the mandate creates unacceptable security vulnerabilities. The app, which has 5 million installs, is meant to track
Microsoft’s Windows 11 KB5070311 preview update is a classic case of one step forward, two steps back. It improves dark mode UI elements but introduces a disruptive white flash bug in File Explorer and a lock screen issue.
Searchable, a new London-based startup, has secured €3.4 million in funding to tackle a growing problem for brands: disappearing in AI search. Its platform gives marketers a real-time view of how AI models recommend their brand, and it’s already generating six-figure revenue.
According to a new analysis, tech leaders are heading into 2026 with a radically different hiring landscape. A deep talent shortage, AI-driven role changes, and skyrocketing urban costs are forcing a permanent shift towards global, remote hiring strategies.
The Tor Browser is overhauling its development cycle, moving its Alpha channel from Firefox’s annual ESR base to a faster, four-week Rapid Release cadence. This aims to reduce developer burnout but comes with new risks for testers. Stable users will see only one major update per year instead of two.
OpenAI is taking an ownership stake in Thrive Holdings, the managed services arm of its major investor, Thrive Capital. The plan is to embed OpenAI’s tech into Thrive’s accounting and IT businesses to create a “repeatable model” for other industries.
Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 10 last October, but nearly a billion PCs are still running it. According to Dell, half of those machines are too old to even upgrade to Windows 11, creating a massive hardware refresh challenge for the industry.
OpenAI announced two major partnerships on Monday, December 1. One embeds its teams inside Thrive Holdings’ portfolio companies, while the other arms Accenture’s professionals with ChatGPT Enterprise.
A new report predicts enterprise software will fundamentally shift by 2026 to accommodate a digital workforce of AI agents. This move from user-centric to process-centric design forces tech leaders to rethink their entire stack and workforce planning. But is the business world ready for this level o
