Microsoft has publicly refuted a report from The Information alleging it lowered sales growth targets for AI products. The company says the report misunderstands how sales quotas work, but didn’t address specific claims about missed targets.
According to a new report, Meta is planning significant budget cuts for its metaverse division, Reality Labs. The move signals a major strategic pivot as the company doubles down on artificial intelligence instead.
In a major talent raid, Meta has poached Apple’s head of UI design, Alan Dye. He’ll lead a new creative studio for Reality Labs, aiming to blend design, fashion, and tech for future products.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says the AI boom isn’t a bubble—it’s under-hyped. He believes the real disruption will come from automating the boring, expensive backbone of corporate operations, and that Wall Street is underestimating the shift.
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.
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.
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.
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.
