Microsoft is bringing Model Context Protocol to Windows in public preview, enabling AI agents to securely interact with File Explorer and System Settings. The announcement at Ignite 2025 marks a major step in Microsoft’s vision for AI-powered Windows development.
Accounting automation startup Maxima has raised $41 million to eliminate repetitive manual work from accounting teams. The platform focuses on reconciliation, journal entries, and close workflows while maintaining accuracy and control. Research shows AI-using accountants handle 55% more clients and
The entire financial world is holding its breath ahead of Nvidia’s Wednesday earnings call. With the AI trade struggling and markets already down, these results could determine whether the AI boom continues or the bubble bursts.
Google has announced its annual Best of 2025 awards for Android apps and games. The winners span categories from personal growth to gaming, with regional lists for several Asian markets. This comes alongside significant platform changes including mandatory developer verification.
Meta has successfully defended itself against the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit that sought to break up the company. The judge ruled the FTC didn’t prove Meta holds monopoly power, citing TikTok and YouTube as major competitors. This was potentially the biggest existential threat Meta has faced in years.
Meta has won its high-profile antitrust case against the FTC, with the judge ruling the agency failed to prove the company holds monopoly power. The case centered on Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp over a decade ago.
European governments are making their biggest move yet to support homegrown AI. France and Germany are partnering with Mistral and SAP to deploy AI across public services starting in 2026.
Biomedical engineers have developed the first realistic bone marrow model made entirely from human cells. This breakthrough could lead to better cancer treatments and more personalized medicine approaches. The 3D model replicates the complex bone marrow environment where blood cells form.
The Wuxia fantasy game from Everstone Studio and NetEase Games has exploded in popularity following its global launch. It’s already outperforming similar titles while riding the wave of Chinese action-RPG success.
Meta has won its five-year antitrust battle with the FTC over acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The judge ruled the FTC failed to prove Meta currently operates as a monopoly, pointing to competition from TikTok and others.
