B2B Platforms Are Cashing In on Embedded Finance
Embedded finance is delivering real revenue for B2B platforms. The focus has shifted from adding features to perfecting core integrations like payments and digital wallets.
Month: January 2026
Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remasters Are Reportedly Headed to PS5
Classic Fallout RPGs may finally get a modern upgrade. According to a new report, remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are planned for release on platforms including the PS5. This would bring the beloved titles natively to current-gen consoles for the first time.
Android 17’s App Lock Will Hide Your Notification Secrets
Google is building a native app lock directly into Android 17. Fresh leaks show it will hide the contents of notifications from locked apps. This could finally standardize a key privacy feature across Android.
Google’s Parent Company Passes Apple in Market Value Race
Alphabet Inc. has overtaken Apple in market capitalization, fueled by AI optimism. Meanwhile, CES 2025 was dominated by Chinese humanoid robotics startups showcasing their rapid progress.
I Was Wrong About Microsoft Loop for Graphics Work
Microsoft Loop isn’t a graphics editor, but one designer found it indispensable for organizing the entire creative process. By embedding images and keeping notes in sync, it solves the clutter problem. Here’s how it works and where it falls short.
Yellen’s Debt Warning and Crypto’s 2026 Outlook
Janet Yellen is sounding a major alarm on the U.S. national debt, saying it’s testing a dangerous threshold. Meanwhile, analysts are already looking at the key forces that will shape crypto in 2026.
Utah’s AI Prescription Pilot Is a Huge, Risky First
Utah has launched a first-of-its-kind pilot program allowing an AI to handle prescription renewals without any human doctor in the loop. State officials and startup Doctronic say it will increase access and lower costs, but the American Medical Association warns it puts patients at risk by removing
Apple’s AirPods Could Get Faster, Simpler Gestures
Apple is exploring a major change to how AirPods detect taps and swipes. Instead of separate touch sensors, a new patent application details using the existing RF antenna to sense gestures by measuring impedance changes. This could make future earbuds more responsive and leave more room for other co
Billionaires’ Tax Fight-or-Flight: Page Flees, Huang Stays
A proposed one-time 5% wealth tax in California is forcing the state’s billionaires to make a choice. Their reactions, from moving assets to shrugging it off, highlight a classic split in financial risk tolerance under uncertainty.
Gigabyte’s CES 2026 Laptops Bet Big on AI and Thinness
Gigabyte has unveiled its new laptop range for 2026 at CES, featuring three distinct models. The lineup is led by the surprisingly thin Aorus Master 16 flagship and expands the company’s AI-powered GiMATE software ecosystem.