JPMorgan’s asset management arm is replacing proxy advisory firms with an internal AI platform called Proxy IQ for all its shareholder votes. Meanwhile, the fragile truce over private equity recruiting has collapsed, with first-year banking analysts interviewing for jobs starting in 20 months.
Google has issued its first Chrome security update of 2026, fixing a high-risk vulnerability. The flaw, found in the WebView component, requires other browsers to update their Chromium base.
Google is using its Gemini AI to let teachers turn lessons into custom podcasts. The feature is available now for Google Workspace Education subscribers. It’s a direct attempt to engage the estimated 35 million Gen Z monthly podcast listeners in the U.S.
The £150-per-share acquisition of TT Electronics by Cicor Technologies is off. The deal failed to secure the required 75% shareholder approval, garnering only about 51.77% support.
China has unveiled new regulations targeting the aggressive tactics of major e-commerce platforms. The rules, effective in February, specifically ban coercing merchants into promotions and come after a year of heightened scrutiny.
Morgan Stanley is seeking SEC approval to launch exchange-traded funds tied to bitcoin and solana. This is the first such move by a major U.S. bank, signaling a major shift in institutional crypto adoption.
A wave of online posts claimed Microsoft Office was renamed to Microsoft 365 Copilot. That’s not quite true, but the confusion is entirely Microsoft’s fault due to its notoriously bad product naming strategy.
The U.S. government is urgently processing license applications for Nvidia to ship its advanced H200 AI chips to China. However, the company still has no clear date for when those approvals might come through, leaving a major market in limbo.
Beatbot is targeting the expensive robotic pool cleaner market with its new Sora 70. Announced at CES 2026, it offers features like surface cleaning and shallow-water access, but the final price is still a mystery.
A new Sony patent describes an AI-generated “ghost player” that can guide you through a tough spot in a game. It can even play the section for you in ‘Complete Mode’. The reaction from players online has been largely skeptical.
