A major investigation found Instacart has been running a massive pricing experiment on customers using AI. The same cart of groceries could cost up to $123 for one person and just $114 for another at the exact same store and time. This dynamic pricing, powered by an AI company Instacart bought in 20
Elon Musk’s xAI is suing Apple and OpenAI, but new court documents show the fight is really about super apps. The lawsuit uses Grok’s App Store ranking as a backdoor to challenge rules that Musk claims hold X back from becoming a Western super app like WeChat.
Following EU action in June 2024, Apple opened iPhone NFC access to rivals in several regions by August 2024. Now, Switzerland’s COMCO has launched a preliminary investigation to see if the terms there are fair and comply with local antitrust law.
Microsoft reversed its plan to sell new games like The Outer Worlds 2 for $80, settling back at $70. Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty says the focus is now on meeting players where they are, as monetization happens in many ways. The company still raised prices elsewhere, hiking Xbox console costs a
Corporate leaders are facing a profound talent crisis, but it’s not about coding. AI is automating the entry-level tasks that traditionally taught strategic thinking, leaving a void in the management pipeline. Experts warn solving this requires completely redesigning how companies develop people.
Samsung is reportedly adding direct satellite connectivity to the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but only for the Chinese market. The feature, certified for emergency use, arrives three years after Apple introduced it on the iPhone 14.
Oracle is making a massive, debt-fueled bet on AI infrastructure. Its lease commitments for data centers have skyrocketed to $248 billion, but weaker-than-expected revenue has spooked investors.
Venture capitalists are noting a major shift from the cautious 2022-23 bear market to a more eager dealmaking atmosphere. Founders now have more leverage, making the choice of the right VC partner more critical than ever.
The behind-the-scenes costs of The Game Awards are staggering. According to a new report, a single minute of trailer time can cost a studio nearly half a million dollars.
Bookkeeper360 has launched a new mobile and web app featuring BOLT, an AI “virtual CFO.” The platform integrates with QuickBooks and Xero to offer real-time dashboards and cash flow analysis. It aims to bridge the gap between data overload and actionable insights for small businesses.
