Amazon has quietly launched a web interface for its Alexa Plus AI assistant at Alexa.com. The site, currently in a limited rollout, offers a chatbot-style experience for planning, shopping, and smart home control. It marks Amazon’s push to make Alexa a cross-platform competitor to ChatGPT and Gemini
OpenAI is making a serious push to turn ChatGPT from a chatbot into an operating system. Key hires and a growing app store signal a future where AI is the central layer for all your tasks.
The data and AI giant Databricks is aiming for a $134 billion valuation in a new funding round, according to a report. This marks a massive 34% increase from its valuation just a few months ago in the summer.
Microsoft has started notifying UK users of an impending price increase for Microsoft 365 subscriptions. The cost for a Family plan is set to rise by £25 annually, with the new rate taking effect on February 14, 2025, for upcoming renewals.
Amazon has escalated its crackdown on piracy apps for Fire TV devices. A new full-screen warning now completely blocks identified apps from launching, a significant step beyond previous warnings.
Bethesda has released a new patch for the 10-year-old Fallout 4, fixing several issues ahead of the Fallout Season 2 premiere. However, a highly-requested console storage expansion feature has been pushed to 2026.
2025 was a brutal year for cloud reliability. The three biggest providers—AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure—all suffered major outages, some lasting for days and affecting everything from airlines to financial services. Ransomware and software bugs proved that even the most critical infrastruct
A major new player, Shield Technology Partners, has launched with a former Palantir executive at the helm. The move signals a push to bring Palantir’s data-centric, AI-driven playbook to the massive managed IT services industry.
Mozilla has appointed a new CEO and is charting a new course. The organization plans to transform Firefox into a “modern AI browser” while doubling down on its reputation for trust and user control.
Apple has issued a support document warning of a potential issue affecting emergency calls on older iPhones in Australia. The company says the iOS 26.2 update provides a fix for iPhone 12 models. Users of other devices may receive guidance directly from their mobile operators.
