Apple’s next major iPhone software update, iOS 26.3, is expected to arrive in the last week of January 2026. A specific report points to January 26 as the most likely date. This update will be crucial for security, as there won’t be a parallel iOS 18 release.
A new MIT study using brain scans found that using generative AI as a substitute for thinking, rather than an assistant, can impact your ability to tackle tricky tasks. The findings have major implications for how companies should train their workforce on AI tools.
Microsoft is now showing a promotional warning for OneDrive cloud backup within the Windows 11 Start menu. The move is part of a broader push to integrate ads and subscription management directly into the operating system. For users outside the EU, OneDrive is presented as the only option.
A new analysis warns that the rush to adopt AI for productivity is undermining the very experiences that build deep skills. The risk isn’t just error, but a permanent atrophy of human judgment and empathy. Are we automating ourselves into irrelevance?
LG quietly pushed a Copilot AI shortcut to older TV models, and owners are furious. The unannounced update has ignited a debate about forced adoption and hardware control in the smart home era.
Meta has acquired Manus AI, a startup focused on building simulated environments for AI agents. The deal underscores a growing belief that true AI intelligence requires a rich context to operate within, not just advanced models.
Meta has made one of its biggest AI acquisitions yet, buying the startup Manus for over $2 billion. The company, which grew out of China’s AI ecosystem, saw rapid revenue growth by building AI agents for tasks like market research and website creation.
German digital bank N26 is undergoing a major leadership shift. Co-founder Maximilian Tayenthal is stepping down from his operational role as co-CEO on December 31. The bank is preparing for a full handover to incoming CEO Mike Dargan, a UBS executive, in April 2026.
Meta is acquiring Manus, a Chinese-founded AI startup that makes general-purpose AI agents. The move is part of Meta’s aggressive push to integrate advanced AI across its consumer and business products.
The software world is reeling from a one-two punch. A critical React.js vulnerability is being actively exploited by nation-state groups, while a sophisticated npm supply chain attack has compromised developer secrets globally. The security landscape for 2025 is already looking grim.
