On YouTube’s 20th Anniversary, the Platform Says Over 20 Trillion Videos Have Been Uploaded YouTube is celebrating its 20th anniversary in a big way by announcing that over 20 trillion videos have been uploaded since its inception. The platform not only shared this jaw-dropping milestone but also unveiled exciting updates to its TV experience, a … Read more
UBS and Gartner Trim Smartphone, PC Forecasts Amid Tariff Fears Analysts at UBS and Gartner have slashed their growth forecasts for the global PC and smartphone markets due to increasing trade tariff pressures and macroeconomic uncertainties expected to affect consumer demand through 2026. In a recent report, they reduced their projections for PC shipments growth … Read more
Europe hits Meta, Apple with €700M in fines for flouting DMA The European Commission has slammed Meta and Apple with hefty fines totalling €700 million for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA), marking the first time companies have faced such penalties under this legislation. Apple faces a hefty €500 million fine, while Meta is not … Read more
When Microsoft made the Windows as a Service pivot Microsoft’s shift from traditional OS upgrades to a Windows as a Service model marked a significant change in its approach. Former engineer Dave Plummer reflects on this transition, highlighting the challenges and implications of giving away Windows 10 for free. He explores how this strategy impacted … Read more
Boeing offloads some software businesses to private equiteer Thoma Bravo Boeing has confirmed the sale of parts of its “Digital Aviation Solutions” to the private equity firm Thoma Bravo in a deal valued at $10.55 billion. This sale includes various services like Jeppesen and ForeFlight, among others, in an effort for Boeing to focus on … Read more
India gets Google to unbundle Android and the Play Store on Smart TVs Google has announced it will unbundle its Play Store from the Android operating system specifically for smart TVs in India. This decision comes after the company was fined $2.4 million for breaching competition laws. The investigation revealed that Google’s licensing practices were … Read more
Trump blinks: ‘Substantially’ lower China tariffs promised President Donald Trump recently announced plans to significantly reduce the existing 145 percent tariffs on goods imported from China, shifting the course of his administration’s trade policy. He described the current rate as excessively high and emphasised that it would not remain at that level, though he refrained … Read more
Intel To Slash Over 20% of Workforce in Major Restructuring Move Intel is gearing up to cut over 20% of its workforce, marking a significant restructuring under the new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan. This follows a previous reduction of around 15,000 jobs and aims to streamline operations, reduce bureaucracy, and restore a focus on engineering. The … Read more
OpenAI Would Buy Google’s Chrome, Exec Testifies At Trial During Google’s antitrust trial, OpenAI’s head of product stated that the company might consider purchasing Chrome if Alphabet is compelled to sell it. This could be a strategic move to enhance ChatGPT’s search functionalities, according to recent court testimonies. The situation sheds light on ongoing discussions … Read more
What is business transformation? Business transformation is all about making big, strategic changes in how an organisation operates, aimed at boosting efficiency and performance. Rather than just tweaking processes here and there, it’s about a fundamental shift in business models, technology, and operations. This transformation can impact everything from entire companies down to specific departments … Read more
