Google Exec: Stop Trying to Be Liked, Start Giving Real Feedback
Google’s leadership expert Brian Glaser reveals why managers struggle with delivering critical feedback. The pursuit of being liked often comes at the cost of team growth and respect.
Month: November 2025
Google Drops EU Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft
Google has pulled its EU antitrust complaint against Microsoft only a week after European regulators launched a formal investigation. The sudden reversal comes after Google had accused Microsoft of restricting customers to its Azure cloud platform.
Microsoft’s File Explorer Preloading Test Falls Flat
Microsoft is testing background preloading for File Explorer in Windows 11 Insider Build 26220.7271. While it slightly improves launch times, the feature consumes significantly more memory without fixing core performance issues. The underlying hybrid architecture continues to limit overall responsiv
When Renewables Go Missing: The Dark Truth About Energy Markets
Renewable energy markets face a fundamental challenge: what happens when the sun doesn’t shine and wind doesn’t blow? The answer involves price spikes, market mechanics, and the urgent need for flexibility solutions.
Epic CEO says Steam’s AI tags are pointless
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney thinks Steam’s AI disclosure requirements should be dropped. He argues that as generative AI becomes ubiquitous in game production, these tags will soon be irrelevant.
AI Is Already Replacing Human Workers – Here’s How
Companies are increasingly citing AI as the reason behind workforce reductions. MIT research shows AI can already replace nearly 12% of US jobs, with tech roles expected to double by 2030 despite overall workforce shrinkage.
Dublin’s Marama Labs Wins Europe’s Top Deep Tech Prize
Dublin-based Marama Labs just won Europe’s top deep tech prize, beating out 180 competitors. Their CloudSpec instrument dramatically speeds up RNA therapy development, cutting measurement times from 2 hours to just 15 seconds. The company has raised €5 million to date and is currently seeking Series
OpenAI’s Secret Weapon: AI That Codes Faster Than Humans
OpenAI’s relentless product shipping pace in late 2025 is powered by Codex, an AI coding agent that’s transforming how software gets built. The system wrote 85% of the Sora Android app and handles 99% of code for some engineers, effectively turning small teams into much larger ones. Daily usage has
Hedge Funds Are Going All-In on AI, But Humans Still Rule
The $5 trillion hedge fund industry is in an AI arms race, with firms like Citadel processing petabytes of data and building internal chatbots. While some funds are letting machines make investment decisions, leaders remain divided on whether AI can truly outperform human traders.
Ubisoft Goes All-In on Switch 2 With Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Ubisoft is making one of its most ambitious technical pushes yet for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The company promises a high-fidelity experience with DLSS support and many current-gen features intact. The game launches on Switch 2 in early December.