A new report claims Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the next big thing for digital visibility in the age of AI. But the reality is messy, personal, and full of unknowns. Here’s why it’s not so simple.
According to Apple’s 2025 data, ChatGPT was the most downloaded free iPhone app. However, the App Store Award winners for technical and cultural impact were completely different apps like Tiimo and Essayist.
With Windows 10’s end-of-life looming in 2025, many are looking at Linux. ZDNet highlights eight distributions specifically designed to ease the transition by mimicking the familiar Windows look and feel, making the switch less daunting.
Unacademy’s founder has revealed the once-high-flying edtech’s valuation has plummeted to less than $500 million. This marks an 85% drop from its $3.5 billion peak during the pandemic, as the company confirms it’s in merger talks.
A UK-Canada tech partnership is developing a new optical engine aimed at slashing the power consumption of AI data centers. The project, funded with £400,000 from UKRI, is the first major collaboration from a photonics MoU signed earlier this year. The hardware will be tested in Bristol and on the i
Fal, which provides hosted AI models for developers, has raised a $140 million Series D round. The funding, led by Sequoia, triples the company’s valuation to $4.5 billion just months after its last raise.
Microsoft is promising significant Windows 11 updates in 2026 aimed at gamers, including Auto SR upscaling and Advanced Shader Delivery. The move is a clear response to Valve’s growing influence in PC and handheld gaming.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon offered a mixed outlook on the economy, stating the American consumer is currently “chugging along” but warning that persistent inflation and a softening job market are key risks. The bank’s own estimates see inflation spiking to 3.5% by year-end before falling again.
European regulators have launched an antitrust probe into how Google trained its Gemini AI models. The investigation focuses on whether the tech giant improperly used content from publishers and YouTube without permission. This comes as Google makes significant competitive strides against OpenAI.
The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation into Google’s AI Overviews and AI Mode. The probe focuses on whether Google used publisher content without fair payment or consent, as reports show catastrophic traffic drops for news sites.
