Epic Games and Google have reached a settlement that dramatically reshapes Android’s app ecosystem. The deal slashes Google Play fees and mandates global support for third-party app stores and payment systems for at least six and a half years.
Digital assets company Ripple has raised $500 million in new funding, boosting its valuation to $40 billion. The funding comes as crypto firms position themselves to benefit from what they see as a more favorable regulatory landscape under President Trump and the GENIUS Act.
Chinese electric vehicles have taken over Brazil’s market, capturing more than 80% of EV sales in early 2025. BYD’s Dolphin Mini starts at just $22,000, dramatically undercutting established competitors. The rapid expansion is reshaping Latin America’s largest automotive market.
After 18 months of failing to close deals in the competitive US market, Ivalua faced a critical deadline. The French procurement software company discovered that sometimes the biggest risk is playing it safe. Their unconventional expansion strategy ultimately paid off.
The biggest employment risk isn’t artificial intelligence itself, but being outpaced by colleagues who master it. As companies experiment with AI for profitability, workers who adapt fastest will have the advantage. The real competition is between people, not people and machines.
Major investors are fleeing tech stocks amid growing concerns about lofty valuations. The selling pressure contributed to broader market declines despite strong earnings from companies like Palantir. Analysts warn this could signal a broader market correction.
WatchGuard has appointed former Kaseya president Joe Smolarski as its new CEO. He plans to replicate his Kaseya success by doubling MSP cybersecurity margins through platform integration and operational efficiency. The move signals aggressive competition in the crowded cybersecurity market.
Rockstar Games faces union-busting allegations after firing 30-40 employees across UK and Canada. The workers were reportedly discussing unionization in a Discord chat, prompting strong condemnation from labor groups.
Timothy Walsh began his KPMG career making copies at a copy machine. Now as CEO, he’s overseeing a massive consolidation into a 450,000-square-foot Manhattan tower designed to make hybrid work appealing to young talent who expect more than cubicles.
Klarna is dealing with another customer data leak where users’ personal information appeared pre-filled in other customers’ application forms. The company calls it a “rare scenario” but won’t reveal how many people are affected. This comes just weeks after their disappointing IPO and recent $50 mill
