The M&A market roared back in 2025, driven by massive AI bets and private equity. But a new report shows a stark divide: while megadeals thrived, the middle market slumped to its lowest level in ten years.
Jutro Medical, a Polish AI-first primary care startup, has secured €24 million in a Series A extension. The funding will fuel its clinic acquisition spree and further development of AI agents that handle administrative tasks, aiming to free up doctors for actual patient care.
Apple’s latest iOS 26.3 developer beta introduces two long-requested features. Users can now directly transfer data to an Android phone and forward iPhone notifications to non-Apple wearables.
Google is discontinuing its free dark web monitoring service, which alerts users when personal info like emails and phone numbers appears on shady parts of the internet. The company says the tool wasn’t providing “helpful next steps” and will focus on more actionable security features instead.
Microsoft is rolling out a significant stability-focused update for Windows 11 testers. Build 28020.1362 tackles long-standing bugs in File Explorer, the taskbar, and graphics. It’s a polish release aimed at making the OS feel more reliable.
Serato has launched the Slab, its first dedicated MIDI controller for the Serato Studio DAW. Priced at $329, it’s a more affordable and approachable alternative to complex controllers like Maschine or Push. But it comes with some notable limitations.
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan says he strictly limits his three children’s time on YouTube and other platforms, especially on weekdays. His comments come as Australia becomes the first country to formally bar users under 16 from major social media.
Warframe’s developer, Digital Extremes, consistently supports its game with major updates like The Old Peace on Dec. 10. But they’re never nominated for awards like Ongoing Game. Creative Director Rebb Ford says they’d rather just “do good by our community.”
Toshihiro Nagoshi, the legendary creator of the Yakuza series, has finally unveiled his first project since forming his own studio. Gang of Dragon is a cinematic action-adventure starring South Korean actor Ma Dong-seok (Don Lee) as a high-ranking member of a Korean crime syndicate in Tokyo’s Kabuki
In a landmark move, 165 developers at id Software have voted to form a union with the Communications Workers of America. This follows a trend of Microsoft-owned studios organizing after the company’s Activision Blizzard acquisition.
