Meta is making AI usage a mandatory part of employee performance evaluations starting in 2026. The company will also provide AI tools to help workers write their own reviews, creating a fascinating feedback loop.
ConnectWise is investing $100 million to complete its AI-powered Asio platform by 2026. The company’s aggressive acquisition strategy has brought nine companies into the fold since 2015, creating a unified system for MSPs. CEO Manny Rivelo says they’re moving toward “self-improving, human-aware syst
OpenAI is testing ChatGPT group chats where the AI automatically decides when to chime in. The pilot is limited to Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan with no timeline for wider rollout. Group chats use GPT-5.1 Auto but don’t share personal memories between users.
OpenAI is testing group chats in ChatGPT with a surprisingly open approach. Anyone with the shareable link can join conversations with up to 20 participants. The feature uses GPT‑5.1 Auto and is currently limited to four countries.
Google’s NotebookLM upgrade introduces a Deep Research agent that handles complex questions with step-by-step reasoning and citations. The platform now supports spreadsheets, slide decks, and additional document formats. This moves NotebookLM closer to becoming a comprehensive research workflow tool
Netflix is pivoting its gaming strategy with Game Night, a new feature that lets subscribers play games directly on their TV using phones as controllers. The launch includes Boggle Party, Lego Party!, Pictionary, Tetris Time Warp, and Party Crashers. This eliminates the awkward download requirement
Google is walking back its plans to eliminate sideloading on Android. The company will now allow power users to install apps from unverified developers with clear warnings. This comes after significant pushback from the Android community.
A Princeton startup called Sensetics claims its programmable fabric can capture touch at resolutions finer than human fingertips. The technology could enable realistic remote touch experiences and advanced robotic sensing. Products are expected by 2027.
Google Messages has started testing @mentions in RCS group chats, allowing users to notify specific people even in muted conversations. The feature appears in the latest beta version 20251103_00_RC00 and brings Google’s messaging app closer to competitors like WhatsApp. Users can type “@” to see a p
Clarity, accountability, and trust aren’t easy to build, but they’re essential for effective performance management. Industry leaders share their approaches to creating systems that actually help people develop rather than just evaluate them.
