European companies are hitting pause on major deals amid geopolitical uncertainty and Trump’s trade policies, according to BNP Paribas. While US markets see consolidation frenzy, European deal advisory revenues decline as corporate clients adopt cautious stance.
Google is testing Firefox’s Reader View technology in Chrome Canary, comparing Mozilla’s Readability.js against Chrome’s native DOM Distiller. This experiment could significantly improve how Chrome handles complex web pages in Reading Mode. The move represents a rare instance of cross-browser techno
Amazon is reportedly preparing to eliminate 30,000 corporate positions in its largest single layoff ever. This represents nearly 10% of Amazon’s corporate workforce and reflects broader AI-driven workforce transformation across the technology sector.
Google is bringing sophisticated LaTeX capabilities directly into Gemini, making complex document creation accessible to non-experts. The new features could democratize academic publishing workflows that previously required specialized software and technical expertise.
Elon Musk’s xAI-powered Grokipedia went live with over 885,000 articles after a brief crash. The project aims to counter perceived Wikipedia bias but faces questions about originality and Musk’s influence on content.
Opera Neon’s subscription-based AI browser offers advanced agentic capabilities and task organization features. But can it justify its premium price point against established competitors?
Handheld gaming PCs are finding their true calling not with demanding AAA titles but with indie and retro games. The hardware limitations and usage patterns make this pairing surprisingly optimal for modern mobile gaming.
Two decades of California data prove that paid family leave, when combined with job protection and childcare support, creates workforce stability and economic growth. The state’s model offers critical lessons for national policy.
The Biosecure Act represents a major shift in US-China scientific relations. While addressing security concerns, it threatens to disrupt critical research collaborations and supply chains essential for American biotech leadership.
While AI data centers create unprecedented energy demand, major oil companies are struggling to capitalize. Structural oversupply and changing market dynamics are preventing traditional energy giants from benefiting from the AI revolution.
