Google is looking for someone to lead research into “post-AGI economics” and build simulations of future economic scenarios. The role would explore how radical abundance might transform capitalism itself. This comes as Anthropic also advertises similar economic research positions.
OpenAI has committed to $1.4 trillion in computing infrastructure spending through agreements with Microsoft, Amazon, and Oracle. The company currently generates just $13 billion in annual revenue, creating a massive funding gap. This concentration risk could trigger a market crash if OpenAI can’t s
After nearly four years since the Steam Deck’s release, Valve is finally addressing one of the most frustrating limitations of the handheld gaming PC. The new update will allow downloads to continue while the device is in a power-saving mode, solving a long-standing user complaint.
Australia has expanded its pioneering social media ban for children under 16 to include Reddit and live-streaming platform Kick. The legislation takes effect December 10 with potential fines of A$50 million for platforms that fail to implement age verification measures.
OnePlus is taking mobile gaming seriously with its new Performance Tri-Chip system. The setup includes dedicated processors for touch response, connectivity, and main performance to create a competitive gaming phone.
Valve just released a major Steam Deck update that finally addresses the device’s most frustrating download limitation. The handheld can now complete downloads with the screen off, automatically entering low-power mode while keeping everything running.
Armis has raised $435 million in a pre-IPO round that values the cybersecurity company at $6.1 billion. The funding comes after the company reportedly received seven acquisition offers, including a potential $5 billion bid from private equity firm Thoma Bravo.
The Rust Foundation is launching a Maintainers Fund to directly support developers working on the programming language. This comes amid concerns about high burnout rates among Rust contributors and broader open source sustainability challenges.
Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement in their long-running antitrust battle over the Android app store. The agreement comes after a jury sided with Epic in 2023 and the Supreme Court denied Google’s appeal. The settlement preserves most of the court-ordered changes to open up competition.
Microsoft is officially retiring Defender Application Guard for Office, with complete removal scheduled for December 2027. The transition begins with Office version 2602 in February 2026. Protected View will become the default security layer for untrusted files.
