Snap has signed a $400 million agreement with Perplexity to integrate its AI search technology into Snapchat. The new search feature will get prominent placement starting next year, while Snap’s existing My AI chatbot remains available. This comes just after Apple’s reported Gemini deal for Siri.
1Password has topped $400 million in annual recurring revenue and is weighing a potential IPO in 2026 or 2027. The company secured $950 million in funding and is valued at $6.8 billion.
Fear in the workplace acts like carbon monoxide—odorless, invisible, but deadly to innovation. High-pressure environments without psychological safety create risk-averse behavior that quietly kills creativity and progress.
Apple is launching new solar projects in Australia and forest restoration in New Zealand as part of its 2030 carbon neutral goal. The initiatives include an 80MW solar facility and restoring 8,600 hectares of forestland. These moves come despite criticism of Apple’s environmental claims.
Microsoft is creating an anonymous reporting system for employees to flag ethical concerns about how the company’s technology is developed and deployed. The move comes after controversy over Azure’s use by Israeli military units for surveillance in Gaza and the West Bank. President Brad Smith announ
Apple is reportedly finalizing a deal to use Google’s Gemini AI model for Siri’s upcoming capabilities. The $1 billion annual payment covers access to the 1.2 trillion parameter model for summarization and planning functions. The new Siri is expected to launch around March or April 2026.
Nintendo is doubling down on film and visual media following The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s success. President Shuntaro Furukawa calls movies “very well-suited” to Nintendo games, while Shigeru Miyamoto reveals the company’s experimental approach through Nintendo Pictures. The Legend of Zelda live-ac
Google and Epic Games have reached a comprehensive settlement in their long-running antitrust battle. The deal could fundamentally change how Android handles app stores and payments. This marks a significant victory for Epic in its campaign against app store dominance.
Atari is expanding its anniversary collection with The Namco Legendary Pack on November 13. The $8 DLC brings Pac-Man, Galaga, and other classics to modern platforms through a new interactive timeline.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 has sold over 10 million units in its first three months, making it the fastest-selling console launch ever. The company is shifting development focus to the new platform while expanding its movie universe beyond Mario and Zelda.
