OpenAI has officially announced its GPT-5.2 model series, rolling out immediately to paid ChatGPT users and within Microsoft 365 Copilot. The launch comes amid rising competition from Google’s Gemini models. GPT-5.1 will be retired in three months.
The shift from traditional hardware PLCs to virtual ones running on industrial PCs is gaining steam. It promises massive cost savings, easier data access for AI, and a complete rethinking of the assembly line. But the biggest hurdle isn’t technical—it’s cultural.
Following a major settlement in the Epic v. Google lawsuit, Fortnite has returned to the Google Play Store in the United States. This marks a significant victory for Epic in its fight against mobile app store policies.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold foldable phone has a hidden feature that turns it into a portable wireless monitor for a Windows PC. The “Second Screen” function uses Miracast and wasn’t mentioned during the device’s official reveal.
Broadcom is rolling out the final details of its revamped VMware partner program. The changes center on a value-based model that rewards technical skill and customer adoption, not just sales.
Microsoft is shifting its focus for Windows 11 in 2026 from new features to deep system optimization for gaming. The plan targets background workloads, power scheduling, and graphics, with key tech like Auto Super Resolution going public. A public preview for AMD Ryzen AI NPUs is slated for early 20
LI.FI, a startup comparing prices and pathways for moving crypto across blockchains, just raised $29 million. The company says it’s profitable and handles $8 billion in monthly transaction volume. But the underlying tech it relies on—bridges—has a notoriously risky history.
In one of Europe’s biggest fintech deals, Mollie is buying GoCardless. The €1.1 billion acquisition will combine their payment services for 350,000 business customers. The deal is expected to close by mid-2026.
Microsoft is rolling out a key update to its Prism emulator for Windows 11 on ARM. The update adds support for critical x86 instruction sets like AVX and AVX2, which many creative apps and games depend on. This means previously incompatible software, including Ableton Live 12, can now run.
Oracle’s latest earnings report left Wall Street scratching its head. Revenue and cash flow missed targets, sending shares tumbling. Yet, most analysts are holding onto their long-term buy ratings, betting big on AI.
