Microsoft is reorganizing internally to bolster GitHub against new AI rivals like Cursor. The goal is to transform GitHub from a code repository into an AI “agent factory” and development dashboard.
Apple is using on-device AI to reduce the friction of creating tasks. The new feature in Reminders scans selected text for actions and dates, promising to save time. But it has some significant hardware and language limitations.
Solana Mobile is launching a new token, SKR, to support its open mobile platform centered on the Seeker smartphone. The fixed supply of 10 billion tokens will be used for staking and governance, managed by a group called Guardians starting in 2026.
Roku plans to take its budget-friendly, ad-free Howdy streaming service to other platforms. Launched last August for $2.99 a month, it targets a market gap left by pricier competitors. The CEO says they want to distribute it “everywhere.”
Spotify is doubling down on social features within its app. The new “Listening Activity” shows friends what you’re streaming in real time, while “Request to Jam” lets Premium users invite others to a collaborative listening session. Both features are rolling out now via the Messages system.
Logitech’s configuration software for Mac broke after the company let a critical security certificate expire. The company has released a manual patch, calling the oversight an “inexcusable mistake.”
In a major move for precision oncology, Amgen is acquiring UK biotech Dark Blue Therapeutics. The deal, valued at up to €718 million, centers on a promising leukemia drug candidate currently in pre-clinical studies.
The UK’s Department for Work and Pensions is launching a £23 million AI system to manage calls from 20 million benefits claimants. The six-year contract aims to steer calls to the right human agent or self-service, hoping to fix a system that’s been missing performance targets since 2020.
At CES, McKinsey’s Bob Sternfels and General Catalyst’s Hemant Taneja declared the old career model broken. They argue AI’s explosive growth, like Anthropic’s leap to a “couple hundred billion” dollars, demands constant re-skilling.
Lenovo has officially revealed a SteamOS variant of its Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC. It’s coming in June 2026 with a starting price of $1,199, offering the same high-end hardware but with Valve’s console-like OS.
