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Microsoft's AI Bet Pays Off Big, But Costs Are Skyrocketing - Professional coverage
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Microsoft’s AI Bet Pays Off Big, But Costs Are Skyrocketing

According to Thurrott.com, Microsoft announced earnings for the quarter ending December 31, revealing a net income of $38.5 billion on…

Hackers are using AI to build phishing sites in real-time - Professional coverage
AICybersecuritySoftware

Hackers are using AI to build phishing sites in real-time

According to TechRadar, security researchers from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 have uncovered a new, sophisticated phishing technique that leverages…

Apple's Siri Payouts Are Finally Hitting Bank Accounts - Professional coverage
BusinessPrivacySoftware

Apple’s Siri Payouts Are Finally Hitting Bank Accounts

According to Forbes, Apple users are now receiving direct deposits from a massive $95 million class-action settlement. The case, Lopez…

EconomyEnergy

Residential Power Bills Outpace Business Rates Amid Policy Shifts, Studies Find

Household electricity costs have risen significantly faster than commercial and industrial rates over the past five years, according to new research. Analysts point to state energy policies and distributed solar adoption as key factors behind the diverging price trends.

Residential Electricity Costs Surge Ahead of Business Rates

Residential electricity prices have increased more rapidly than commercial and industrial rates over the past five years, according to reports from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Nationwide average residential prices jumped 27% to 16.5 cents/kWh between 2019 and 2024, while commercial and industrial prices both increased 19% to 12.8 cents/kWh and 8.1 cents/kWh respectively, the laboratory’s analysis found.

InnovationSoftware

Spotify Expands Live Music Discovery with Venue Following Feature

Spotify has launched a new feature allowing users to search for and follow music venues directly within the app. The update aims to streamline concert discovery and ticket purchasing while supporting local music scenes. Enhanced personalized recommendations are now available through the refreshed Live Events feed.

Enhanced Music Discovery Through Venue Integration

Spotify has reportedly expanded its live music capabilities by introducing venue search and following features for both Free and Premium users, according to recent announcements. This development represents the latest step in the streaming platform’s ongoing efforts to bridge digital listening with physical concert experiences.

SoftwareTechnology

Meta Discontinues Desktop Messenger Applications for Windows and macOS Platforms

Meta Platforms is sunsetting its dedicated Messenger applications for desktop operating systems, with complete removal scheduled for December. The move signals a broader shift toward web-based messaging solutions across Meta’s product ecosystem, according to industry reports.

Desktop Messenger Applications Being Phased Out

Meta Platforms is discontinuing its standalone Messenger applications for desktop computers running Windows and macOS, according to reports from multiple technology news sources. Both applications have already been removed from their respective app stores, and existing users are receiving notifications about the impending complete shutdown scheduled for December.

BusinessStartups

Automattic Chief Labels Tumblr Acquisition as Major Setback Amid Integration Challenges

Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg has openly described the Tumblr acquisition as his most significant misstep to date. Despite ongoing efforts to migrate the platform to WordPress infrastructure, financial and technical obstacles have stalled progress, leaving Tumblr reliant on other company revenues.

Tumblr Acquisition Deemed Automattic’s Biggest Failure

During a recent Town Hall session at WordCamp Canada 2025, Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic, candidly addressed the company’s acquisition of Tumblr as his “biggest failure or missed opportunity.” According to reports, Mullenweg emphasized that while the platform hasn’t met expectations, Automattic hasn’t abandoned efforts to revitalize it.

EnergyPolicy

Iran Terminates Nuclear Inspection Agreement with UN Watchdog

Iran has officially declared void its September cooperation agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency. The decision follows through on previous threats made after Western powers reinstated United Nations sanctions last month.

Nuclear Monitoring Agreement Officially Cancelled

Iran has formally terminated a cooperation agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency that was signed just last September, according to reports from state media. The announcement came from Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, during meetings with Iraqi counterparts in Tehran.