May 5, 2026 GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has made an unsolicited offer to acquire eBay for about $56 billion. The proposal values eBay at $125 per share, roughly a 20 per cent premium, and positions the combined company more...
May 4, 2026 Microsoft Defender mistakenly detected legitimate DigiCert root certificates as malware, triggering widespread false-positive alerts and, in some cases, removing them from Windows systems. The issue stemmed from a signature update released April 30, which caused more...
May 4, 2026 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has introduced new eligibility rules that exclude AI-generated performances and screenplays from Oscar consideration. Acting roles must be demonstrably performed by humans with their consent, and scripts more...
May 1, 2026 More than three million Alberta voter records have been exposed after data from Elections Alberta was allegedly shared beyond its intended use, not through a cyberattack but through authorised access. The database was publicly accessible more...
May 1, 2026 Google has updated its Gemini to generate downloadable files directly within the app, allowing users to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations without switching tools. The feature matters because it removes a common workflow bottleneck — more...
April 30, 2026 Accenture is rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot to about 743,000 employees worldwide, the largest enterprise deployment of the tool so far. The move is significant because internal data shows measurable gains in speed and productivity, more...
April 29, 2026 Google has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense allowing its artificial intelligence models to be used in classified government work. The deal grants the Pentagon authority to apply Google’s AI for “any more...
April 29, 2026 OpenAI is reportedly developing a smartphone centred on an AI “agent” interface designed to replace traditional app-based interactions. The device would allow users to complete tasks through a single AI system rather than navigating multiple more...
April 28, 2026 China’s top economic planner has ordered Meta to unwind its proposed $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, halting a high-profile cross-border deal. The intervention signals tighter scrutiny over foreign investment in AI firms with more...
April 27, 2026 Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, starting with an initial $10 billion at a $380 billion valuation, with the remaining $30 billion tied to performance milestones. The deal underscores the scale more...