IBM says CEOs are reshaping leadership roles as AI creeps deeper into decision making
IBM says CEOs are restructuring leadership for AI, but that huge Chief AI Officer stat raises some real questions.
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Palo Alto Networks buys Portkey as AI agents become your most dangerous employees
AI agents are moving into real business roles, and Palo Alto Networks is acquiring Portkey to bring control before things spiral.
Urban Armor Gear buys Nomad Goods
Urban Armor Gear has acquired Nomad Goods, and it actually makes sense. The move brings rugged protection and premium design under one roof.
Epic lays off over 1,000 employees and admits Fortnite magic is fading
Epic is laying off over 1000 employees after a slowdown in Fortnite engagement. The company admits it has struggled to deliver the same magic that once made the game unstoppable, raising questions about what comes next.
Uber is buying SpotHero
Uber is acquiring SpotHero to integrate parking reservations into its app, extending its reach across more of the travel experience.
Nearly 40 percent of workers admit crying on the job as fear of layoffs lingers
A new report finds 39 percent of employees have cried at work, while more than half fear losing their job. Workers are quietly job searching, venting, and mentally checking out as layoff anxiety lingers.
eBay to acquire Depop from Etsy for $1.2 billion as it chases Gen Z resale growth
eBay is buying Depop from Etsy for $1.2 billion in cash, a move that deepens its push into Gen Z driven resale fashion. With 7 million active buyers and nearly $1 billion in 2025 gross merchandise sales, Depop gives eBay a stronger foothold in the fast growing recommerce market.
Zoho hits 1 million customers at 30 years old
Zoho marks 30 years with 1 million customers and 150 million users, raising questions about how a bootstrapped SaaS competes in an AI driven market.
Square rolls out a faster, tougher second generation Square Register
Square has unveiled the second generation Square Register, bringing faster performance, improved durability, and practical refinements aimed at busy neighborhood businesses.
Owl Labs has enterprise in its sights with the Meeting Owl 5 Pro
The Meeting Owl 5 Pro shows Owl Labs getting serious about enterprise hybrid meetings, focusing on reliability, wired setups, and IT-friendly management.
HD Hyundai makes its AI bet official at Davos with expanded Palantir deal
HD Hyundai is expanding its Palantir partnership at Davos, turning years of AI pilots into group wide infrastructure for shipyards, factories, energy systems, and robotics.
SoftBank finishes $40 billion OpenAI bet as ownership climbs to about 11 percent
SoftBank has finalized its $40 billion OpenAI investment, closing a $22.5 billion second round and emerging with roughly 11 percent ownership in the AI company.