IBM has launched Granite 4.0, a new family of open-source language models designed to slash infrastructure costs that have become a major barrier to enterprise AI adoption. Released under the Apache 2.0 licensing, Granite 4.0 represents IBM’s bet on a fundamentally different architectural approach to enterprise AI deployment. The models are built on what the

Following an injection of cash from the US government and a recent leadership overhaul, Intel has not been shy about asking others to invest in it. The latest company to get such a request — Apple — delivers a certain irony to the equation.  Two decades ago, Apple surprised most the tech world by announcing it would adopt Intel

I’ve already told you about the Dead Internet Theory, the false conspiracy theory that might as well be true. The Dead Internet Theory claims that secret government or corporate conspirators are trying to replace people on the internet with bots and AI to “manipulate public perception, control narratives, and influence the public’s behavior.” The conspiracy part

Bringing AI to work just got easier, according to Microsoft, as employees with a personal Microsoft 365 account can now use their Copilot AI assistant in Office documents at work.  Microsoft announced the change in a blog post Thursday. It means that users with Microsoft 365 Personal, Family and Premium plans (the latter of which launched this week) can use

Perplexity has announced that its AI browser Comet is now available to all users at no cost. When the first version of Comet was released in July, only users who paid $200 per month for Perplexity’s max subscription could access the browser. The big draw of Comet is a built-in assistant that answers questions, summarizes

In what may be a defining move for enterprise tech purchasers seeking a smooth way to manage a welcome migration from Windows to Apple, Parallels Desktop has rolled out integration with Apple-focused mobile device management provider Jamf Pro. Parallels Desktop is a market-leading emulator for macOS that lets you run genuine instances of Windows (and other operating systems) on your

Even without the latest monthly jobs report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics because of the US government shutdown, other sources made one thing clear: employers are still making cuts and remain reticent to hire. Private employers shed 32,000 jobs in September, according to a report from global HR and payroll solutions provider ADP.

The roar of 80,000 fans at Shanghai Stadium on September 21, 2025, wasn’t just about the football match between Shanghai Shenhua and Chengdu Rongcheng – it was also a live demonstration of how telecom carriers are tackling one of their most pressing challenges: converting advanced network capabilities into revenue. Huawei brought the international media to

BotCity, a platform that governs Python-based automations and AI agents, has raised $12 million in funding. The round was led by Dan Scholnick from Four Rivers, with participation from Y Combinator, Astella, Firestreak Ventures, Upload Ventures, Scale Up by Endeavor, and Sagol Holdings. The company also brought on prominent angel investors including Lew Cirne, founder

The buzz around OpenAI’s latest release, Sora 2, is no surprise—it’s not every day that a piece of software blurs the line between movie magic and personal storytelling. Imagine feeding an idea into an app and not only getting a fully rendered scene but stepping into it yourself, complete with synchronized audio. Sounds like something