Facing a wave of over 15,000 layoffs in recent months, Microsoft has doubled down on artificial intelligence — not just as a product, but as a workplace expectation. Remaining employees are being told that AI is now “core to every role,” with usage increasingly factored into performance evaluations. Julia Liuson, president of Microsoft’s Developer Division, made it clear in a…

Unusual movements in the US dollar suggest it may soon behave more like a risky asset than a traditional safe haven, Goldman Sachs analysts warn. Despite recent stabilization, the greenback’s correlation with global volatility indexes remains near historic lows, indicating a departure from its classic role as a refuge in times of market stress. Elevated policy uncertainty tied to trade…

Change is sweeping across YouTube as the platform introduces new monetization policies aimed squarely at AI-generated and “low-effort” content, sparking both anxiety and cautious optimism among creators worldwide. From July 15, 2025, YouTube’s Partner Program (YPP) will adopt stricter criteria for what qualifies as monetizable content. The platform is sending a clear message: mass-produced videos with minimal human input—like voice-over…

Silicon Valley’s crown has a new jewel, as Nvidia catapulted its market capitalization to an astonishing $4 trillion on Wednesday, becoming the first public company worldwide to touch this milestone and intensifying the seismic shift AI has sparked across global markets. Momentum has been relentless for the California-based chip giant, whose shares climbed as much as 2.5% to an all-time…

Digital news publishers are caught in a challenging transition as AI-driven platforms like ChatGPT increasingly shape how users consume information. A recent analysis by digital market intelligence firm Similarweb reveals that while referrals from ChatGPT to news websites have surged dramatically, this growth falls short of compensating for a steep decline in organic search traffic caused by evolving user behavior.…

Hollywood’s love affair with adrenaline-fueled racing found a spectacular outlet this June as Apple’s F1 movie, starring Brad Pitt, zoomed to one of the biggest IMAX openings ever. The film pulled in a stunning $28 million from IMAX theaters alone, making up nearly 19% of its global box office and securing the fourth-largest IMAX debut in history. Audiences are drawn…

Tech giants may soon face a fresh reality in the UK as Google comes under pressure to share the spotlight with competing search engines, following signals from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) about potential regulatory action. Regulators have outlined a roadmap that could compel Google to introduce “choice screens” offering users alternatives to its own search service—a move reminiscent…

Emerging as a clear leader, SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network is transforming the experience of in-flight internet. A recent Ookla report highlights how Starlink-powered airlines deliver download speeds and latency rivaling those found in home broadband setups. Highlighting the first quarter of 2025, the study notes Hawaiian Airlines and Qatar Airways topping performance charts with median download speeds soaring to 152.37…

Digital spaces often feel dominated by negativity, but LG Electronics is tackling this with its innovative campaign, “Radio Optimism,” designed to foster authentic connections through music. This new initiative features an interactive platform where users generate personalized songs for friends and loved ones using artificial intelligence, blending technology with emotional storytelling. Users begin by inputting their name, the recipient’s name,…

Surpassing the $106,000 mark for the first time this month, Bitcoin saw a moderate uptick in trading early Wednesday, buoyed by fading tensions between Israel and Iran. The cryptocurrency market responded cautiously to a U.S.-brokered truce that has, at least temporarily, eased geopolitical anxiety and revived risk appetite among investors. Optimism over the ceasefire sent Bitcoin up by 0.7%, hitting…

Amazon is set to invest £40 billion ($54 billion) in the United Kingdom over the next three years, signaling a major expansion in its third largest market globally. This massive injection includes constructing four cutting-edge fulfilment centres, with two new sites opening in the East Midlands by 2027 and others in Hull and Northampton launching this year and next. The…

Promises of a flexible, balanced future of work are unraveling, as the post-pandemic dream turns into a daily grind that seemingly never ends. Microsoft’s Work Trend Index Special Report, published in June 2025, reveals a stark reversal in work culture—highlighting a widespread burnout epidemic fueled by endless screen time, non-stop messaging, and overbooked calendars. Employees today are clocking into what…

Creativity and AI are colliding in a big way as TikTok expands its Symphony suite of generative tools, bringing powerful new capabilities to global advertising giant WPP. Announced during the 2025 Cannes Lions Festival, this rollout marks a major step forward in how digital-first brands create, localize, and scale content across TikTok’s massive platform. Symphony now includes tools that turn…

Thursday's digital silence exposed just how dependent millions have become on Google Cloud's infrastructure. Starting around 2 PM ET on June 12, platforms like Spotify, Discord, Snapchat, and even OpenAI were knocked offline or severely throttled due to a widespread disruption in Google's cloud services. For over five hours, frustration grew as users found themselves unable to stream music, message…

Flexibility is fast becoming the golden rule in digital advertising — and Meta’s latest expansion of its ad performance suite is making it easier than ever for brands to get more out of every dollar. Rather than simply chase the highest number of conversions, Meta now empowers advertisers to define exactly which conversions matter most. With updated features like Value…