Jassy appoints 27-year Amazon veteran to lead newly formed AGI organization
TL;DR Amazon has created an enterprise-wide AGI group that will report to CEO Andy Jassy and tapped longtime AWS leader…
GOV.UK to add an AI chatbot to its app in early 2026, then expand sitewide
TL;DR The UK Government Digital Service plans to introduce an AI chatbot, GOV.UK Chat, to the GOV.UK app in early…
Oracle’s AI-powered MOS support portal overhaul sparks customer backlash
TL;DR Oracle rolled out a redesigned My Oracle Support (MOS) portal in early December that adds AI-driven features, but users…
Windows trials a wider Run dialog in Insider builds — how to enable it
TL;DR Microsoft is testing a longer Run dialog in Windows 11 Insider Beta and Dev channels. Insiders on build 26220.7523…
Microsoft issues out-of-band patch to fix December Message Queuing bug
TL;DR Microsoft released an out-of-band update to address a Message Queuing (MSMQ) problem introduced by its December 2025 update. The…
Starlink satellite malfunctions, releases debris and will reenter Earth’s atmosphere
TL;DR A Starlink satellite suffered an onboard anomaly that cut communications, vented propellant and released debris while tumbling in low…
Microsoft aims to replace its entire C/C++ codebase with Rust by 2030
TL;DR Microsoft distinguished engineer Galen Hunt said the company intends to move its C and C++ code to Rust, setting…
Waymo rolls out fleet updates after San Francisco power outage chaos
TL;DR Waymo is deploying software updates across its US robotaxi fleet to reduce disruption when traffic signals fail after a…
Google cuts AI Pro annual price by 50% in limited year-end offer
TL;DR Google is offering new customers a 50% discount on its annual AI Pro plan, reducing the 2TB tier to…