How Bill Gates Managed Microsoft: Strategy, Scale and Product Leadership
TL;DR Steven Sinofsky recounts how Bill Gates led Microsoft by setting high-level strategy rather than micromanaging individual projects, guiding the…
How Google Rebuilt Its AI Momentum and Pulled Ahead of OpenAI Rivals
TL;DR The Wall Street Journal headline reports that Google has regained momentum in AI development and has edged ahead of…
Amazon: pick three select 4K UHD Blu-rays for $33 in limited-time sale
TL;DR Amazon has relaunched a promotion letting shoppers buy three selected 4K UHD Blu-rays for $33, a deal highlighted by…
Amazon updates Dash Cart for Whole Foods: bigger capacity, lighter, tap-to-pay
TL;DR Amazon unveiled a redesigned Dash Cart that increases capacity by 40%, features a more responsive item scanner moved within…
Anthropic in talks to secure $10B at $350B valuation after multiple mega-rounds
TL;DR The Wall Street Journal reports Anthropic is negotiating a $10 billion raise that would value the company at about…
Dell says consumers aren’t buying PCs for AI features and will shift focus
TL;DR Dell told PC Gamer ahead of CES that buyers aren’t choosing PCs for AI capabilities and that its 2026…
Google Classroom Adds Gemini-Powered Tool to Convert Lessons into Podcasts
TL;DR Google Classroom introduced a Gemini-powered feature that generates podcast-style audio lessons, letting teachers customize grade level, topics, objectives, speaker…
BillG the Manager: How Bill Gates Scoped Product Leadership at Microsoft
TL;DR Steven Sinofsky recounts how Bill Gates led Microsoft by setting high-level strategy rather than micromanaging every project. Gates prioritized…
Microsoft scraps Exchange Online spam clamp after customers cry foul
TL;DR Microsoft has dropped plans to impose a 2,000 external-recipient daily cap on Exchange Online after customer objections. The company…
OneDrive reportedly uploads users’ files and can remove local copies
TL;DR Users and commentators say OneDrive can start backing up files without a clear opt-out and may remove local copies…