Category: Band Wars
Perplexity Offers 34 Billion for Chrome Browser
By Charlotte Whitfield August 16, 2026
Perplexity offers $34 billion for Google's Chrome browser amid antitrust pressure and potential divestment of the browser from search and advertising business.
Google Play adds first third-party app store Aptoide
By Amelia Hughes August 13, 2026
Google Play adds first third-party app store Aptoide for US users after Epic v. Google ruling. Explore new options for gaming apps and Android alternatives.
Uber Commits $10 Billion to Robotaxi Expansion
By Amelia Hughes August 8, 2026
Uber commits $10 billion for Uber robotaxi expansion plans, launching autonomous vehicle fleets in cities to directly rival Tesla and Waymo.
Valve bars CS2 skin gambling sponsorships
By Florence Bennett August 4, 2026
Valve bans CS2 skin gambling sponsorships in tournaments to protect players and distance esports from monetized virtual economies.
Microsoft Office now forces upgrade prompt
By Charlotte Whitfield July 31, 2026
Microsoft Office upgrade prompt forces users to see a non‑dismissable upgrade button in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, directing them to change their Microsoft 365
Mentorship Key to Effective Leadership
By Amelia Hughes July 28, 2026
Mentorship is key to effective leadership, driving career growth and innovation in technology sector effectively.
Martian Rover Delivers Poetic Postcard to Engineers
By Amelia Hughes July 26, 2026
Martian rover poem delivers a whimsical postcard to engineers, showcasing creative outreach from space exploration and inspiring tech innovation.
AI coding succeeds creating new CIO challenges
By Charlotte Whitfield July 18, 2026
AI coding challenges for CIOs: despite 84% adoption, productivity gains plateau at 10%, demanding new strategies for IT leaders to drive value.
Microsoft Layoffs Show AI Transformation Underway
By Amelia Hughes July 16, 2026
Microsoft AI layoffs show how AI is reshaping the tech giant. Discover which divisions were hit hardest and what this means for the industry.
Week in Review Key Events and Outlook
By Florence Bennett July 12, 2026
Explore the latest in AI governance and enterprise technology as innovation and control debates shape the future of business operations. Stay informed on key tr