Apple buys Q.ai to help devices read our faces

Apple confirmed this week that it has acquired Israeli AI startup Q.ai in a deal valued at close to $2 billion, making it one of the company’s largest acquisitions ever, second only to the $3 billion purchase of Beats in 2014.

G2 bold move with major acquisition from Gartner

G2, the Chicago-based software insights platform, agreed today to acquire three prominent software review and discovery properties from Gartner: Capterra, Software Advice, and GetApp.

Tesla kills Models S and X to build humanoid robots instead

EVs that were once industry-leading have long since been left behind.

New OpenAI tool renews fears that “AI slop” will overwhelm scientific research

New “Prism” workspace launches just as studies show AI-assisted papers are flooding journals with diminished quality.

Does Anthropic believe its AI is conscious, or is that just what it wants Claude to think?

We have no proof that AI models suffer, but Anthropic acts like they might for training purposes.

How brands can influence visibility in AI-generated answers

The way people discover information online is quietly but fundamentally changing.

TNW Moves Its Flagship Conference to London

Alexandru Stan is a serial tech entrepreneur, founder of Tekpon, and CEO at TNW. He is known for building global products, connecting high-l (show all) Alexandru Stan is a serial tech entrepreneur, founder of Tekpon, and CEO at TNW. He is known for building global products, connecting high-level innovators, and transforming ideas into thriving ecosystems. With a long-term vision and a passion for elevating the tech community, Alexandru leads TNW into a new era of global expansion while shaping the future of SaaS and AI through Tekpon.

AI isn’t coming for your job, it’s coming for your justification

AI adoption is creating a clear divide among employees. Some see AI as a tool to increase their impact, while others see it as a threat to their role. So, where does the truth lie between these two mindsets? Let’s explore.

Angry Norfolk residents lose lawsuit to stop Flock license plate scanners

Plaintiffs called Norfolk’s Flock camera network a “dragnet.”

US cyber defense chief accidentally uploaded secret government info to ChatGPT

Congress recently grilled the acting chief on mass layoffs and a failed polygraph.

Japan lost a 5-ton navigation satellite when it fell off a rocket during launch

Imagine: You lost your car’s cargo rack, but didn’t notice until you reached your destination.

Bonjour Visio: France turns digital sovereignty into policy

In a bold turn of phrase and deed, Paris has quietly told Silicon Valley “au revoir.”  On January 26, 2026, France’s Ministry of Finance announced that by 2027, all public servants will switch from U.S. video apps like Microsoft Teams and Zoom to a homegrown platform called Visio.