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Get ready, streaming warriors, because a new month means a fresh drop of digital goodies for your viewing pleasure! While services like Netflix and HBO Max might flood your feed with sheer volume, Apple TV+ has always
David Gewirtz's ZDNET article outlines 7 AI coding techniques for shipping reliable products fast. The framework emphasizes structured interaction over simple prompts, treating AI as a disciplined developer. It details methods for persistent memory, audit trails, and sequential processing to boost speed and quality.
Meta's recent lawsuits against scam advertisers in Brazil, China, and Vietnam represent long-overdue action against "celeb bait" and fraudulent schemes, alongside tech upgrades like facial recognition for scam detection. While positive, past inaction and revenue from scams temper the review.
Threads is currently testing a new shortcut feature designed to simplify direct messaging. Users participating in the trial can type "DM me" or "Message me" in posts or replies, which automatically generates a hyperlink to invite others into a private conversation. This aims to streamline the transition from public interaction to private dialogue on the platform.
Bill Gates recently apologized to Gates Foundation staff for his past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging the significant reputational risk. Concurrently, new reports have revealed extensive and deep connections between Epstein and high-level Microsoft executives, exposing critical challenges in maintaining professional integrity, organizational oversight, and managing severe reputational fallout within the tech industry. It underscores the importance of stringent due diligence and robust ethical frameworks.
IBM experienced a $40 billion stock drop after Anthropic unveiled AI tools for COBOL translation. However, industry experts and IBM argue that this reaction stems from a misunderstanding: translating COBOL code is distinct from comprehensive mainframe modernization, which involves complex architectural redesign and ensuring critical system reliability. Enterprises are advised to approach new AI tools with caution, conducting pilots to assess actual ROI for modernization efforts.
The Stop Killing Games campaign is establishing NGOs in the EU and US to combat publishers discontinuing support for purchased video games. Creator Ross Scott expressed confidence in their success, aiming to codify their petition into EU law and set up systems for reporting publishers. This formalization follows the campaign's strong reaction to Ubisoft's delisting of _The Crew_ and a petition gaining over a million signatures.
Elon Musk's America PAC has received a reprimand from the Georgia State Election Board for violating state election law. The PAC sent partially pre-filled absentee ballot applications to residents in multiple counties, a practice prohibited by Georgia law for entities other than authorized relatives. This action draws scrutiny given Musk's frequent public comments on voter fraud.
Gartner's latest SEC filing reveals the sale of its Digital Markets division, including Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice, for $110 million. This disclosure provides crucial financial specifics for a transaction initially announced in early 2026 without monetary details, signaling a strategic shift for Gartner and impacting the B2B software review market.
Etsy has sold its secondhand clothing marketplace, Depop, to eBay for $1.2 billion. This deal comes nearly five years after Etsy acquired Depop for $1.62 billion, at a time when secondhand clothing apps were gaining significant traction during the pandemic, marking a new chapter for the popular fashion platform.
