Open-source operating systems offer an alternative to popular choices like Linux and Windows. While Linux is often associated with open-source, other systems have been developed to reimagine what an OS can be. Plan 9 From Bell Labs was a pioneering effort that aimed to create a distributed operating system. Although it struggled with commercialization, its … Read more
Ethereum is embarking on a bold new plan to become the high-speed “internet of value” by 2029. The project, outlined in the “Strawmap” roadmap, aims to make the blockchain faster, more scalable, and more private. The core goal is near-instant finality, which currently takes 16 minutes for transactions to be confirmed. By 2029, Ethereum hopes … Read more
Xbox’s new CEO Asha Sharma recently met with a familiar face – none other than Larry Hryb, also known as Major Nelson. The meeting sparked speculation about the future of Xbox and whether Major Nelson would return to the platform. Asha Sharma, who took over as Xbox’s leader after Phil Spencer’s retirement, has been making … Read more
Google has introduced its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini 3.1 Pro, which boasts improved reasoning capabilities and smarter problem-solving skills. The new model is designed to tackle complex tasks more efficiently than its predecessor. Gemini 3.1 Pro’s benchmarks show significant improvements over its predecessor, with a score of 77.1% in the ARC-AGI-2 test for … Read more
Gemini 3.1 Pro is a major update that takes our AI to the next level. It’s designed for complex tasks where simple answers aren’t enough, using advanced reasoning to help with challenging projects. With Gemini 3.1 Pro, you’ll get: – Smarter problem-solving capabilities – Higher limits in the Gemini app for users with Google AI … Read more
US President Donald Trump hailed his first 13 months in office as “transformative,” but his address also highlighted uncomfortable realities, including vulnerabilities to lawsuits and congressional opposition. The speech underscored the challenges facing a president who relies on executive orders and unilateral actions. Trump’s most substantial legislative victory was the “Big Beautiful Bill” passed by … Read more
Silicon Valley’s emphasis on humans being “agentic” themselves has surged as AI coding tools handle most grunt work. Deciding what they should do is now the most valuable skill in tech, shifting focus from individuality to teamwork and collaboration. Source: https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-agentic-individuals-future-of-work
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a plan to replace vulnerable cryptographic components with quantum-resistant alternatives. The proposed changes aim to reduce high gas costs from quantum-safe signatures and proofs. Four areas of the protocol are at risk due to advances in quantum computing: consensus-layer BLS signatures, data availability tools known as KZG commitments, ECDSA … Read more
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has rejected the Pentagon’s latest offer over safeguards for its tech use by the US military, escalating tensions ahead of a government deadline. CEO Dario Amodei stated that Anthropic cannot agree to safety concerns despite threats, upholding their stance against military use. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-26/anthropic-spurns-latest-pentagon-bid-to-defuse-feud-over-ai-work
As leading AI providers reposition their platforms from productivity tools to enterprise operating systems, businesses must adapt to a new competitive landscape. The shift from narrow task automation to integrated enterprise layers of functionally specific AI agents embedded in joint human-agent teams is changing the game. Every executive must answer four key questions: How will … Read more