Monzo’s CEO Got Pushed Out Over IPO Fight
The board of UK fintech Monzo reportedly forced CEO TS Anil to step down. The key issues were a clash over when to take the company public and concerns over his long-term commitment post-listing.
The board of UK fintech Monzo reportedly forced CEO TS Anil to step down. The key issues were a clash over when to take the company public and concerns over his long-term commitment post-listing.
A tech writer found their heavyweight productivity apps were creating more work than they saved. The solution was a radical shift to a handful of tiny, single-purpose open-source tools that do one job perfectly.
A major private real estate fund just listed on the stock market, and investors immediately voted with their wallets. The fund’s shares opened at a staggering 38% discount to its last reported net asset value. This is a stark lesson in the difference between private marks and public market prices.
The promise of AI agents in 2025 hasn’t fully materialized, with most businesses still experimenting. Google’s new research provides a crucial framework for when to use a single agent versus a complex multi-agent system, and the results are surprising.
OpenAI is rolling out two major upgrades to ChatGPT today. Users will soon get Apple Music integration for playlists, and a new image model that’s up to 4x faster.
Microsoft has confirmed that recent Windows 11 security updates are breaking VPN connectivity for some users. The problem primarily affects enterprise users running the Windows Subsystem for Linux. A fix is still under investigation.
LG smart TVs are receiving a webOS update that automatically installs a Microsoft Copilot tile on the home screen. The app cannot be uninstalled, only hidden, leading to significant user frustration over forced software and a lack of control.
Following a Bloomberg report, Larian CEO Swen Vincke faced backlash for comments on using AI. He has since clarified that the studio uses AI only for early ideation and is actively hiring more human artists and writers.