LKQ, a $15 billion autoparts maker, has confirmed a cyberattack on its Oracle E-Business Suite. The breach, discovered in October, compromised the Social Security numbers of over 9,000 individuals. The company is now offering two years of credit monitoring.
Monzo has secured a full European banking license from Irish regulators, establishing Dublin as its EU headquarters. The digital bank is opening a waitlist for Irish customers and businesses, promising fee-free accounts with Irish IBANs.
Microsoft is ending support for legacy mobile email apps that use old versions of Exchange ActiveSync. The change takes effect March 1, 2026, and targets versions older than EAS 16.1, which launched in 2016. Most users on modern apps like Outlook Mobile won’t be affected.
OpenAI is making a significant change to how free users access its AI. They will now be defaulted to the cheaper GPT-5.2 Instant model, a move that saves the company money but may impact user experience.
A new critique argues that marketing AI as a feature is a fundamental mistake. Customers care about outcomes, not the underlying technology. It’s a regression in value that misses what buyers actually want.
Consumer Reports says Instacart is using AI software to run dynamic pricing tests that inflate grocery costs. Some shoppers are paying 23% more for identical items, a practice the company says is limited to a small group of retail partners.
A longtime skeptic of automatic tiling finally found a version that clicks. The key was a horizontal, scrollable layout that solved his screen space issues. But it’s not without its own set of problems.
Apple’s iOS 26.2 update, released on Friday, December 16, is reportedly toggling on automatic software updates without clear user consent. The change could force users to install future updates immediately, bypassing their preference to wait for bug reports. Users are advised to check their Software
Following the massive success of Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios says its upcoming Divinity game will likely launch into early access first. The studio credits its community-driven development process for creating better games, despite the extra effort involved.
Nasdaq is moving to allow U.S. stocks to trade nearly 24 hours a day, five days a week, with a target launch in the second half of 2026. The plan has drawn fierce criticism from Wall Street veterans who argue it will increase market volatility and further gamify investing.
