Shiloh Luckey, founder of the tax-compliance startup ComplYant, is under federal criminal investigation for alleged securities and bank fraud. The SEC has filed a civil complaint, alleging she used millions in company funds for personal expenses while grossly inflating revenue numbers to investors.
OpenAI has poached Albert Lee, Google’s senior director of corporate development, to lead its own dealmaking. This follows a string of high-profile business hires and a busy 2025 of acquisitions. The move strongly hints that OpenAI is preparing for a major expansion through M&A.
PayPal is officially trying to become a bank in the United States. The move, enabled by looser federal regulations, would let it offer FDIC-insured savings accounts and make loans.
Boris Cherny, creator of Claude Code, says vibe coding is only for “throwaway code and prototypes.” For critical systems, he pairs with AI and often writes by hand. The tech is improving fast, but leaders warn of mistakes and security gaps.
PayPal is launching a new industrial bank to expand its small business lending and financial services. The move aims to reduce reliance on third parties and offer FDIC-insured savings accounts. It builds on the over $30 billion in loans PayPal has issued since 2013.
Roblox’s 2025 user data paints a picture of a platform with an iron grip on Gen Z. With 151 million daily users and record-breaking concurrent plays for new games, its cultural dominance is only growing. The real story is in how different devices shape entirely different gaming experiences on the sa
Samsung has rolled out a new version of its Samsung Internet browser for Windows PCs. The update, version 7.5, is all about under-the-hood improvements to make things run smoother.
An Israeli startup called Echo just landed $35 million to fix a critical security flaw at the base of modern cloud apps. Their plan? Use AI agents to rebuild container images from scratch, eliminating vulnerabilities before they’re even deployed.
The concept of a “beginner” Linux distribution is a marketing myth that doesn’t hold up to scrutiny, according to a new analysis. The real key for newcomers isn’t a dumbed-down OS, but clear documentation and strong community support.
A major technology trade agreement between the US and UK has been suspended. Announced last September, the deal was meant to foster joint work on cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
