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Adobe is making a bigger bet on AI, turning its creative apps into something that feels more like a collaborator than a traditional tool. The latest Adobe Firefly update adds an AI coworker across Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat, letting you describe edits in plain text instead of digging through menus. At the center of this shift is a new class of AI agents that can carry out tasks for you. You explain what you want, and the system applies those changes using Adobe’s existing tools. Firefly now acts as a unified environment where generation, editing, and guided input happen in…

Uber and Rivian have announced a strategic deal that could deploy up to 50,000 robotaxis (fully autonomous vehicles) on the road by 2031.  As part of the partnership, Uber will invest $300 million in Rivian (equivalent to about 19.55 million Rivian shares), with the investment committed immediately upon signing.  What will passengers experience on the ground? In the first phase, Uber or its fleet partners could purchase the first 10,000 fully autonomous Rivian R2 EVs. From 2028, passengers in San Francisco and Miami could be hailing fully driverless Rivian R2s directly through the Uber app.  Thereafter, Uber will have the…

OpenAI could be gearing up for one of its biggest product shifts yet. A fresh report suggests that the company is working on a new desktop “superapp” that would merge ChatGPT, its Codex coding platform, and the Atlas browser into one single experience. This showcases the next step for OpenAI, where it is building a platform which is more than just a chatbot. What’s causing this big fusion? At the moment, the OpenAI ecosystem consists of ChatGPT for general AI assistance, Codex for coding and automation, and Atlas, which is an AI-powered browser. By combining all of these distinct services,…

As if it were not enough that the AI boom has driven up RAM and SSD prices, making new laptops and desktops more expensive. Now, it is starting to push up prices in the used laptop market. An AI tool called OpenClaw has taken China by storm, and its ripple effects are showing up in unexpected places. If you are unfamiliar, OpenClaw is an AI agent that can independently handle personal tasks, like sending emails and shopping online.  Why are people buying used MacBooks for running OpenClaw? While OpenClaw is free to download, it carries security risks. To stay safe,…

It appears that the next frontier for AI services is health. Recently, Microsoft launched its Copilot Health, a service that ingests your health data from various sources to generate actionable insights.  Now Perplexity has launched Perplexity Health, a suite of connectors that links your personal health data directly to Perplexity Computer, providing answers that are truly about you. What makes Perplexity Health different from a regular AI health search? Right now, your health data is fragmented across multiple platforms. Lab results are stored in one portal, prescriptions in another, and fitness data is buried in a separate app. Perplexity Health…

Key takeaways Cloud financial systems centralize accounting, reporting, and forecasting in one platform Major vendors include Intuit, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft, and Workday Automation and integrations improve financial visibility and efficiency A cloud-based enterprise financial system is software that manages accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and operational insights through a secure online platform. Instead of running on internal servers, the system operates in the cloud and connects financial data with other business functions. This allows finance leaders to automate workflows, gain real-time visibility into performance, and make more confident decisions. How to choose a cloud-based enterprise financial system Identify your financial management…

If you feel like you’ve heard this before, that’s because you probably have. A new global study tied to the World Happiness Report 2026 once again ties popular social media like Instagram and TikTok to poorer mental health outcomes, especially with younger people. The report finds that these platforms, which are driven by algorithmic feeds and influencer content, tend to have a more negative impact on mental wellbeing compared to apps focused on communication like WhatsApp and Facebook. So not all social media is being treated equally anymore. Why screen time isn’t the only problem now In the report, one…

If you have ever yelled at an AI chatbot for forgetting something you just said, congratulations, you are now job ready. A startup called Memvid is offering $800 for a single day of work where your only task is to bully AI. Yes, professionally. The role is exactly as chaotic as it sounds. You will spend 8 hours talking to chatbots, asking them to remember things, watching them fail, and then asking more questions again. Your job is to document every frustrating loop and each detail or context the AI forgets. How AI keeps forgetting and why this job exists…

Companies manage intercompany transactions effectively by recording transfers between related entities using consistent accounting rules and reconciling balances regularly. Clear processes help ensure that each entity records the transaction correctly and that intercompany amounts are eliminated during consolidation. Financial systems that support multi-entity accounting, such as Intuit Enterprise Suite (IES), can help centralize records and simplify reconciliation across entities. Key takeaways Record intercompany transactions consistently in both entities involved. Reconcile intercompany balances regularly to prevent reporting discrepancies. Use systems supporting multi-entity accounting and consolidated reporting. What are intercompany transactions? Intercompany transactions are financial exchanges between two entities within the same…

NASA has offered a sneak peek inside its Mars simulation habitat where four volunteers have now spent 150 days isolated from the outside world. By living within the confines of the 1,700-square-foot Mars Dune Alpha habitat at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Ross Elder, Ellen Ellis, Matthew Montgomery, and James Spicer are helping NASA to better prepare for long-duration missions that will take humans into deep space. This week, the space agency shared several photos of the volunteers, who entered the habitat on October 19 last year. CHAPEA hits the 150-day mark! 🎉 From harvesting crops to monitoring their…