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Apple TV scores 14 Golden Globe nominations

Apple TV received 14 nominations across six titles for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, with winners set for January 11, 2026 in Los Angeles.

Virgin Atlantic showcases AI use across its travel operations

Virgin Atlantic says it is deploying ChatGPT Enterprise, Codex and custom GPTs to speed development, improve customer service and support staff productivity.

Gumtree is adding delivery management in-platform via ShipStation

Gumtree announces a multi-year deal with ShipStation to add integrated delivery on its UK marketplace.

Bezos Earth Fund commits $24.5 million to Eastern Pacific

Grants fund coastal protection, patrol planning and species monitoring in four countries.

Heineken and LÕK unveil paddle-plus-bottle-opener mashup

Heineken® 0.0 and LÕK released a Special Edition padel collection featuring a racket with a built-in bottle opener and limited-edition six-pack–style balls.

TikTok Shop partners with ReBound for customer returns

TikTok Shop and ReBound said they will integrate ReBound’s returns management into the Seller Center.

OpenAI launches first ChatGPT certification courses

OpenAI is rolling out 'AI Foundations' courses in ChatGPT to help train and upskill human users and support economic opportunity.

Spotify to roll out music video service to Premium users

Premium users will be able to watch Spotify TV, desktop, iOS and Android, in a roll-out starting in United States and Canada.

YouTube urges targeted regulation for teen safety

The Google-owned video platform has published a blog post arguing that blanket age-based account bans can be counterproductive.

Perplexity partners with Cristiano Ronaldo

Perplexity has entered a global partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo and will launch a dedicated CR7 hub.

Microsoft highlights agentic business applications at Convergence 2025

Microsoft presented agentic business applications and platform updates at Convergence 2025.

Microsoft commits $17.5bn to India's AI push

The investment will help build AI infrastructure, skills and sovereign capabilities in India.

OpenAI names Denise Dresser chief revenue officer

Former Slack CEO Denise Dresser will lead OpenAI’s global revenue operations.

Sneaky Sasquatch comes to Apple stores

The tech giant will host Sneaky Sasquatch events at hundreds of outlets this holiday season.

Facebook simplifies Feed, search and content creation

GigaTIME AI tool advances cancer research

Microsoft Research’s GigaTIME converts routine pathology slides into detailed digital maps to study tumour microenvironments at scale.

OpenAI co-founds Agentic AI Foundation

ChatGPT owner and partners set up a Linux Foundation‑hosted group to steward agent interoperability.

Revolut adds XYO token to its crypto platform

“XYO being listed by Revolut is a moment to remember," said co-founder Markus Levin.

Canva Create returns to Los Angeles in 2026

The design and multimedia software firm will hold its Canva Create festival at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on 16 April.

Hinge AI dating spin-out Overtone is going solo

Match Group has announced Jackie Jantos will become Hinge CEO as founder Justin McLeod leaves to launch Overtone, a new AI-powered dating project.