Microsoft is rebuilding its business model around AI.
CEO Satya Nadella wrote to top managers that the company needs to completely update its approach to business.
The new model should be built around Microsoft Copilot and other AI systems. They will become the basis for all products — from Windows to Office.
In 2010, Microsoft went through a similar transformation: it moved to the Azure cloud architecture and became one of the industry leaders.
CEO Satya Nadella wrote to top managers that the company needs to completely update its approach to business.
The new model should be built around Microsoft Copilot and other AI systems. They will become the basis for all products — from Windows to Office.
In 2010, Microsoft went through a similar transformation: it moved to the Azure cloud architecture and became one of the industry leaders.
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Online Apparel Market Set to Nearly Double by 2033 — Global Industry Forecast
📊 The global online apparel market is projected to reach $1.37 trillion by 2033.
Major players include Amazon, Alibaba, JD.com, and ASOS.
Growth drivers:
Rising popularity of online shopping
Mobile app adoption and personalized experiences
New sales formats: live shopping, video demos, AR try-ons
💡 Implications for buyers and sellers:
Online platforms will become the primary channel for apparel purchases.
Sellers need to quickly adapt to new tools and interactive formats.
Opportunities for international expansion exist even for small businesses.
📊 The global online apparel market is projected to reach $1.37 trillion by 2033.
Major players include Amazon, Alibaba, JD.com, and ASOS.
Growth drivers:
Rising popularity of online shopping
Mobile app adoption and personalized experiences
New sales formats: live shopping, video demos, AR try-ons
💡 Implications for buyers and sellers:
Online platforms will become the primary channel for apparel purchases.
Sellers need to quickly adapt to new tools and interactive formats.
Opportunities for international expansion exist even for small businesses.
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The Apple founding document will be auctioned off for $2-4 million.
Christie's will auction off the three-page 1976 partnership contract that launched Apple Computer. The auction will take place on January 23, 2026.
⏪The document is estimated to be worth $2-4 million, making it the most valuable artifact in the company's history.⏩
The contract was signed by Steve Jobs (with a 45% share), Steve Wozniak (45%), and Ron Wayne (10%). A few days later, Wayne withdrew from the company and sold his share for \$800.
➡️ Both documents will be auctioned as a single lot: the original agreement to found Apple and the agreement to let Wayne go.
Christie's will auction off the three-page 1976 partnership contract that launched Apple Computer. The auction will take place on January 23, 2026.
⏪The document is estimated to be worth $2-4 million, making it the most valuable artifact in the company's history.⏩
The contract was signed by Steve Jobs (with a 45% share), Steve Wozniak (45%), and Ron Wayne (10%). A few days later, Wayne withdrew from the company and sold his share for \$800.
➡️ Both documents will be auctioned as a single lot: the original agreement to found Apple and the agreement to let Wayne go.
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has fenced off his Beverly Hills villa with a $165 million fence.
The fence is taller than the legal limit in Los Angeles, which requires that the fence in front of a house be no taller than 1 meter. Instead of demolishing the fence, Bezos pays a $12,000 annual fine, which allows him to keep the fence in place.
The fence is taller than the legal limit in Los Angeles, which requires that the fence in front of a house be no taller than 1 meter. Instead of demolishing the fence, Bezos pays a $12,000 annual fine, which allows him to keep the fence in place.
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Amazon reduces commissions for sellers in Europe — a response to pressure from Shein and Temu
Amazon announced a major revision of commissions for European sellers.
From December 15, the platform will reduce rates for clothing and accessories:
📍from 7% to 5% for goods up to €15/£15,
📍from 15% to 10% for goods €15-20.
The reductions will also affect fulfillment fees, which will decrease by an average of €0.32 per package. This will strengthen Amazon's position in the competition with Chinese marketplaces such as Shein and Temu, which are actively increasing their market share in the EU.
For sellers, this is an opportunity to reduce costs, while for customers, it is a chance to maintain low prices for popular categories.
Amazon announced a major revision of commissions for European sellers.
From December 15, the platform will reduce rates for clothing and accessories:
📍from 7% to 5% for goods up to €15/£15,
📍from 15% to 10% for goods €15-20.
The reductions will also affect fulfillment fees, which will decrease by an average of €0.32 per package. This will strengthen Amazon's position in the competition with Chinese marketplaces such as Shein and Temu, which are actively increasing their market share in the EU.
For sellers, this is an opportunity to reduce costs, while for customers, it is a chance to maintain low prices for popular categories.
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Marketplace EBay has registered a trademark in Russia.
Marketplace eBay, which has essentially suspended operations in Russia, has registered a trademark in the country.
According to the documents, the application was submitted last fall. In December 2025, it was registered until 2034. The copyright holder is the American company eBay Inc.
In 2022, eBay suspended accepting orders from customers in Russia and Ukraine due to logistical delays.
Marketplace eBay, which has essentially suspended operations in Russia, has registered a trademark in the country.
According to the documents, the application was submitted last fall. In December 2025, it was registered until 2034. The copyright holder is the American company eBay Inc.
In 2022, eBay suspended accepting orders from customers in Russia and Ukraine due to logistical delays.
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Zuckerberg is no longer the youngest billionaire in history.
Forbes released analytics for the 15th anniversary of the 30 Under 30 ranking. The main sensation is that Mark Zuckerberg's record has been broken (he earned his first billion at the age of 23, but now the 22-year-old founders of the AI startup Mercor have become the new record holders).
Interestingly, out of the 46 billionaires in the ranking, 19 have only achieved this status this year (partly due to the AI boom). The top list also includes the founders of the code editor Cursor (aged 25-26) and the founder of Polymarket, Shane Coplan.
Throughout the list's history, only three non-IT-related participants have managed to reach a billion-dollar fortune: Rihanna, LeBron James, and Taylor Swift.
Forbes released analytics for the 15th anniversary of the 30 Under 30 ranking. The main sensation is that Mark Zuckerberg's record has been broken (he earned his first billion at the age of 23, but now the 22-year-old founders of the AI startup Mercor have become the new record holders).
Interestingly, out of the 46 billionaires in the ranking, 19 have only achieved this status this year (partly due to the AI boom). The top list also includes the founders of the code editor Cursor (aged 25-26) and the founder of Polymarket, Shane Coplan.
Throughout the list's history, only three non-IT-related participants have managed to reach a billion-dollar fortune: Rihanna, LeBron James, and Taylor Swift.
Forbes
These 30 Under 30 Alums Are Now Billionaires: How They Built Their Fortunes
A look at the 46 Under 30s who turned their startups into billion-dollar fortunes—Sam Altman, Alexandr Wang, Taylor Swift and more.
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Temu has entered the top 5 of German marketplaces and is scaring European retailers.
At the end of the year, Temu became one of the fastest-growing marketplaces in Europe and entered the top 5 of the largest platforms in Germany.
Growth is 3-4 times per year.
For classic retail, this is a wake-up call:
📍 it is becoming more difficult to push prices
📍 the middle business is losing its share
📍 only those who can scale and automate win
At the end of the year, Temu became one of the fastest-growing marketplaces in Europe and entered the top 5 of the largest platforms in Germany.
Growth is 3-4 times per year.
For classic retail, this is a wake-up call:
📍 it is becoming more difficult to push prices
📍 the middle business is losing its share
📍 only those who can scale and automate win
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Google will release smart glasses with AI in 2026.
In development is at once several models based on the Android XR operating system.
Some glasses will be "screenless" - only with cameras and speakers for communication with the assistant Gemini. Another version will receive built-in displays in the lenses. Also showed the concept of Project Aura - wired glasses that can replace a work monitor or home theater.
To make the gadget look stylish instead of like a bulky helmet, the tech giant has involved fashion brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker in the development. The latter has already received $75 million in development investments.
In development is at once several models based on the Android XR operating system.
Some glasses will be "screenless" - only with cameras and speakers for communication with the assistant Gemini. Another version will receive built-in displays in the lenses. Also showed the concept of Project Aura - wired glasses that can replace a work monitor or home theater.
To make the gadget look stylish instead of like a bulky helmet, the tech giant has involved fashion brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker in the development. The latter has already received $75 million in development investments.
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Amazon: AI + Quick Commerce = A New Race.
Today Amazon officially confirmed: the growth in demand for quick commerce (delivery within 10-30 minutes) is enormous, and AI is becoming its core.
What Amazon is doing right now:
🔹 Training models to forecast demand a quarter in advance,
🔹 Optimizing routes and warehouse inventory using AI algorithms,
🔹 Improves marketplace recommendations using new ML models,
🔹 Automates seller workflows, from analytics to product displays.
Today Amazon officially confirmed: the growth in demand for quick commerce (delivery within 10-30 minutes) is enormous, and AI is becoming its core.
What Amazon is doing right now:
🔹 Training models to forecast demand a quarter in advance,
🔹 Optimizing routes and warehouse inventory using AI algorithms,
🔹 Improves marketplace recommendations using new ML models,
🔹 Automates seller workflows, from analytics to product displays.
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😨 Shein in court over illegal products — hearings until Dec 19
French authorities require Shein to strengthen filters for age-restricted and prohibited products after inspections. Shein claims the requirements are incorrect as the platform has already paused its marketplace in France.
French authorities require Shein to strengthen filters for age-restricted and prohibited products after inspections. Shein claims the requirements are incorrect as the platform has already paused its marketplace in France.
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OpenAI has announced the launch date for ChatGPT's "adult mode."
According to Fiji Simo, the top manager, the option will debut in the first quarter of 2026.
The company is currently testing a model that can accurately distinguish between teenagers and adult users, allowing it to automatically apply the appropriate filters and avoid blocking content unnecessarily.
Recognition algorithms are already being tested in several countries: the neural network must learn to distinguish minors without error before granting access to content.
According to Fiji Simo, the top manager, the option will debut in the first quarter of 2026.
The company is currently testing a model that can accurately distinguish between teenagers and adult users, allowing it to automatically apply the appropriate filters and avoid blocking content unnecessarily.
Recognition algorithms are already being tested in several countries: the neural network must learn to distinguish minors without error before granting access to content.
The Verge
ChatGPT’s ‘adult mode’ is expected to debut in Q1 2026
Sam Altman said earlier this year that the mode was on the way.
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The American Dictionary has chosen the main concept of the outgoing year.
It was the term Slop ("slop"), which describes low-quality content generated in huge quantities by neural networks.
Linguists note that historically, this was the name given to liquid mud or slop. In 2025, the word took on a new meaning: it became a derogatory term for a stream of absurd AI videos, fake news, and "crooked" images.
It was the term Slop ("slop"), which describes low-quality content generated in huge quantities by neural networks.
Linguists note that historically, this was the name given to liquid mud or slop. In 2025, the word took on a new meaning: it became a derogatory term for a stream of absurd AI videos, fake news, and "crooked" images.
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Instead of cash: one in two Zomers don't mind getting crypto as a gift
Can crypto replace cash as a holiday gift? According to a survey by Visa and Morning Consult, almost one in two Gen Zers believe that it can.
Among all respondents (about 1,000 adult Americans) 28% of respondents said they wouldn't mind receiving a cryptocurrency gift. Among Generation Z, 45% would like to receive cryptocurrency. Among millennials, 34% would like to receive cryptocurrency, while 24% of Xers and 17% of baby boomers would like to receive cryptocurrency.
The survey was conducted in mid-October. Since then, the value of Bitcoin has decreased by 20%, according to Reuters. However, for young buyers looking to purchase cryptocurrency during a downturn, this only increases the appeal of cryptocurrency as an investment tool.
Can crypto replace cash as a holiday gift? According to a survey by Visa and Morning Consult, almost one in two Gen Zers believe that it can.
Among all respondents (about 1,000 adult Americans) 28% of respondents said they wouldn't mind receiving a cryptocurrency gift. Among Generation Z, 45% would like to receive cryptocurrency. Among millennials, 34% would like to receive cryptocurrency, while 24% of Xers and 17% of baby boomers would like to receive cryptocurrency.
The survey was conducted in mid-October. Since then, the value of Bitcoin has decreased by 20%, according to Reuters. However, for young buyers looking to purchase cryptocurrency during a downturn, this only increases the appeal of cryptocurrency as an investment tool.
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Elon Musk became the first person in history with a fortune of $600 billion
The founder of Tesla and SpaceX set an absolute financial record. According to Forbes, his capital reached $677 billion.
A sharp jump occurred due to the revaluation of SpaceX. In early December, the company announced a stock sale that valued the business at $800 billion, double what investors had estimated in August. Since Musk owns about 42% of the company, his personal wealth instantly increased by $168 billion.
The founder of Tesla and SpaceX set an absolute financial record. According to Forbes, his capital reached $677 billion.
A sharp jump occurred due to the revaluation of SpaceX. In early December, the company announced a stock sale that valued the business at $800 billion, double what investors had estimated in August. Since Musk owns about 42% of the company, his personal wealth instantly increased by $168 billion.
Forbes
Elon Musk Just Became The First Person Ever Worth $600 Billion
The world’s richest person just hit another major milestone thanks to the soaring valuation of his rocket maker SpaceX.
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Online Marketplaces Turn Cartoon Hype into Dangerous Business: Poisonous Snakes Sold in China
Online marketplaces in China have found themselves at the center of a scandal over a new dangerous trend. Fueled by the popularity of the character Gary — a blue viper from "Zootopia 2" — users began mass-buying poisonous snakes as pets. Some sellers went so far as to ship live reptiles by mail directly through the trading platforms, until the platforms began urgently removing such listings.
Online marketplaces in China have found themselves at the center of a scandal over a new dangerous trend. Fueled by the popularity of the character Gary — a blue viper from "Zootopia 2" — users began mass-buying poisonous snakes as pets. Some sellers went so far as to ship live reptiles by mail directly through the trading platforms, until the platforms began urgently removing such listings.
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Hollywood actress Sarah Jessica Parker stars in Google's new ad, Shop the Vibe. The service uses AI technology to offer a virtual shopping experience with try-on features.
Hollywood actress Sarah Jessica Parker stars in Google's new ad, Shop the Vibe. The service uses AI technology to offer a virtual shopping experience with try-on features.
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If in 2025, travelers were looking to take a break from their gadgets and social media, 2026 promises to be the year to tune in to your body, your brain, and your needs, according to the Daily Mail.
The publication cites a forecast by British Airways Holidays and the Globetender agency, which predicted which trends will be popular in the travel industry next year. One of the trends is vintage shopping.
In a world of marketplaces and cheap items, more and more travelers are looking for something unique. They are searching for authentic souvenirs, pre-digital era items, and visiting flea markets, second-hand stores, and retro shops. The top destinations for such shopping tours include the United States, France, and Japan, where you can find entire retro neighborhoods and immerse yourself in history.
The publication cites a forecast by British Airways Holidays and the Globetender agency, which predicted which trends will be popular in the travel industry next year. One of the trends is vintage shopping.
In a world of marketplaces and cheap items, more and more travelers are looking for something unique. They are searching for authentic souvenirs, pre-digital era items, and visiting flea markets, second-hand stores, and retro shops. The top destinations for such shopping tours include the United States, France, and Japan, where you can find entire retro neighborhoods and immerse yourself in history.
Mail Online
These are the five travel trends set to dominate in 2026
From ditching the clock entirely to stepping inside our favourite films, here are the five trends redefining how (and why) we'll travel next year.
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Nvidia has confirmed plans to establish a joint factory with Samsung and an AI cluster with Hyundai, solidifying its status as a key player in the technology industry.
The CEO of NVIDIA has become the face of the technology industry in the past year, as the company became the first in history to reach a capitalization of $5 trillion under his leadership, thanks to deals with Samsung, Hyundai, and investments in Nokia.
However, the most talked-about episode was undoubtedly his informal dinner with the heads of Samsung and Hyundai, Lee Jae-yong and Jung E-in, at Kkanbu Chicken.
The CEO of NVIDIA has become the face of the technology industry in the past year, as the company became the first in history to reach a capitalization of $5 trillion under his leadership, thanks to deals with Samsung, Hyundai, and investments in Nokia.
However, the most talked-about episode was undoubtedly his informal dinner with the heads of Samsung and Hyundai, Lee Jae-yong and Jung E-in, at Kkanbu Chicken.
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