Computerworld

Google wants to be the gatekeeper for enterprise AI agents

Gemini’s new enterprise agent can delegate tasks, choose underlying models, and coordinate work across systems.

By Taryn Plumb

Oct 8, 20266 mins

BusinessEnterpriseGoogle

IT in-depth

Bidding war over key component could eliminate third hard disk maker

Seagate and Toshiba are battling for control of magnetic head maker TDK, while WD watches for now.

By Maxwell Cooter

Oct 9, 2026 2 mins

Computer Storage DevicesEnterprise StorageMergers and Acquisitions

Ransomware consultant said he would decrypt data, is accused of paying ransoms instead

MonsterCloud’s owner faces prosecution in a New York court over alleged ransomware-related fraud.

By Maxwell Cooter

Oct 9, 2026 3 mins

FraudMalwareRansomware

Google makes its most powerful AI models pay-for-play as AI services struggle to turn users into customers

Free tier users are restricted to Gemini Flash Lite, while Gemini Pro is only for those paying big bucks.

By Maxwell Cooter

Oct 9, 2026 2 mins

Artificial IntelligenceGenerative AIGoogle

Is Apple about to stitch up the smart home?

Apple has a special event focused on smart home products next week. It could signal the start of a new business partnership opportunity.

By Jonny Evans

Oct 9, 2026 5 mins

AppleTechnology IndustryVendors and Providers

ICANN's new TLD land rush draws 13 applicants for dot-agent alone, with AI a focus for new names

But who will snag .superintelligence?

By Evan Schuman

Oct 8, 2026 3 mins

InternetNetworking

LibreOffice touts 'no AI' as a feature

However, the open-source office suite does not completely rule out AI features in the future.

By Viktor Eriksson

Oct 7, 2026 2 mins

Artificial IntelligenceOffice SuitesProductivity Software

How to navigate the Windows Insider Program

Microsoft has changed the channels and options available through its beta testing program more often that we can count. Here’s up-to-date info on how it all works and how to choose the best options for you.

By Preston Gralla

Oct 7, 2026 14 mins

MicrosoftWindowsWindows 11

Atlassian’s critical flaw turns eight enterprise products into one big security problem

The 9.3-rated vulnerability lets unauthenticated attackers access specific files outside their intended boundaries. Atlassian is calling for immediate patching.

By Taryn Plumb

Oct 6, 2026 6 mins

Data CenterSecurityVulnerabilities

Tech jobs decline as US hit with rising costs and economic instability

IT positions across all industries fell by about 6,000 in September, a sharp reversal from the strong gains in August.

By Agam Shah

Oct 6, 2026 3 mins

IT JobsIT Skills and TrainingTechnology Industry

Apple’s AI privacy trick could be the compromise the EU needs

The protections built into Siri Recap may hint at how Apple had hoped to introduce Siri AI in Europe.

By Jonny Evans

Oct 6, 2026 5 mins

GovernmentLaws and RegulationsTechnology Industry

Windows 11 gains ground as price hike looms for Windows 10 security updates

A year after mainstream support for Windows 10 ended, business customers' fees for the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates program are about to double.

By Viktor Eriksson

Oct 6, 2026 2 mins

MicrosoftWindowsWindows 11