Some Microsoft Office apps are losing access to voice tools soon – here’s what to know
Consumers given until January 2026 to update Office to retain support for voice tools A…
Toms names former Crocs veteran new CEO
Published October 10, 2025 Social impact footwear brand Toms has announced the appointment of Jessica Alsing as its new chief executive officer, effective October 8. Jessica Alsing – Toms Alsing has been consulting with the Los Angeles-based company in recent months, and brings to her new role as CEO expertise acrossfootwear, digital marketing, and global brand…
Aritzia reports 32% revenue jump in Q2 as US sales surge
Published October 10, 2025 Canadian fashion retailer Aritzia announced on Thursday a 31.9% increase in net revenue for the second quarter ended August 31, on the back of surging demand in the United States and continued e-commerce growth. Aritzia reports 32% revenue jump in Q2 as U.S. sales surge. – Aritzia The Vancouver-based company said net…
Meta Tells Its Metaverse Workers to Use AI to ‘Go 5X Faster’
A Meta executive in charge of building the company’s metaverse products told employees that they should be using AI to “go 5X faster” according to an internal message obtained by 404 Media. “Metaverse AI4P: Think 5X, not 5%,” the message, posted by Vishal Shah, Meta’s VP of Metaverse, said (AI4P is AI for Productivity). The…
Building connected data ecosystems for AI at scale
Building connected data ecosystems for AI at scale Modern integration platforms are helping enterprises streamline fragmented IT environments and prepare their data pipelines for AI-driven transformation. Enterprise IT ecosystems are often akin to sprawling metropolises—multi-layered environments where aging infrastructure intersects with sleek new technologies against a backdrop of constantly ballooning traffic. Similarly to how driving…
Tod’s founder warns ‘Made in Italy’ reputation at risk from supply chain probes
By Reuters Published October 10, 2025 Diego Della Valle, founder and chairman of the Italian luxury group Tod’s, said on Friday that investigations into Italy’s fashion supply chain risk damaging the country’s global reputation for top brands and quality products. Italian prosecutors are seeking to place the shoemaker under judicial administration over alleged labour abuses among…
Aries x Absolut Vodka collab revives artist Keith Haring’s famed motifs
Published October 10, 2025 Aries is obviously a much-sought-after brand on the collaboration front (now five in 12 months) and the London luxe streetwear brand’s back, this time teaming up with Absolut Vodka via the of art of the late Keith Haring. Aries The result is a special-edition fashion collection as a tribute to drink…
Scientists unlock nature’s secret to a cancer-fighting molecule
Scientists at UBC Okanagan have discovered how plants create mitraphylline, a rare natural substance with potential anti-cancer properties. Mitraphylline is part of a small family of plant-derived molecules known as spirooxindole alkaloids. These compounds feature unique, “twisted” ring-like chemical structures and are recognized for their strong biological effects, including anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory activity. Until recently,…
They’re smaller than dust, but crucial for Earth’s climate
Smaller than a grain of dust and shaped like minute discs, coccolithophores are microscopic ocean dwellers with an outsized influence on the planet’s climate. These tiny algae remove carbon from seawater, release oxygen, and create delicate calcite plates that eventually sink to the ocean floor. Over time, these plates form chalk and limestone layers that…
MIT’s new precision gene editing tool could transform medicine
A gene-editing approach called prime editing could one day help treat many illnesses by turning faulty genes into healthy ones. However, the technique sometimes introduces small mistakes into DNA, which can occasionally be harmful. Researchers at MIT have now discovered a way to significantly reduce these errors by altering the key proteins that drive the…
Designating English as the Official Language of the United States Could Impact Millions with Limited English Proficiency
Introduction On March 1, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14224 designating English as the official language of the United States. This marks the first time in the country’s history that the U.S. has declared an official language at the federal level. Although the Order does not by itself trigger changes in services provided…
