IBM announced plans to significantly increase its entry-level hiring in the U.S. by 2026, while Rivian saw its software and services revenue surge, and the FTC accused Apple of suppressing conservative news outlets. These developments, along with price hikes in the PC industry and deals on gaming laptops, highlight the diverse trends shaping the tech landscape.
IBM's Chief Human Resource Officer, Nickle LaMoreaux, revealed the company's intention to triple entry-level hiring in the U.S. by 2026 at the Charters Leading With AI Summit, according to TechCrunch. LaMoreaux explained that the job descriptions for these positions would be revised to focus on "people-forward areas" rather than tasks easily automated by AI.
Meanwhile, Rivian's financial performance in 2025 was significantly influenced by its software and services division. TechCrunch reported that Rivian's total revenue reached $5.38 billion, an increase from $4.97 billion the previous year. While automotive revenue decreased, software and services revenue more than tripled to $1.55 billion, largely due to a joint venture with Volkswagen Group.
In other news, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson accused Apple of violating U.S. law by allegedly suppressing conservative-leaning news outlets on Apple News, as reported by Ars Technica. Ferguson cited research from a pro-Trump group that accused Apple News of suppressing articles from outlets like Fox News and Breitbart. However, the FTC chair did not specify which provisions of Apple's terms of service might have been violated.
The PC industry also faced challenges. Ars Technica reported that Framework, a DIY PC maker, has been forced to implement monthly price hikes due to the AI-driven memory and storage price increases. The company stopped selling standalone RAM sticks in November 2025 and has been raising prices on its systems since then.
Finally, gamers can find deals on powerful OLED-equipped gaming laptops. The Verge reported that the 2025 models of Acer's Predator Helios Neo 16S and Asus's Zephyrus G14 are available at discounted prices at Best Buy.
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