Communication tech giant Cisco acquired Y-Combinator-backed translation startup EzDubs in November 2025 for undisclosed terms. EzDubs specializes in real-time translation app technology designed for seamless multilingual communication. But the real play is more than language—it’s about embedding automated global collaboration directly into Cisco's communication suite. This

Workplace organization impacts customer perception long before conversations start. Think in Leverage explores why a clean, structured environment serves as a nonverbal trust signal that shapes experiences. Surprisingly, this simple physical system tweak drives a major psychological effect on first impressions, reducing cognitive friction for customers. The actionable insight: pre-communication

Weinstein & Co.'s Saba Capital Management has ramped up selling credit default swaps (CDS) tied to Big Tech firms as of November 2025, signaling rising concerns about AI-related risks destabilizing highly valued tech giants. The hedge fund, known for its credit derivatives expertise, reportedly increased positions against companies

Indian diaspora sends approximately $100 billion in remittances annually, but bill payments back home remain fragmented and cumbersome. Aspora, a UK-based fintech backed by Sequoia, just launched a system enabling non-resident Indians (NRIs) to pay utility and other bills directly in India. This shifts the constraint from cross-border funds transfer

Home Depot and Lowe’s reported their latest quarterly earnings this November, showing a surprising bounce in home-improvement spending despite broader economic headwinds. Home Depot’s$42.8 billion, while Lowe’s grew sales by 5.8% to $29.5 billion. But the earnings beat doesn’t just reflect pent-up

Over 17,000 meals are now being dispatched weekly to foodbanks by a UK charity entering this critical holiday season. The charity reports “thousands” of people risk going hungry this Christmas without this ongoing support. This volume of food distribution is enabled by a network system that consolidates resources efficiently,

Holiday ecommerce sales reached nearly $1 trillion in 2024, yet many businesses still face crippling inventory and staffing misalignments. Automation and systems design are quietly reshaping how companies absorb seasonal volatility this holiday season. From November through December, retailers, logistics providers, and online platforms juggle sudden surges and brutal slowdowns.

Travelers spend hours sifting through fares. Google just launched its AI-powered Flight Deals tool globally in November 2025 to change that. Users describe where, when, and how they want to travel. Flight Deals then applies AI to surface the best bargains available instantly. The key mechanism isn’t just AI-powered

DoorDash confirmed a data breach on November 17, 2025, exposing users' phone numbers and physical addresses. The delivery giant reported that "no sensitive information" like payment data or passwords was accessed, but did not specify how many customers, delivery workers, or merchants were impacted. This leak reveals

JPMorgan reports that billionaires are using AI not just for flashy tech but to cut hours and reduce costs in both work and home life. This insight comes amid growing adoption of AI-driven tools across industries in 2025. The financial giant JPMorgan Chase highlights how high-net-worth individuals leverage AI for

PowerLattice, a startup founded in 2023 by engineers from Qualcomm, NUVIA, and Intel, claims to have slashed chip power consumption by over 50%. Ex-Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger recently invested in the company, spotlighting its power-saving chiplet design. This is a clear bet on a mechanism that radically shifts semiconductor energy

Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, has stepped back into executive leadership by becoming co-chief executive of Project Prometheus, a new AI startup that recently raised $6.2 billion in funding as of November 2025. This move is not just about capital but reveals a deeper mechanism: Bezos is directly leveraging

Traditional luxury credit cards like American Express Platinum require Social Security Numbers for approval—usually barring a large segment of wealthy global customers. Karta is changing that with $5.4 million raised and alliances across 22 banking partners to offer a premium card that requires no SSN, targeting U.S.

The Federal Reserve faces pressure to cut interest rates, but Boston Fed President Michelle Jefferson urged a cautious approach in November 2025. Jefferson warned that moving too fast on further rate cuts risks undermining the effectiveness of monetary policy in a changed economic environment. Jefferson’s comments come amid mounting

Inference optimization startup Luminal raised $5.3 million in a seed funding round led by Felicis Ventures in November 2025. Angel investors include Paul Graham, Guillermo Rauch, and Ben Porterfield. But the real move is about creating a new GPU coding framework that tackles entrenched performance and scalability constraints. This

AI-driven agents are becoming a $10B cybersecurity risk overnight. Runlayer, led by three-time founder Andrew Berman, just closed $11 million in funding from investors including Keith Rabois, Felicis, and 8 unicorn backers in November 2025. This startup tackles a hidden operational crisis: how enterprises ensure their business users’ AI agents

German Finance Minister Christian Lindner held talks with China's Vice Premier in November 2025 focusing on China’s rare earth exports. The discussions come amid growing concerns about Europe's supply chain vulnerabilities tied to rare earth elements, critical for tech and clean energy industries. But the

AI startups raised more than $100 billion in 2025, yet Kevin O’Leary, known for Shark Tank, singles out one overlooked AI segment as the prime playground for entrepreneurs right now. In a recent interview, O’Leary pinpointed AI applications focused on improving business operational efficiency, particularly those automating workflows

Brands spending on AI-powered experiences grew 35% in 2025, with the leading players embedding personalized AI to deepen customer engagement. Think in Leverage reports that this wave is not just about flashy tech but about creating self-sustaining experiential branding systems that connect with customers at scale. This shift pivots the

Euro zone GDP growth is projected to accelerate to 1.8% in 2025, exceeding earlier forecasts, according to the European Commission's latest economic outlook released in November. Yet this surprising growth is accompanied by a significant rise in government debt, driven largely by increased defence spending. The European

Ukraine will start importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States this winter through a Balkan pipeline routed via Greece. The move, beginning in late 2025, delivers critical energy supplies to the war-ravaged country amid ongoing conflict and disrupted Russian gas flows. This setup is not just a typical

AI-powered customer engagement now drives loyalty in ways brands couldn’t before. IBM Watson Marketing recently launched enhancements that deliver deeply personalized experiential branding at scale. These AI tools launched in late 2025 analyze real-time customer behaviors and automate context-aware experiences across digital and physical touchpoints. But the real innovation

Last year's Cyber Week sales reached $41 billion. This year, experts estimate a staggering $250 billion as consumer spending surges across ecommerce. Think in Leverage highlights how email marketing systems can break through inbox clutter to capture a chunk of this explosive growth—if set up to operate

China's fiscal revenue increased by just 0.8% year-over-year from January to October 2025, signaling a notable slowdown amid ongoing economic pressures. The Chinese government released official data on November 17, revealing this modest growth in fiscal income amid a complex macroeconomic landscape. Fiscal revenue acts as a