Microsoft flattens management as Rajesh Jha retires after 35 years
Rajesh Jha, the executive who helped move Microsoft's Office suite to the cloud, is retiring after 35 years. Four leaders now report directly to the CEO instead.
Helen Cartwright Article Archive
All articles published by The Daily Perspective from 28 February to 29 March 2026.
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Helen Cartwright 
Microsoft's Health AI Tool Promises Better Patient Insights, But Questions Remain
Microsoft has launched Copilot Health, an AI tool that consolidates medical records and fitness data to help patients understand their health better. But concerns linger about AI accuracy in healthcare decisions.
Yuki Tamura 
Google's Antigravity pricing shift stirs developer backlash
Developers are protesting sharp quota cuts for Google's Antigravity AI coding tool, which now demands paid credits for continued use after originally promising generous limits.
Sophia Vargas 
Europe tightens game ratings to curb loot boxes and daily quests
Europe's PEGI ratings board is implementing sweeping changes to how it classifies games, automatically assigning higher age ratings to titles with loot boxes, paid battle passes, and daily login mechanics.
Oliver Pemberton 
Rivian's R2 arrives this spring at $58,000; base model won't land until 2027
Rivian has revealed full pricing and availability for its R2 electric SUV, starting with premium models at $58,000 this spring, while the promised $45,000 base model won't arrive until late 2027.
Mitchell Tan 
Claude adds inline visualizations as AI chatbots race to dominate visual learning
Anthropic has rolled out inline visualization features for Claude, allowing the AI chatbot to generate interactive charts and diagrams within conversations. The move puts Claude in direct competition with OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, both of which have launched similar visual learning tools in recent weeks.
Darren Ong 
Australia's Gaming Crackdown Treats the Symptom, Not the Disease
As age verification for R18+ games comes into force this week, new research reveals 100,000+ Australian children are at clinical risk of gaming disorder. But regulators are missing the real target.
Jake Nguyen 
Hasbro Draws a Line on AI: Not in Magic, D&D, or Video Games
Hasbro's CEO has promised that generative AI will stay out of Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and its video game projects, marking a significant shift from his earlier claims that AI integration was inevitable.
Tom Whitfield 
ASUS bets brand strength will survive AI-fuelled memory crisis
ASUS claims its high-end brand value and diversified product range position it to outperform rivals as memory shortages squeeze PC manufacturers, though smaller competitors face existential threats.
Sophia Vargas 
Game Developers Unveil 'Bill of Rights' to Combat Crunch and Exploitation
Union organisers are demanding baseline protections for game developers, from limits on crunch hours to AI safeguards, at the Game Developers Conference.
Tom Whitfield 
The architect of modern computing: Tony Hoare remembered at 92
Sir Tony Hoare, whose algorithms and formal methods underpin modern computing, has died aged 92. His legacy extends far beyond the sorting algorithm that bears his name.
Mitchell Tan 
Inside Marvel Rivals' Design Philosophy: Balance, Skins and the Long Game
In a candid interview, NetEase's creative leadership addresses persistent community concerns about overpowered heroes, suggestive character skins, and the studio's approach to game balance.
Sophia Vargas 
Meta's VR Gamble: Can Teen Audiences Keep the Dream Alive?
Meta's VR platform faces a fundamental shift as teenagers become its most active users. But they're price sensitive and prefer free-to-play games, not the premium titles that built the Quest's early reputation.
Kate Morrison 
Critical flaws plague workflow automation platform n8n as hackers exploit the wild
n8n faces a cascade of critical vulnerabilities that allow attackers to take over entire systems. Federal agencies have until March 25 to patch the latest flaw.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Health Chatbots Are Convenient, But Think Before You Upload Your Medical Records
OpenAI, Microsoft and Google have launched health-specific AI chatbots, but medical experts warn users to guard personal health information carefully and avoid letting AI replace clinical judgment.
Zara Mitchell 
Honda's $15.7 billion EV retreat signals collapse of US electric car gamble
Honda is abandoning $15.7 billion worth of planned US electric vehicles, citing tariff pressure and Chinese competition. The move reflects a broader industry reckoning with policy shifts and market realities.
Sophia Vargas 
Disney+ Just Embraced the Scroll, and That Should Worry Your Attention Span
Disney+ launches Verts, a TikTok-like vertical video feed designed to keep you scrolling. But beneath the innovation lies a darker narrative about how entertainment companies view their customers.
Riley Fitzgerald 
Phasmophobia's 1.0 Release Won't Slip as Studio Grows Beyond Its Flagship Game
The developer of Phasmophobia says its 1.0 launch remains on track for 2026 despite launching a new publishing division to support indie developers.
Andrew Marsh 
Solar Surge Brings NASA Probe Back to Earth Years Ahead of Schedule
NASA's Van Allen Probe A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 March, eight years earlier than expected, as unusually active solar conditions increased atmospheric drag on the spacecraft.
Nadia Souris 
Most Australians Unprepared for Disaster, But a Proper Kit Changes Everything
Seven in ten Australians are displaced by natural disasters yearly, yet 71% lack emergency plans. A well-stocked kit can mean the difference between chaos and safety.
Sophia Vargas 
The Real Future of AI in Film Isn't Wholesale Creation
Hype around AI video generation has obscured a quieter reality: the real transformation lies not in replacing production but in customised models tailored to specific creative needs.
Sophia Vargas 
Microsoft's Zstandard Push Could End Texture Pop-In for Good
Microsoft's new Zstandard compression codec and Game Asset Conditioning Library promise to tackle the visual nuisance of texture pop-in by dramatically speeding up how games stream graphics assets from NVMe drives.
Sophia Vargas 
Privacy Campaigners Sound Alarm Over NHS Palantir Deal
Privacy campaigners are raising concerns that Palantir's Federated Data Platform could enable UK immigration and police departments to access confidential patient information, citing the firm's controversial work with US immigration enforcement.
Ella Sullivan 
Google steps back from broadband battle as GFiber merges with Astound
Alphabet is spinning out its GFiber broadband unit, merging it with Astound Broadband and retaining only a minority stake. The move reveals where the technology giant's priorities now lie.
Sophia Vargas 
Google Spins Out Fiber Internet Business with Private Equity Partner
Google has announced that its GFiber internet unit is merging with Astound Broadband in a deal backed by investment firm Stonepeak, with Alphabet retaining a minority ownership stake.
Oliver Pemberton 
America's AI Standoff Reveals Dangerous Power Imbalance
The Trump administration's unprecedented move to designate Anthropic a national security threat exposes how government power can override commercial partnership when political disagreement emerges.
Aisha Khoury 
Oscars Proceeds With Heightened Security After FBI Warning of Iranian Drone Threat
The 98th Academy Awards is proceeding with heightened security measures following an FBI warning to California law enforcement about potential Iranian drone attacks. Officials say there is no known, specific threat to the ceremony.
Samantha Blake Renting in 2026: What renters actually need to know as rents hit record highs
Australia's rental market has reached a breaking point. Renters are now spending a record 33.4% of pre-tax income on housing, with Sydney rents hitting $817 a week. Here's what you need to know about your rights and practical options.
Ella Sullivan 
AMD's FSR Diamond Promises PC Gaming's Next Leap—If You Buy New Hardware
AMD announced FSR Diamond, an AI-enhanced upscaling technology for the next-generation Xbox. The catch: it may only work on new RDNA 5 graphics cards, leaving millions of gamers with older hardware behind.
Jake Nguyen 
Europe's Gaming Crackdown Signals a Shift Asian Publishers Must Navigate
European gaming regulators are dramatically raising age ratings for games with loot boxes and manipulative monetisation mechanics, a move that could reshape how major publishers like EA approach their biggest markets.
Mitchell Tan