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Mardi 9 décembre 2025 à 23:25
Technicien — Empowering Hands‑On Skills
AI‑driven repair assistant rolls out
iFixit has launched FixBot, an AI‑powered app that guides technicians through diagnostics and step‑by‑step repairs across electronics, appliances, and even vehicles. Trained on the company’s 125,000‑guide library, the voice‑enabled chatbot reduces the risk of misinformation and lets users order parts directly within the app. The beta release, free on both the App Store and Google Play, signals a push toward smarter, on‑the‑job support for field technicians.
Engadget
Workforce Development — Building Better IT Environments
“Best Places to Work in IT” survey highlights training and promotion metrics
Computerworld’s annual Best Places to Work in IT program, now in its 32nd year, invites firms to submit data on benefits, training days, promotion rates, and turnover for their IT staff. The survey, open to companies of all sizes worldwide, aims to surface employers that prioritize continuous learning and clear career pathways for technicians and engineers. Winners will be announced in December 2025, offering a benchmark for organizations seeking to attract and retain top technical talent.
Computer World
Inclusion milestone as autistic worker secures role at major retailer
Tom Boyd, an autistic professional, has moved from a rejected application at Waitrose to a new position at Asda and will start at Waitrose in January, illustrating progress in neurodiversity hiring practices. His story, highlighted by the BBC, underscores the growing emphasis on inclusive recruitment and workplace accommodations within the retail sector, a trend that tech firms are also beginning to emulate in their hiring pipelines.
BBC News
Labor Market Trends — Tech Employment in Flux
Xbox division cuts ripple through the gaming labor market
Microsoft’s Xbox division announced layoffs affecting over 9,000 employees, alongside the cancellation of high‑profile titles such as Perfect Dark and Everwild. The cuts, part of a broader cost‑reduction strategy after a 29 % drop in gaming revenue, signal tightening demand for game development talent and foreshadow a contraction in related tech support roles. Industry analysts warn this could accelerate talent migration toward emerging platforms.
Engadget
U.S. job openings surge, hinting at labor market stabilization
The Financial Times reports that U.S. job openings rose sharply in the latest JOLTS data, offering a counterpoint to recent hiring slowdowns and suggesting a potential easing of labor market pressures. While the Federal Reserve may still consider rate cuts, the uptick in vacancies could improve bargaining power for technicians and engineers seeking new opportunities.
Financial Times
Industrial Technology — Regulatory Shifts and Market Realignments
U.S. ban on DJI drones threatens a dominant segment of the UAV market
The U.S. government plans to prohibit new DJI drone sales after December 23, citing national‑security concerns over data transmission to China. With DJI holding over 75 % of the domestic market, the ban could set back commercial and consumer UAV applications for years, as highlighted by Engadget and corroborated by statements from the Miami Herald. Competitors such as Skydio have yet to fill the capability gap.
Engadget
EU antitrust probe targets Google’s use of publisher content for AI training
The European Commission has opened an investigation into whether Google leveraged web‑publisher and YouTube creator content to train its AI Overview and AI Mode services without proper compensation or opt‑out options. The probe, reported by Engadget, raises questions about data‑ownership rights and could reshape how large tech firms source training material for generative AI across Europe.
Engadget
New permission for NVIDIA’s H200 chips in China sparks policy debate
President Trump announced that NVIDIA may sell its second‑tier H200 AI processors to “approved” Chinese customers, subject to a 25 % tariff, a move confirmed by Reuters and detailed by Engadget. While the decision aims to balance market access with national‑security concerns, critics argue it could accelerate Chinese AI capabilities and set a precedent for future high‑performance chip exports.
Engadget
Age‑verification mandates fragment the open internet, affecting platform developers
A wave of age‑verification laws across U.S. states and abroad, chronicled by Engadget, forces platforms to implement intrusive ID checks or face heavy fines. Smaller services like Dreamwidth and Bluesky have already withdrawn from markets such as Mississippi, highlighting how regulatory compliance costs can stifle innovation and limit the reach of emerging tech startups.
Engadget