China’s MIIT granted its first conditional Level-3 autonomous driving approvals on December 15, 2025, to domestic brands Changan and Arcfox. Tesla, despite building over 4 million cars in Shanghai, was conspicuously absent. The move highlights regulatory, competitive, and geopolitical pressures resh
A promising Seattle startup in the data governance space is closing up shop. Codified, which raised a $4 million seed round just months ago, is winding down as its founder and CEO moves to a new role at Google.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released a draft profile mapping its Cybersecurity Framework to AI-specific risks. It aims to help organizations secure AI systems, use AI for defense, and thwart AI-powered attacks. Public comments are due by January 30.
Italy’s competition regulator has hit Apple with a massive €98.6 million fine over its App Tracking Transparency feature. The authority argues the privacy tool is “disproportionate” and creates an unfair burden for third-party developers. Apple says it will appeal the decision.
Microsoft has denied a Bloomberg report that claimed it pushed the Xbox division to achieve a 30% profit margin. The company says it has ambitious goals, but that specific number is wrong.
A new startup called Buzzy is launching an AI platform that promises to turn viral content creation from a guessing game into a “systems science.” It analyzes trends across TikTok, Instagram, X, and YouTube to provide creators with a “Viral DNA Map” for their products. Early tests reportedly helped
According to Forbes, the Trump administration is drafting a concise, five-page national cybersecurity strategy for release in January 2026. It’s structured around six pillars and may be followed by an executive order. The plan reportedly emphasizes cyber deterrence and regulatory alignment.
Samsung has quietly enabled a neat trick for Galaxy Watch owners. You can now create a personalized Android bot and set it as your Wear OS watch face. It’s a fun, if niche, nod to a piece of Android history.
For years, Homebrew was the go-to package manager for macOS users. Now, it’s matured into a robust, cross-platform tool that works just as well on Linux, offering a consistent workflow and user-space installations without system conflicts.
LG is reversing course after forcing a Microsoft Copilot web app onto its latest smart TVs. The company now says it will make the app fully removable, though a timeline isn’t set. For now, users can only hide the icon.
