The latest beta of the popular Linux distro introduces refined “System Information” pages designed to give users and helpers the exact hardware details needed to troubleshoot. A new “System Administration” window also simplifies boot menu management for dual-boot setups.
The massive scale required to train frontier AI models is creating an unprecedented clash between copyright and antitrust doctrines. Legal expert Daryl Lim warns against using antitrust as a proxy for copyright enforcement, arguing it could freeze innovation.
Enterprise software giant ServiceNow is making a huge move into cybersecurity, agreeing to acquire startup Armis for nearly $8 billion. The deal aims to create a comprehensive security platform for the age of AI and connected devices.
A tech journalist reports their PlayStation Network account was compromised twice, even with a passkey and 2FA enabled. The hacker allegedly used a flaw in Sony’s internal tools, requiring only the account’s email address.
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
