Proton VPN is giving its Linux software a major upgrade. While a full GUI refresh is in the works, the real news is a feature-packed update for command-line interface users, available today.
The Trump administration is planning a massive $1.6 billion investment in US Rare Earth. The move aims to reduce America’s heavy reliance on China for processed minerals essential for EVs, AI, and weapons systems.
South Africa’s CSIR has removed the login requirement for its satellite-based wildfire monitoring system. The Advanced Fire Information System (AFIS) provides half-hourly updates on active fires and a 20-year historical database. This move aims to boost public safety and firefighting preparedness.
According to a new report, Apple is set to unveil its first major AI upgrade for Siri next month. The update will leverage Google’s Gemini models to finally deliver on promises made last year.
In a series of posts addressing rumors, Dan Romero stated the Farcaster protocol is not shutting down and has 250,000 monthly active users. He also announced Merkle is returning all $180M in raised capital to investors.
Microsoft is scrambling to clean up a disastrous January 2026 Patch Tuesday for Windows 11. A second emergency “out of band” update, KB5078127, is now rolling out globally to fix critical issues with Outlook, OneDrive, and Dropbox that the previous emergency fix introduced.
According to a new report, the EU’s upcoming Digital Networks Act will not impose binding rules on major tech platforms. Instead, companies like Meta and Amazon will be asked to cooperate under a voluntary framework. This is a significant departure from the bloc’s other strict tech regulations.
A new Samsung phone, the Galaxy M17e 5G, has been spotted in the Google Play Console. It appears to be a simple rebrand of the Galaxy A07 5G, which uses a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip.
The ports-to-telecoms giant is moving ahead with plans to list its massive retail arm. The IPO could be a major test for Hong Kong’s resurgent market.
MiniMax, a major Chinese generative AI firm, is set to start trading after a $619 million IPO. Its performance will be a key test of investor appetite for AI software companies in a market that has so far favored hardware plays like chipmakers.
