Meta is shifting from open-source AI models to a closed, monetized approach with its upcoming “Avocado” model — a major pivot away from the open-access ethos that defined Llama.
In an unprecedented move, Australia has commenced a social media ban targeting children and teenagers, affecting millions of young users. This controversial legislation aims to protect minors from harmful online content, but critics argue it infringes on their rights and stifles freedom of expression.
In a disturbing trend, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has begun monitoring pregnant women throughout their pregnancy, even during labor and delivery. Many women fear that this oversight will lead to the seizure of their newborns, igniting a national conversation about the implications of immigration enforcement during such a vulnerable time.
A large new study links increased social-media use in children to rising inattention symptoms, sparking calls for policy and design changes to protect developing brains.
Global RAM shortages and surging demand from AI data centers are driving up memory prices and squeezing supply for consumer PCs — turning RAM from a taken-for-granted resource into a costly bottleneck.
NextEra and Exxon Mobil plan a 1.2 GW natural-gas power plant (with carbon capture) on 2,500 acres, to support a hyperscaler data center — blending reliability, scale, and lower-carbon intent.
U.S. officials are reportedly preparing to allow export of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to China. The potential shift could reopen a major AI market for Nvidia while triggering renewed debates over tech trade, national security, and China’s acceptance of U.S. hardware.
Johny Srouji, Apple’s influential chip chief, denied recent exit rumors via an internal memo — reaffirming his commitment to the company and promising he isn’t leaving any time soon.
After a €120M fine by the EU for transparency breaches under the Digital Services Act, X cut off the European Commission’s ad account — a symbolic retaliation underscoring tensions between regulators and global platforms.
EU privacy laws created constant cookie pop-ups meant to protect users, but instead caused frustration, wasted time, and consent fatigue. A better, simpler system is overdue.
A Canadian city is testing AI-powered police body cameras that scan faces on a “watch list,” sparking debate over privacy, accuracy, oversight, and the future of algorithm-assisted policing.
Apple faces new turbulence as chip-chief Johny Srouji reportedly considers leaving, adding momentum to a wave of executive departures — raising doubts about stability ahead.
Samsung inadvertently revealed the design of its upcoming Galaxy S26 series through One UI 8.5 firmware — showing new camera layouts and refined shapes for S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra.
Rubrik’s Q3 beat expectations: revenue surged ~48%, subscription ARR climbed to US$1.35 B (+34% YoY), and adjusted EPS turned positive at US$0.10 — hinting at a shift toward stable, recurring growth.
Once the frontrunner in generative AI, ChatGPT now faces slowing growth and rising competition. As rivals like Gemini advance, OpenAI presses a “code red” to innovate — signalling that the first lead may not guarantee the final win.
Phreeli launches a privacy-focused phone service: users sign up with only a ZIP code, detaching identity from their number and making anonymity the default.
Apple reveals its 2025 App Store Award winners, highlighting 17 apps and games that inspire creativity, improve productivity, and make a cultural impact.
Netflix, Comcast, and Paramount Skydance have submitted bids for WBD, each envisioning a different future: partial acquisitions of studios and streaming, or a full-company buyout including legacy networks.
Computing power has grown cheaper over decades thanks to chip miniaturization — but rising memory-chip demand and physical limits may reverse the trend soon.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is teaming up with Bad Robot Games for the studio’s first internally developed game: a four-player co-op shooter for PS5 and PC, directed by Left 4 Dead’s Mike Booth.
Microsoft’s bold push to sell autonomous “AI agents” — software meant to automate complex tasks — is faltering. Weak customer demand, missed sales quotas, reliability issues (like hallucinations), and security risks highlight a growing gap between ambition and reality.
Jaguar Land Rover has abruptly fired its longtime design boss Gerry McGovern — the creative mind behind the controversial Jaguar Type 00 EV concept — in what many see as a sign of shifting strategy under new leadership, and a potential rethinking of Jaguar’s bold rebrand ambition.
Apple UI chief Alan Dye is leaving Apple for Meta to take on a new role as Chief Design Officer. He will lead a design studio focused on hardware, software, and AI for Meta’s upcoming devices. The move reflects growing competition for interface and AI-driven innovation in consumer tech.
Micron will end global sales of Crucial consumer-branded SSDs and RAM by February 2026 to refocus on high-growth AI and data-center memory markets.