FreeBSD’s Laptop Push Gets a $750k Boost in 2025
Major investments are finally improving FreeBSD’s historically rough laptop experience. With over $750,000 in funding, 2025 saw key upgrades to WiFi, graphics, and power management.
Month: December 2025
TikTok Gives Up Majority Control to Dodge US Ban
TikTok has struck a deal to avoid a US ban by placing its American operations under a new joint venture. Majority control goes to Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, with ByteDance retaining just 19.9%. The app’s algorithm will be retrained on US data.
TikTok Finally Caves, Gives Up Control of U.S. Business
After years of pressure, ByteDance has agreed to a deal that creates a new U.S. joint venture for TikTok. A group of American investors will own 45% and control key operations. The deal is set to close on January 22nd, 2026.
Firefox’s “AI Kill Switch” is a necessary move for trust
Mozilla is responding to community backlash by promising an “AI kill switch” in Firefox. This feature will let users completely remove all AI-related elements, a direct reaction to concerns over the new CEO’s push for AI integration.
Google’s NotebookLM Gets a Killer Feature: Data Tables
Google is rolling out a new Data Tables feature for its NotebookLM AI platform. It can synthesize scattered notes into structured charts for analysis and export.
Microsoft and Harvard Want to Redefine the “AI-Powered Company”
A new research initiative argues that how a company organizes itself around AI is more critical than the AI models it uses. They’re studying 14 major corporations and AI-native startups to find the blueprint for success.
AI’s Power Problem Has a Simple Fix Right Next Door
The AI boom is sending data center power demand soaring, threatening to overwhelm the grid and spike costs. But a massive, untapped source of clean energy is sitting idle on nearby commercial rooftops, offering a faster, cheaper path forward.
Is the AAA MMO Dead? Veterans Weigh In After Amazon’s Collapse
Amazon’s recent shutdown of its MMO division, canceling a Lord of the Rings project and sunsetting New World, has sparked a crisis of faith for the genre. According to a Wccftech interview with veterans like Greg Street and Rich Vogel, the problem isn’t player interest—it’s the astronomical cost and
Your Car’s Web Browser Is Probably Years Out of Date
Researchers found that built-in browsers in smart TVs, e-readers, and cars often ship years out of date, with known security bugs. The situation is so bad that new products are hitting shelves with browsers already three years obsolete.
Used RAM is the smart buy right now. Here’s how to not get scammed.
The RAM market is brutal, making used components a smart financial play. Navigating the used market requires knowing your specs and what physical damage to avoid. Here’s a practical guide to upgrading on a budget.