The FCC has added foreign-made drones and their critical components to its “Covered List,” effectively banning new models from US import. The move targets potential security risks but exempts existing drones. Chinese giant DJI, while not named, is the clear primary target.
Sandfall Interactive’s debut game, *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, was a massive 2025 hit, selling over 5 million copies and winning a record nine awards at The Game Awards. Despite that success and the money to scale, the studio says it will stay small. Their philosophy? “Adapt the game to the team,
The original Pink Panther films starring Peter Sellers are getting a long-awaited 4K Blu-ray release. The first four movies arrive on December 30, with a fifth expected in 2026. Each new remaster includes special features from the older DVD releases.
A fake npm package posing as a WhatsApp Web API has been downloaded over 56,000 times in six months. Security researchers warn it’s especially dangerous because it actually works, stealing all user data and backdooring accounts permanently.
Clearwater Analytics is being taken private in an $8.4 billion deal led by Permira and Warburg Pincus. CEO Sandeep Sahai says the move will free the company from quarterly pressures to invest heavily in AI and an all-in-one platform.
The first trailer for Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey* has arrived, featuring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway. But the online version is plagued by YouTube’s compression, a classic Nolan problem. The film hits IMAX on July 17, 2026.
Microsoft has officially paused its Windows Insider program for the holiday season. The final build of 2025, KB5072043, is now live, with no new previews expected until early next year.
The promise of AI in the workplace is huge, but a major skills gap persists. The solution isn’t just new hardware, but a focus on “everyday digital fluency” and building trust within organizations.
Wall Street’s top strategists are forecasting the bull market to continue into 2026, albeit at a slower pace. The average year-end target for the S&P 500 is 7,629, representing an 11.6% gain from current levels, according to a CNBC survey.
The next year in data collection will be defined by legal uncertainty over AI training and a major technological pivot. The focus is shifting from hoarding massive datasets to ensuring high-quality, legally compliant information, powered by new AI tools.
