A Texas judge has issued a preliminary injunction against the state’s App Store Accountability Act just days before it was set to take effect. The law would have required platforms like Apple’s App Store to verify user ages before downloads or purchases.
The FCC has officially banned new foreign-made drones and components from entering the US market, citing national security risks. While existing drones are safe, the move reshapes the competitive landscape and puts pressure on domestic manufacturers.
Samsung has started rolling out the Wear OS 6-based One UI 8 Watch update to the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic in the United States. This major update, likely the last for the 2021 series, introduces a redesigned UI, new health features, and improved notifications.
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.
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.
A first-of-its-kind energy storage facility in Sardinia uses a giant dome of carbon dioxide to store 200 megawatt-hours of power. The tech, which can be built almost anywhere, is now being deployed by Google and major utilities to back up renewable grids.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series might see a significant delay, with two tipsters suggesting it won’t go on sale until March 2026. This would mark a major shift from Samsung’s typical launch cadence and cause it to miss the crucial Chinese New Year sales period.
Google’s controversial 2021 change to the Quick Settings panel could be reversed. The company is reportedly testing a return to individual Wi-Fi and mobile data toggles for Android 16.
A manager on Reddit asks for advice on denying a decade-long friend’s holiday PTO request due to staffing. The core problem isn’t the denial, but the blurred lines between boss and friend that make a simple business decision feel fraught.
