The European Commission fined X €120 million for violating the Digital Services Act. In response, X’s head of product accused the Commission of abusing a platform exploit and shut down its advertising account.
A security researcher found Kohler’s “end-to-end encrypted” smart toilet camera is anything but. Meanwhile, a critical cyberdefense agency remains leaderless, and a major Chinese hacking campaign goes unpunished. It’s a rough week for digital safety.
Microsoft is reportedly in talks to move its custom chip design business from Marvell to Broadcom. Meanwhile, former WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar is leading a vocal charge against a rumored Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, calling it an “anti-monopoly nightmare.”
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos is framing his company as Hollywood’s savior while questioning the future of movie theaters. This comes as Netflix is on track to acquire Warner Bros. in a massive $82.7 billion deal that has directors like Christopher Nolan concerned.
The UK’s communications regulator has issued its first major fine under the Online Safety Act. A porn site operator must pay £1 million for ineffective age checks and faces daily penalties if it doesn’t comply within 72 hours.
Valve has responded to the controversy over its new Steam Machine’s display support. The hardware can do HDMI 2.1, but the Linux-based SteamOS can’t officially implement it due to licensing rules from the HDMI Forum.
The New York Times is taking another AI giant to court, this time targeting the buzzy search startup Perplexity. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, accuses the company of massive copyright infringement by using Times content without permission. This legal battle could set a major precedent for how
The European Commission has fined X 120 million euros, roughly $140 million, for violating the bloc’s Digital Services Act. The charges center on deceptive blue checkmarks and a lack of advertising transparency.
Apple is losing two key executives, with General Counsel Kate Adams and VP for Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives Lisa Jackson both retiring in 2026. Their duties are being consolidated into a new role for Jennifer Newstead, who is joining from Meta. This follows a week of other major execu
The indie cyberpunk title Replaced, known for its gorgeous visuals, has finally locked in a release date. After a long delay that included the studio relocating due to war, it’s set to arrive in early 2026.
