Meta is introducing a new option for users in the European Union to see fewer personalized ads. The change, set for January 2026, is a result of pressure from EU regulators. It represents a significant shift in how the platform’s core advertising model operates in its second-largest market.
President Trump says he’ll sign an executive order this week to stop states from creating their own AI regulations. The move comes after a Senate effort to preempt state laws failed and has drawn criticism from prominent Republicans.
The Linux kernel is getting ready for the next generation of Arm server hardware. The MPAM driver for resource partitioning is queued for Linux 6.19, while device tree updates in the current 6.18 cycle prepare for new Arm C1 Nano, Pro, Premium, and Ultra CPU variants.
The Galaxy Watch FE is finally getting the One UI 8 Watch update, over four months after it first debuted on the Galaxy Watch Ultra. The rollout has begun, but it’s currently limited to users in South Korea.
The next Linux kernel release is packing some significant under-the-hood changes. Linux 6.19 will bring more Rust language infrastructure to the driver core and expose “housekeeping” CPUs for better management.
A California judge has issued a tentative ruling favoring the Software Freedom Conservancy in its lawsuit against Vizio. The case centers on whether Vizio must provide complete source code for its SmartCast TV software, which uses GPL-licensed components. This could set a significant precedent for c
Stripe is acquiring billing platform Metronome to supercharge its tools for companies using metered pricing, a model CEO Patrick Collison calls the “native business model for the AI era.” The deal aims to fuse Stripe’s payments with Metronome’s monetization tech to create a new revenue operating pla
You no longer need a jumble of adapters to use your Pixel smartphone as a webcam for the Nintendo Switch 2. A direct USB-C connection now works, enabling the console’s GameChat feature. This is a quiet but useful upgrade for travelers.
After years of massive losses, Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly cutting Meta’s Reality Labs budget by 30%. The metaverse dream is being sidelined for AI and smart glasses. It’s a stunning retreat from a $70+ billion gamble.
The New York Times has filed a second major lawsuit against an AI company, this time targeting search startup Perplexity. The suit alleges Perplexity’s AI crawls and republishes paywalled content, damaging the Times’s business. This legal battle is part of a broader publisher strategy to force licen
