Google might finally fix that annoying Android Wi-Fi toggle
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.
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FreeBSD 15 Tightens Its Belt, DragonFlyBSD Gets a Speed Boost
The latest FreeBSD 15.0 release candidate has made a tough call, removing the KDE desktop from its installation media due to size. Meanwhile, over in the DragonFlyBSD camp, a key storage driver update promises better performance for virtual machines.
KDE’s Big Wayland Move: Plasma 6.8 Ditches X11 for Good
KDE is making a definitive break from the old X11 display server. The upcoming Plasma 6.8 release will be Wayland-exclusive, a major milestone for the Linux desktop.
Microsoft Puts “Ask Copilot” on the Taskbar for Business Users
Microsoft is rolling out a new “Ask Copilot” taskbar experience for business users in its latest Windows 11 Insider build. The feature is designed for those with Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses and aims to be a single entry point for AI assistance. It’s starting with a gradual rollout to U.S. Insider
Apple’s 2027 roadmap: 7 iPhones, OLED iMacs, and budget MacBooks
According to AppleInsider, 2027 could see Apple releasing six or seven distinct iPhone models annually. The year might also bring an OLED-screened iMac, a potential iMac Pro with M6 Max, and two new low-cost MacBooks.
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.
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.