US stocks edged toward a fresh record in thin holiday trading, fueled by gains in Nvidia and precious metals. Optimism for a year-end “Santa Claus Rally” persists, even as the focus shifts to whether companies can deliver on AI promises in 2026.
A tech journalist with years on Windows gave the M3 MacBook Air a real shot. The performance and battery were stellar, but macOS’s quirks in window management, file handling, and general workflow drove him back to a Microsoft Surface Laptop 7. Sometimes, the grass isn’t greener.
The top computing stories of 2025 reveal a paradox. AI is advancing at a breakneck pace, yet the oldest problems in software engineering remain stubbornly unchanged. From biocomputers to energy-saving chips, the future is getting weird.
Claire “Grimes” Boucher has ignited a firestorm by recommending people experience “AI psychosis.” She argues the dangerous phenomenon is “fun” and could indicate AI is actually sentient and asking for help, a stance experts find deeply alarming.
The way companies pay for software is undergoing its biggest shift since the move to SaaS. Vendors and buyers are moving towards models where you pay for results, not just access. This change, driven by AI, will reshape budgets, teams, and vendor relationships.
A new analysis argues the $5 trillion U.S. retail industry is hamstrung by manual processes and siloed data, leading to massive inefficiency. The proposed fix isn’t just AI, but AI agents that can collaborate across company lines.
The art world’s oldest crime, forgery, has entered a dangerous new era. According to a new report, fraudsters are using AI to create convincing fake sales invoices, valuations, and certificates of authenticity.
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.
Apple has agreed to allow third-party app stores and payment systems on iOS devices in Brazil to settle a lengthy antitrust case. The agreement with regulator CADE lasts three years and includes a hefty fine for non-compliance.
Meta is testing a policy that would limit Facebook business accounts to just two free links in posts per month. To send more, they’d need a $14.99 Meta Verified subscription. Experts see this as a clear move to monetize organic reach.
