In a significant move, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is allowing crypto assets to be used as collateral for derivatives. This pilot program, detailed in new guidance to Coinbase Financial Markets, includes stablecoins and tokenized Treasuries.
Google is adding a “User Alignment Critic” to Chrome, a second Gemini AI model designed to review and veto actions proposed by the main AI agent. This is a direct response to the severe threat of “indirect prompt injection,” where malicious websites could hijack the AI. The company is also updating
Google’s latest software update for Pixel phones has backfired. Intended to fix problems on older models, it’s now causing a significant new display issue on the latest Pixel 10.
Six researchers at Irish universities have secured prestigious ERC Consolidator Grants, sharing in a €728 million EU funding pot. Their projects tackle AI in law, loneliness, and next-gen cancer treatments, emerging from a record pool of over 3,000 applications.
The Smatch static analysis tool, vital for finding bugs in the Linux kernel, is at risk. Its sole developer, Dan Carpenter, says his funding from Linaro runs out at the end of the year, and he needs new corporate backers to continue the work.
Former President Trump is preparing an executive order to block state-level AI regulations. The move follows failed legislative attempts and highlights a major split within the GOP on tech policy.
Mozilla’s latest Firefox update, version 146, is rolling out now. It brings a major new backup feature for Windows 10 users and important stability improvements for Mac and Linux.
According to the franchise head, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 was the catalyst for Xbox games coming to PlayStation. He first proposed the idea internally two and a half years ago, was initially told no, but Sony’s proactive interest changed everything. This move was enabled by a new “thin client
In a surprise move, Apple and Google are teaming up to make switching between iPhone and Android smartphones easier. The new system will replace existing apps and is expected in upcoming iOS 26 and Android Canary builds.
In a stunning move, Paramount is attempting a hostile takeover of all of Warner Bros. Discovery for $108.4 billion, directly challenging Netflix’s accepted $72 billion deal for just the streaming and studio assets. The battle now hinges on antitrust approval, political connections, and the future of
