A federal appeals court has backed a ruling that found Apple in civil contempt for defying an order to open its App Store. However, the court also overturned a key part of the ruling, allowing Apple to potentially charge fees on external payment options.
Google’s Chrome division is experimenting with a new browser called Disco that uses Gemini AI to create custom, interactive mini-apps from user prompts. The project, born from a hackathon, isn’t meant to replace Chrome but to explore a more task-driven web. It’s currently just a prototype in Google
The new cross-platform file sharing is a nice step, but it’s solving yesterday’s problem. The infrastructure we desperately need now is a unified tracking network to find lost items everywhere.
The Game Awards world premiere revealed Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a new action RPG. It’s being directed by Casey Hudson, the legendary director behind Mass Effect and the original Knights of the Old Republic.
For hard real-time systems, predictable storage latency is non-negotiable. A new approach integrates flash management directly into the database kernel, trading a black box for bounded, guaranteed timing. It’s a radical fix for a persistent problem.
A new study from EPFL models the real-world potential of pyridinic-graphene membranes for capturing CO2. The tech shows promise for cutting costs, especially at coal plants, but faces a key challenge with cement flue gas.
Rockstar Games has issued a new, more detailed statement defending its dismissal of 34 employees, claiming they leaked confidential info on “upcoming and unannounced titles.” The workers’ union and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are not convinced, with a government investigation now underway.
A critical WinRAR vulnerability patched in June 2025 is now being actively exploited because users aren’t updating. This 30-year-old app’s legacy code and outdated user base make it a recurring security risk.
U.S. export policy has shifted from a near-total ban to a taxed, regulated channel for Nvidia’s advanced AI chips in China. This clarifies a huge chunk of hidden demand but comes with major political strings attached on both sides of the Pacific.
Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, was just sentenced to five years in prison. In a new interview, he warns that Bitcoin miners are the logical next target for US regulators seeking control over the network.
