A surprising number of essential, free Windows applications began their life on Linux. These tools often offer powerful, privacy-focused alternatives to built-in or paid software, proving great ideas transcend operating systems.
A new article breaks down the hidden expenses of running your own servers. The software license might be $0, but the total cost of ownership is anything but. It’s a reality check for DIY enthusiasts.
Microsoft is backtracking on a recent Windows 11 feature after user backlash. The company’s new AI Actions menu, added in May, will now be optional in the latest insider builds.
Massachusetts is suing Meta, claiming it knowingly built addictive features into Instagram and Facebook that harm kids. The state’s highest court just heard arguments, and the judges seem focused on the design of notifications and algorithms, not the content. This case could set a major precedent.
The AI development landscape is set for a major shift by 2026. Autonomous agents and natural-language programming will change how software is built, while edge AI and synthetic data solve critical bottlenecks.
A proposed mega-merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. is triggering major antitrust concerns. Critics warn it could lead to higher prices, less choice, and a dangerous concentration of market power.
Socure is acquiring Qlarifi to merge its identity platform with a real-time BNPL credit database. The goal is to create a unified infrastructure for lenders and regulators, tackling fraud and loan stacking across providers.
Washington State Rep. Shaun Scott has proposed a 5% payroll tax on employee wages over $125,000 at large companies. The plan aims to generate over $2 billion annually for a “Well Washington Fund” to backfill social services. Major tech employers like Microsoft and T-Mobile would be impacted, while A
Just days after backing off one surveillance plan, India is reportedly considering another that would mandate always-on GPS tracking in smartphones. Tech giants like Apple and Google are pushing back hard, warning of severe privacy risks for over a billion people.
According to a Gizmodo report, Sony is brewing a massive AI software upgrade for the PS5, dubbed “PSSR 2,” which could arrive in 2026. This tech, developed with AMD under “Project Amethyst,” aims to fix graphical glitches, improve efficiency, and enable better performance. The move is also seen as k
