A U.S. appeals court has upheld a restraining order preventing OpenAI and Jony Ive’s hardware venture from using the “io” name for products similar to an AI audio startup called iyO. The case now heads back to a lower court, with a preliminary injunction hearing set for April 2026 and broader litiga
The European Commission has issued its first major fine under the Digital Services Act, hitting X with a €120 million penalty. The ruling targets the platform’s paid verification system and its failure to provide data access to researchers.
Meta is rolling out a new, centralized support hub for Facebook and Instagram to help users recover hijacked accounts. The company admits its past support hasn’t met expectations and is also working on an AI assistant for help.
Cloudflare experienced another major outage, disrupting access to LinkedIn, Zoom, Shopify, and many other sites. The issue was resolved within about 16 minutes, but it highlights a critical vulnerability.
New data shows a shift in what’s selling globally. Samsung’s affordable A-series phones are now outselling its own premium Ultra model, with Apple still holding the top three spots.
Russia has officially blocked Snapchat and Roblox, while imposing restrictions on Apple’s FaceTime. The government claims the platforms are being used to organize “terrorist activities” and spread banned information. This continues a pattern of tightening internet control since the invasion of Ukrai
AMD’s flagship Ryzen 9 9950X processor is now available at its lowest price ever. The 16-core chip, ideal for gamers who stream, is $529 on Amazon, a significant $120 discount.
Mesh Wi-Fi systems solve coverage problems but often create a massive speed bottleneck. The culprit is the wireless backhaul, which shares bandwidth with all your devices. The fix is simpler than you think.
Apple’s 2025 App Store Awards have been announced, and AI-powered apps took the top honors. The winners highlight a massive shift towards practical, assistive AI tools for everyday tasks.
General Johnny Rico is back, and he’s calling on you to do your part. The retro shooter Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! is coming to Steam, Xbox, PlayStation 5, and the Nintendo Switch 2 in early 2026.
