Therapists are facing a new challenge: clients who arrive with AI-generated diagnoses and treatment plans. This trend is creating tension in sessions, as patients often trust the chatbot’s instant advice over their therapist’s clinical expertise.
Google executives have publicly denied a report claiming ads are planned for the Gemini AI chatbot in 2026. The company currently has “no plans” for ads, but its history and the sheer scale of free users make a future change seem inevitable.
A major new subsystem for live kernel patching has been merged for the upcoming Linux 6.19 release. The Live Update Orchestrator (LUO) uses a kexec-based reboot to update hypervisors while preserving VM memory states. This is a big deal for minimizing cloud service disruption.
Joshua Aaron, developer of the crowdsourced ICEBlock app, has filed a lawsuit against 14 representatives of the US government. He alleges unlawful threats and censorship after the app was pulled from the App Store last October following pressure from officials.
Microsoft Flight Simulator’s boss says he pitched a PlayStation port over two years ago and was told no. Sony’s interest later reversed that decision, which he believes kicked off the wider strategy of bringing Xbox games to rival consoles like PS5 and Switch.
A new report reveals a shocking amount of data collection happening through your phone. The security landscape is a triage nightmare, but simple user habits can drastically cut your risk.
Google is introducing PC Connect for Android XR, an app designed to seamlessly stream your PC desktop and games to compatible headsets. The feature supports multiple computers, letting users switch between them easily. It’s a clear push to make these early-stage headsets more versatile from day one.
IBM is rolling out new features for its Db2 database management console, targeting hybrid cloud and AI. The updates aim to unify control over the 42-year-old system across on-prem, cloud, and containerized deployments.
Meta is being forced to adjust its controversial “pay or consent” advertising model for users in the European Union. The changes, which must be in place by January 2026, come after the company received a massive €200 million fine earlier this year for breaching Digital Markets Act rules.
Microsoft’s roadmap details several workflow-focused upgrades coming to Teams and Outlook in early 2026. The changes aim to reduce friction for users juggling multiple accounts and improve security.
