A project using uncrewed surface vehicles and deep-sea sensors has successfully monitored the Gulf of Mexico’s powerful Loop Current for over 18 months. The tech delivers science-ready data directly to researchers’ desks, offering a new model for ocean observation.
According to the November Steam survey, Linux usage has climbed to 3.2%, a new record. Valve’s SteamOS Holo leads, but gaming-focused distro Bazzite saw significant growth. The timing suggests Windows 10’s end-of-life may be a factor.
Opera is rolling out new AI features for its Android browser, including the ability to use your current tab as context for queries and to upload files like PDFs for AI analysis. The company emphasizes these features have privacy guardrails, with data encrypted and deleted after 30 days.
Apple just pushed back against an Indian government order to pre-install an undeletable state security app on iPhones, forcing a partial climbdown. This contrasts sharply with its consistent compliance with similar, often more repressive, demands from the Chinese government.
Apple has lost a key jurisdictional battle in the EU. The Court of Justice ruled that Dutch courts can hear a massive antitrust class-action lawsuit over App Store commissions, setting a precedent for similar cases across Europe.
Inspired by a hike, a chemist has developed a new type of plastic that borrows a trick from nature to break down safely. The key advance is that the degradation rate is programmable, meaning a product’s lifespan can be designed from the start.
Opera is rolling out major AI upgrades powered by Google’s Gemini models to over 80 million users. The company claims the new system offers 20% faster responses and deeper contextual awareness. This move follows a 17% jump in search revenue, showing AI is becoming core to its business.
A consortium led by SMR developer Deep Atomic wants to build the nation’s first integrated nuclear-powered AI data center at Idaho National Lab. The plan involves a phased approach, starting with grid and renewable power before bringing their 60MW MK60 reactor online. If approved, it would serve as
Debian has released Debian Libre Live, a new live distribution that strips out all non-free firmware and software. It’s a response to user backlash over a 2022 policy change. While it honors free software ideals, practical work often requires proprietary tools.
The Russian-speaking Tomiris group is launching a new campaign against foreign ministries and governments. They’re now hiding their traffic in Discord and Telegram and using malware written in many programming languages.
