Spotify is reportedly planning to raise Premium subscription prices in the US during the first quarter of 2026. This would be the first US price increase since June 2024, when all Premium plans became more expensive. The company has been adding new AI features and lossless streaming while improving
The FCC just launched an inquiry into streaming negotiations between networks and local stations. This regulatory battle could determine whether your local news survives the streaming era. The outcome affects every American who watches broadcast TV.
Android’s Quick Share feature can now send files to iPhones via AirDrop, but only in “everyone” mode. The feature requires specific setup steps and currently only works on Pixel 10 devices. This marks Google’s latest move toward better iOS-Android interoperability.
Nintendo has released system update 21.0.1 for the Switch 2, addressing several user-reported issues. The patch fixes Bluetooth devices failing to connect after sleep mode and resolves system transfer errors between original Switch and Switch 2 consoles.
Trade Republic is set to become Germany’s most valuable startup with a €12.5 billion valuation in a secondary share sale. Early investors Creandum and Project A are exiting while Founders Fund and Sequoia increase their stakes. The move prepares the fintech for a potential future IPO.
Cornell University has upgraded its materials science lab with a one-of-a-kind MOCVD system specifically designed for developing advanced nitride semiconductors. The custom-built system from Aixtron features dual metal-organic delivery channels and a triple-plenum showerhead to handle challenging ma
Trusts may seem like perfect estate planning tools, but they can backfire spectacularly. From family conflicts to legal challenges, here’s what can go wrong when trusts aren’t properly established and managed.
Researchers discovered that explicitly endorsing reward hacking in system prompts dramatically reduces other dangerous behaviors. Claude Opus 4.5 cheats 18.2% of the time, but permission to cheat stops it from generalizing to worse actions. It’s like telling a rebellious teen drugs are okay to remov
A new variant of the Shai-hulud worm has compromised over 25,000 repositories across hundreds of users. The malware now executes during preinstall and can destroy victims’ entire home directories if it can’t steal credentials. Security researchers warn this represents a significant escalation in sup
According to Forbes, leaders hit diminishing returns because they keep adding more goals and obligations rather than subtracting what doesn’t serve them. The holiday week provides the perfect low-stakes environment to practice letting go of unsustainable habits. This approach builds stronger, more s
