Australia is expanding its world-first social media ban to include Reddit and Kick, requiring platforms to block users under 16 by December 10, 2025. The move raises serious privacy concerns about age verification methods that could compromise data security for all Australians.
Intel’s new Latency Optimized Mode for Xeon 6 processors promises more consistent performance by keeping uncore frequencies higher. But there’s a significant power tradeoff that businesses need to consider. Recent testing reveals exactly what you gain and lose.
Google wants to solve AI’s massive energy demands by moving computing to space. Their Project Suncatcher would deploy swarms of satellites with TPU chips in special orbits for continuous solar power and natural cooling.
Private equity firms are pushing portfolio CFOs to maintain constant exit readiness, but most only scramble when deals appear. With 85% of buyers now valuing AI-enabled finance capabilities, the pressure is on for CFOs to transform operations.
The Norwegian startup is tackling the writing crisis in education with a social, AI-powered platform. Their approach focuses on making writing collaborative and engaging rather than intimidating.
The Steam Deck is getting a much-needed quality-of-life improvement that many assumed was already there. Background downloads while the screen is off are now rolling out to beta testers, with automatic functionality when plugged in.
References to Cross-Buy have appeared in the PlayStation Store code and graphics, verified as legitimate additions from June 2025. This suggests Sony may be preparing to offer dual-platform purchases across console and PC, though details remain unclear about which games would be included.
Analog Devices is taking a different approach to AI development by offering a complete software ecosystem alongside their hardware. Their CodeFusion Studio includes IDE, SDK, and coding tools in one package. This could significantly reduce the complexity that developers face when building AI systems
The bidding war for obesity biotech Metsera has escalated dramatically, with Novo Nordisk now offering up to $10 billion versus Pfizer’s $8.1 billion revised bid. Pfizer has filed two lawsuits alleging anticompetitive behavior while Metsera calls the legal arguments “nonsense.”
Sony’s PlayStation Portal handheld has received a major upgrade with full cloud streaming support. The device can now play games directly from Sony’s servers without needing a PS5 connection. This requires a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription costing $159.99 annually.
