Australia has banned anyone under 16 from having a social media account, effective December 10th. This move is part of a broader international trend toward stricter online age verification, extending beyond social platforms to other corners of the web.
A startup called Overview Energy wants to turn solar farms into 24/7 power plants by beaming energy from space. They’ve demonstrated the tech from an airplane, but the road to orbit is long and littered with challenges.
Tim Cook is in Washington trying to stop the App Store Accountability Act. The bill would force Apple to verify user age and get parental consent for every app a child under 16 downloads.
In its massive $82.7 billion deal to buy Warner Bros., Netflix says it assigned zero value to the video game division. This includes studios behind hits like Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat, which Netflix calls “relatively minor” in the grand scheme.
A new report warns that our casual use of AI creates permanent, vulnerable digital footprints. From data leaks to human reviewers, the privacy risks are immediate and growing. Both companies and individuals need new rules.
At 81, Larry Ellison is pushing Oracle into massive debt for AI expansion while juggling politics and family ventures. It’s a high-stakes gamble that defines his legacy. We break down the risks and what it means for the tech world.
2025 was a year of major comebacks and risky bets. Companies like Ring and BDG found success by going back to their roots or finding new revenue streams, while giants like Lululemon and Starbucks are still trying to figure it out.
A startup called Shapes has raised $24 million to build an AI agent platform for HR tasks. It functions like an app store where companies can install tools for onboarding, payroll, and even predicting employee turnover. The funding will be used to more than double its team size.
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates again, potentially giving private equity a major boost. Analysts point to a huge backlog of assets and a 40% jump in M&A activity as signs the logjam is breaking.
Adobe is bringing its core creative and productivity tools directly into the ChatGPT interface. Users can now edit images, PDFs, and create designs using conversational prompts. This move validates OpenAI’s strategy to turn its chatbot into a platform for third-party apps.
