The US has banned five European digital policy figures from entering the country. The move targets individuals involved with the EU’s Digital Services Act, sparking a major diplomatic row over online speech and sovereignty.
Electronic Arts shareholders have voted to approve a massive $55 billion acquisition led by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. The deal now faces its final hurdle: approval from the US government.
Apple has settled an antitrust probe in Brazil, agreeing to open up the iPhone to alternative app stores and payment methods. The company has 105 days to implement the changes under a three-year agreement with regulators.
The European Union is crediting its Digital Markets Act for new interoperability features in the iOS 26.3 beta. These include a system for transferring data to Android and better support for third-party smartwatches. Apple is implementing the changes to comply with EU antitrust legislation.
Someone just dumped a 300TB archive of Spotify’s music catalog online. It’s a staggering act of data scraping aimed at “preservation,” but Spotify isn’t happy. Here’s why this changes everything, and also nothing.
When an AI bot quietly approved $2 million more in refunds than allowed, it exposed a critical gap in accountability. Companies are now creating new roles like the Chief Work Officer to own the system where people and AI intersect. The goal is to turn a handoff problem into a force multiplier.
Security researchers have uncovered a new tactic where Mac malware hides inside legitimately signed and notarized applications. This approach bypasses key Apple security checks, marking a dangerous shift in macOS threats.
TechRadar reports a massive price drop on the premium Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 monitor. The 32-inch model, originally $1,439.99, is now $799.99, which is the lowest price they’ve seen.
TikTok has finalized a deal to spin off its U.S. operations, with a closing date set for January 22. Nearly half the company will be owned by Oracle, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi’s MGX, while ByteDance retains a significant stake. U.S. user data will be managed by Oracle.
A new cybersecurity playbook highlights that while AI is fantastic at detecting threats, it’s dangerously unpredictable for taking action. The key is using AI to inform decisions, not to execute them, keeping critical enforcement deterministic and auditable.
