Google is making major changes to Android app distribution as part of its legal settlement with Epic Games. Android 17 will introduce certified “Registered App Stores” with streamlined installation processes that could challenge the Play Store’s dominance.
Ollama 0.12.11 now supports Vulkan acceleration thanks to a Valve developer’s contributions to RADV. This brings significant performance improvements to AMD GPUs for running local AI models. The update makes llama.cpp dramatically faster on Linux systems.
Opera has added a music visualizer called Sonic to its Opera One browser. The feature transforms Spotify audio into dynamic backgrounds using WebGPU technology. It’s a nostalgic nod to Winamp’s classic visualizers but with modern browser integration.
Mozilla is developing an AI Window for Firefox that creates a separate space for AI assistance while browsing. Unlike other browsers that bake AI into everything, this approach keeps your main tabs private. The feature is currently available through an early access waitlist.
Microsoft has closed the Massgrave KMS38 activation loophole with its latest security update. The popular method for activating Windows and Office without licenses no longer works after the November 2025 patches. This marks another step in Microsoft’s broader crackdown on unofficial activation tools
Google appears to be simplifying how Pixel users set custom voicemail greetings. The feature is currently being tested in the Google Phone app beta version 200.0.831411868. Users might soon record messages directly without carrier involvement.
Google is rolling out AI-powered shopping features that can call stores on your behalf and even make purchases automatically. The agentic checkout feature monitors prices and can buy items when they drop below your target. These updates are available in the U.S. through Google Search and Gemini.
A new trend is emerging where therapy clients want their human therapists to directly engage with the AI chatbots giving them mental health advice. This creates a complex therapist-AI-client triad that raises serious questions about treatment quality and safety. The practice is becoming common enoug
The explosion of AI-generated code is creating a massive trust gap according to Sonar’s CEO. While AI improves productivity and prototyping, developers don’t really know what the models are writing. Sonar’s quality tools aim to solve this problem.
Ubisoft made a rare last-minute decision to delay its earnings release and halt trading on its shares. The company postponed results until “the coming days” while keeping investors in the dark about the reasons behind the sudden move.
