Google is introducing a policy for educational institutions where disabling AI-driven features will also result in the loss of access to Google Search.
A reminder on the fire hazards associated with plugging power strips into one another.
Google disrupts the x.cpe botnet on over 1.3 million Android devices, linking the firmware backdoor to manufacturer Videostrong.
Ford has clarified its data collection policies, stating that while it doesn't 'sell' driving data, users who opt out of sharing information will lose access to connected features. Specifically, disabling data sharing can brick hands-free driving tech like BlueCruise, creating a mandatory data-for-features trade-off.
The 16GB variant of the Raspberry Pi 5 has seen a massive price hike to $385, triple its original launch price.
T-Mobile is expanding its fiber footprint with a new 5 Gbps tier that includes a decade-long price lock.
Production has reportedly begun on the second season of Apple TV's hit show Pluribus.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has criticized the use of high-end DRAM in personal computers for local AI tasks, suggesting it is an inefficient use of a limited global resource compared to centralized cloud clusters.
Reddit is reportedly moving to restrict or eliminate the ability to browse its content without an active user account.
A major explosion at Intel's Fab 28 has resulted in a shutdown that could disrupt server chip manufacturing for up to six months, costing the company an estimated $600 million.
Major PC manufacturers HP and Asus are reportedly reversing their 'China+1' strategy and moving production back to China due to soaring component costs and logistics challenges in alternative regions.
Major memory supplier SK Hynix has announced that its High Bandwidth Memory is largely sold out through 2029 due to AI demand.
The FCC has blocked TP-Link's attempt to certify new Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn) routers for the US market due to power level issues.
Industry reports suggest that NBCUniversal is considering folding its streaming-specific news brand, MS Now, back into the main NBC News operation.
New legislative proposals for mandatory age verification are creating a scenario where 'No ID means No Internet.' Critics argue these laws create massive privacy risks by forcing users to upload sensitive identification to poorly secured third-party clearinghouses.
Discord is transitioning its 'Discoverable Servers' to be indexable by Google Search, including AI-generated summaries of conversations.
A growing trend sees affordable utility apps pivoting to high-priced premium subscriptions, leaving long-time users behind.
Verizon reported a record 314,000 new broadband subscribers in the third quarter, fueled by strong demand for fixed wireless and fiber services.
Silicondust is calling on the FCC to require broadcasters to drop encryption on NextGen TV signals during nationwide Emergency Alert System tests. The company argues that current DRM restrictions prevent many compatible receivers from displaying critical safety information to the public.
Altice USA, the parent company of Optimum, is reportedly consulting with financial advisors to address a $26 billion debt burden.