Snowflake is betting big on PostgreSQL integration with its new open source pg_lake extensions. The move comes after acquiring Crunchy Data for $250 million in June. But buyers still struggle to tell data platforms apart in the AI gold rush.
Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement that fundamentally changes how Android apps are distributed and paid for. The agreement opens the Play Store to competition through third-party app stores and alternative billing systems until 2032.
The UK’s broadband infrastructure giant is threatening to halt its final expansion phase covering 5 million homes. CEO Clive Selley says Ofcom’s proposed price controls undermine the business case for completing the national rollout by 2030.
Steam Deck users have been begging for display-off downloads since launch. The new beta client update finally delivers this feature, allowing downloads to continue in a low-power mode with the screen off. It works automatically when plugged in or manually triggered.
Armis has secured $435 million in new funding, pushing its valuation to $6.1 billion. The cybersecurity startup is now targeting an IPO in late 2026 or early 2027 as it pursues $1 billion in annual recurring revenue.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 chipset is reportedly launching in Standard and Pro variants with different GPU specs and RAM support. This could create consumer confusion when Samsung implements its traditional chipset split strategy for the Galaxy S27 series. The Pro variant’s LPDDR6 support might c
Google’s AI Mode is stepping beyond simple search to handle real-world tasks like booking tickets and making reservations. Powered by Project Mariner and Gemini 2.0, the feature is currently available to US users in Search Labs.
Security researchers discovered serious vulnerabilities in Claude Desktop extensions that could allow remote code execution. The flaws affected Chrome, iMessage and Apple Notes connectors with a CVSS score of 8.9.
Foxconn’s chairman is pushing for a Taiwan-Japan electric vehicle alliance to combine strengths in the global EV race. The company has dramatically reduced its China manufacturing footprint while expanding AI integration across operations.
Google just told smartphone users to avoid public WiFi entirely, calling it dangerous. But the FTC and cybersecurity experts say that’s outdated advice. The real story is more complicated than Google’s blanket warning suggests.
