A major European cloud trade group is escalating its legal battle to reverse the Broadcom-VMware merger. They argue the EU’s antitrust approval in 2023 was a regulatory failure that has led to price hikes and vendor lock-in.
Microsoft’s final Patch Tuesday of 2025 is surprisingly light, with only 57 total updates and no critical patches for Windows. The catch? Three vulnerabilities are already being exploited by attackers. Patching can’t wait for the holidays.
Apple has released tvOS 26.2, a minor update that surprisingly includes two new user-facing features. It allows for easy profile creation without an Apple ID and introduces a dedicated kids mode in the TV app. The rest of the update focuses on stability and Liquid Glass support.
According to a CNBC report, the FDA may add its most serious safety warning to Covid vaccines. The plan, driven by Dr. Vinay Prasad, is not finalized and has not been confirmed by HHS officials.
Coinbase is preparing to launch an in-house prediction market, powered by Kalshi, according to a CNBC report. The move is part of a broader strategy to expand beyond crypto as investor sentiment cools.
In a major move for the games industry, id Software, the legendary studio behind Doom, has unionized. Its 165 employees in Texas have formed a “wall-to-wall” guild with the Communications Workers of America, and Microsoft has officially recognized the union. The developers are pushing for protection
Reddit has filed a constitutional challenge against Australia’s new social media ban for children under 16. The company argues the law violates free speech and creates an “illogical patchwork” of restrictions. The High Court will hold preliminary hearings in late February.
The US government is reportedly easing cyber sanctions against China to smooth trade negotiations. This move highlights a growing trend where cybersecurity is treated as a transactional chip rather than a red line.
AI is moving from hype to a core maintenance tool for the Linux kernel. At recent summits in Tokyo, maintainers formalized its use for CVE triage and backporting, while grappling with disclosure and legal questions. The focus is on augmenting overwhelmed humans, not replacing them.
Choosing a Linux distribution feels impossible with so many options. The key is understanding the few main families they come from and which model fits your needs, not testing hundreds of systems.
