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
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.
ASRock has rolled out a stable version of its AGESA BIOS 1.2.7.1 update for several AM5 motherboards. The update is aimed at improving compatibility with upcoming, unannounced AMD processors, fueling speculation about what’s next.
WhatsApp is pushing Windows users to a new desktop app that’s a web wrapper, using up to 10x more RAM. The forced switch, which started December 9, 2025, is causing major frustration as performance tanks.
ON.energy has secured a huge 5-gigawatt transformer supply agreement to support the rollout of its medium-voltage AI UPS systems. The deal, with manufacturer Prolec GE, aims to power data center campuses starting in 2025. This is a direct play to meet the explosive power demands of AI infrastructure
Europe is putting serious money behind its chip ambitions. The EU Commission has approved €623 million in German state aid for two cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing projects by GlobalFoundries and X-FAB.
A wave of experienced tech workers, fed up with corporate bureaucracy, is quietly building targeted software for underserved markets. They’re launching MVPs in weeks, not years, and finding immediate revenue. It’s a back-to-basics rebellion against the venture capital growth-at-all-costs model.
