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.
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.
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.
Microsoft has inked another huge carbon removal agreement, this time for 3.6 million tons over 12 years with Beaver Lake Renewable Energy. The deal supports a $2.5 billion project that will turn forestry waste into green methanol and capture CO2, with operations starting in 2029.
President Trump has signed an executive order aiming to create a national AI framework, effectively blocking state-level regulation. The order, crafted with VC David Sacks, could punish states by withholding federal broadband funds.
According to The Verge, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the clear frontrunner for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025, having secured a leading 12 nominations. The show promises the usual mix of reveals, ads, and Muppet appearances.
The satellite industry is undergoing a massive transformation. According to a new report, 2025 is the year scale, multi-orbit plans, and vertical integration became non-negotiable for survival.
Yageo’s chairman Pierre Chen says the company is still hunting for investments and acquisitions after a huge year. Its stock is up nearly 80%, fueled by buying a stake in Japan’s Shibaura Electronics and Taiwan’s Anpec Electronics. The AI boom is making their one-stop-shop strategy pay off big time.
OpenAI has launched its GPT-5.2 model, powered entirely by NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure. The new Blackwell GPUs behind it are showing massive performance leaps in the latest industry benchmarks, with gains of up to 4.2x over the previous generation.
Apple has quietly rolled out new firmware updates for both the AirPods Pro 2 and the newer AirPods Pro 3. The updates, version 8B28 and 8B30 respectively, likely prepare the earbuds for expanded Live Translation support in the European Union.
