Samsung is pushing a new One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 series to start 2026. The update includes the January 2026 security patch and squashes several bugs. The stable release is likely reserved for the upcoming Galaxy S26 launch.
According to TechRadar, 2025 was a watershed year for Proton VPN. The company doubled its free server locations to 10, released a ground-up rewrite of its Linux CLI in early access in October, and began work on a new in-house VPN architecture to improve speeds and lay the groundwork for Post-Quantum
The open-source ecosystem is gearing up for Intel’s next-generation Panther Lake processors. Key firmware and driver patches are landing to ensure these future laptops work well with Linux from day one.
Traders are betting big that Trump Media’s recent surge is temporary. Short interest has climbed 31% to nearly 16 million shares after the company announced a $6 billion merger with Google-backed TAE Technologies.
The language learning app Duolingo appears to have run afoul of Apple’s strict design guidelines. According to reports, the app was using the iPhone’s Live Activity feature to push ads for its “Super” subscription directly to the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, a clear violation of Apple’s rules tha
The latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey offers a snapshot of PC gaming trends as 2026 begins. It shows AMD continuing to gain ground on Intel’s CPU dominance, while Windows 11 adoption keeps growing. But what does this data really tell us about the broader market?
A new report from Anthropic highlights a double-edged sword of workplace AI. Employees are using tools like Claude for tasks they’d normally ask colleagues about, boosting productivity but potentially eroding mentorship and collaboration. Surveys suggest many now feel they have a better relationship
Forget the 5 a.m. ice baths. Many top CEOs start their day by rolling over and checking their phones, just like everyone else. A report from Fortune details the apps business leaders can’t resist first thing in the morning.
A new report reveals a major shift: consumers are now using installment plans like BNPL primarily for experiences. Nearly two-thirds prefer it for travel, and over half for events. This comes as average credit card balances have jumped nearly $200 since April.
The biggest Linux stories of 2025 weren’t just about code. They were about Valve’s influence, KDE’s desktop revolution, and Linus Torvalds losing his patience—again. Here’s what got the open-source world talking.
