Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 Gets a Weird Double Update
A specific Galaxy Watch 4 model received two separate software updates within 24 hours. This comes as Samsung confirms it will no longer deliver major One UI updates to the 2021 smartwatch series.
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China’s Drafting Rules to Stop You From Falling in Love With an AI
China is proposing strict new regulations aimed at the emotional impact of AI companions. The rules would require guardian consent for minors and force chatbots to avoid harmful topics. It’s a direct move to combat user addiction and dependency.
Coinbase Insider Breach Leads to Arrest, But Questions Remain
A former Coinbase customer service agent has been arrested in Hyderabad, India, in connection with a major 2024 data leak. The breach exposed nearly 70,000 customer records, which scammers then used to steal crypto. CEO Brian Armstrong says this is just the first of several expected arrests.
SBOMs Are Now Mandatory, But Are They Actually Making Us Safer?
Software bill of materials (SBOMs) are now a standard requirement in enterprise and regulated software buying. But security leaders are increasingly skeptical they improve actual security, calling many SBOMs inaccurate and late.
AMD’s China Win, HBM Price Hikes, and a US Chip Probe
The AI chip wars are heating up on all fronts. AMD is reportedly scoring a massive order from Alibaba, while US authorities investigate a major Nvidia buyer in Singapore. Meanwhile, memory makers are hiking prices and accelerating next-gen plans.
Lou Gerstner, the Outsider Who Saved IBM, Dies at 83
Louis Gerstner, the former CEO who famously rescued IBM from the brink of bankruptcy in the 1990s, has died. He was 83. His leadership pivoted the company to services and revived its culture.
Politicians Finally Try AI, Even the Ones Who Think It’ll End Us
A new report shows U.S. lawmakers are cautiously starting to use AI tools like ChatGPT for basic tasks. The shift is happening even among the technology’s biggest critics in Congress.
China’s New AI Rules Want Chatbots to Uphold “Socialist Values”
China’s internet regulator has drafted rules for AI systems that simulate human personalities. The proposal requires these AIs to reflect “core socialist values” and includes measures to prevent addiction. Public comments are being solicited until January 25, 2026.
Want a Job in 2026? Coursera’s CEO Says It’s All About Microcredentials
The CEO of the $1.3 billion learning platform Coursera says hiring in 2026 will hinge on “microcredentials.” With Gen Z unemployment high, targeted certificates in AI and soft skills are becoming critical differentiators for young job seekers.
Samsung’s HBM4 Chip Production Race Heats Up for Nvidia
Samsung is reportedly set to begin mass production of its sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) chips in February 2026. These chips, which passed Nvidia’s quality tests, are destined for the upcoming Vera Rubin AI accelerator system launching in late 2026. The move is a strategic play to sec