New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a strict AI safety law, requiring large companies to publish safety plans and report issues within 72 hours. This comes just days after President Trump issued an executive order aiming to block states from regulating AI, teeing up a constitutional clash.
The era of ugly Linux desktops is over. A new wave of distributions is prioritizing stunning, user-friendly design that can make the switch from Windows or macOS not just easy, but visually rewarding.
Microsoft is rolling out a new update for its Copilot AI on Windows. Insiders can now use voice commands to edit, rewrite, or simplify text directly within apps without switching windows.
Google has filed a lawsuit against SerpApi, a company that scrapes and resells Google’s search results. This action signals a new, aggressive stance from the search giant as demand for its data from AI companies skyrockets. The case sits at the messy intersection of copyright, competition, and the f
The push for AI agents that run your entire computer sounds convenient, but it breaks core assumptions of modern computing. According to a new analysis, the shift from deterministic to probabilistic systems creates serious, overlooked problems that could make your PC less secure and more frustrating
According to TechRepublic, the last week before the holidays was dominated by AI’s move into the physical world. Key developments included Google’s ultra-cheap Gemini 3 Flash model, OpenAI’s photorealistic image tools, and major investments in robotics and space-based computing infrastructure.
Lenovo’s high-end handheld had great hardware but was held back by Windows and a high price. A new SteamOS model could fix both problems, making it a real competitor to the Steam Deck.
Google has launched a new Data Tables feature for NotebookLM. It uses AI to pull info from your notes and PDFs, organizing it into clean tables for Google Sheets. The feature is rolling out now to Pro and Ultra subscribers.
Managed service provider platform Thread has secured $18 million in new funding. The investment, led by Susquehanna Growth Equity, will fuel R&D and headcount growth as the company pushes its “service intelligence” vision.
Facing a tough job market after Stanford in 1985, Roblox CEO David Baszucki created a spreadsheet of nine potential careers. He now says that was a mistake, and the key is to ignore advice and trust your own intuition instead.
