EU Wants to Ban Social Media for Kids Under 16
European lawmakers are calling for a major crackdown on kids’ social media access. The proposal would require parental approval for teens 13-16 and completely block younger children from platforms.
Category: Technology
AWS finally fixes its DNS weak spot after years of outages
AWS is rolling out a DNS resiliency feature specifically for its US East region, which has been the source of numerous service disruptions. The enhancement guarantees key DNS control plane APIs will remain available within 60 minutes during regional outages, allowing customers to redirect traffic to
Is the AI bubble real? Plus attention economics and ADHD trends
This week’s essential reading from Financial Times covers everything from trillion-dollar AI investment debates to what truly captures our attention in the digital age. Plus surprising trends in ADHD diagnoses and a disturbing look at predatory hiring practices. The big question: Are we in an AI bub
Apple Faces $38 Billion Threat in India’s Antitrust Battle
Apple could face up to $38 billion in penalties under India’s new antitrust rules that calculate fines based on a company’s worldwide revenue. The tech giant is fighting back with a constitutional challenge, arguing the approach is disproportionate. At stake is Apple’s control over in-app payments a
Disney Content Returns to Google TV and YouTube
Disney content is finally returning to Google’s platforms after the companies resolved their carriage dispute. The resolution means Disney movies are available again on Google TV and YouTube. Google Play and YouTube purchases will also soon sync with Movies Anywhere again.
Tech’s veteran workers face brutal job market reality
Veteran tech workers who built careers at companies like Microsoft and Amazon are discovering their decades of experience have become liabilities in today’s job market. With layoffs continuing and ageism rampant, many face financial crises and identity questions after applying to hundreds of jobs wi
Japan’s Rapidus Takes On TSMC In 1.4nm Chip Race
Japan’s semiconductor startup Rapidus is accelerating its plans to build a 1.4nm chip manufacturing facility in 2027, putting it ahead of TSMC’s 2028 timeline. The company has secured billions in government and corporate funding while also targeting 1nm development. But can they overcome the yield c
This Common Crystal Gets Better When It Gets Colder
A decades-old material called strontium titanate is showing remarkable properties at near-absolute-zero temperatures. Researchers found it outperforms current cryogenic materials by factors of 3 to 20, opening new possibilities for quantum technologies.
Canada rushes India trade deal as Trump reshapes global alliances
Canada is accelerating trade talks with India despite recent diplomatic tensions over an assassination investigation. The move comes as President Trump’s trade policies push Canada to diversify beyond US markets.
KT and DigitalBridge partner on AI data centers across Asia-Pacific
Korea Telecom is partnering with digital infrastructure investment firm DigitalBridge to develop AI data centers across the Asia-Pacific region. The collaboration aims to address surging demand from global tech companies for AI-optimized infrastructure. Neither company has revealed specific project