Your Browser Is Probably Slowing Down Your PC
A new analysis highlights how everyday browser use, from extensions to hardware settings, secretly degrades system performance. The fix often isn’t a hardware upgrade, but a simple software tune-up.
Month: December 2025
New York’s AI safety law is here, but the fines got slashed
New York has enacted a new law requiring major AI developers to be more transparent about safety. However, the financial penalties for violations were significantly reduced from the original proposal. The move follows similar legislation in California.
Worried Your Home Network Is Hacked? This Free Tool Can Check
GreyNoise, an enterprise cybersecurity firm, has released a free tool for anyone to check their IP address for signs of botnet compromise. It’s a useful first step, but it’s not a complete security solution and can sometimes flag false alarms, especially on mobile broadband networks.
Your Hair Could Soon Be a Better Crime-Solving Tool Than DNA
A new forensic technique analyzes proteins in a single hair strand to create a unique profile, similar to DNA. This method, called proteomic genotyping, works when DNA is unavailable or too degraded to use. It could revolutionize investigations of old crime scenes and natural disasters.
The AI Data Center Power Crisis is Here. The Grid Can’t Keep Up.
The AI boom is crashing into a brick wall: the power grid. With wait times for connections stretching up to seven years, data center operators are scrambling for alternatives. The future is looking modular, fast, and built on-site.
Moore Threads Promises a Gaming GPU Revolution for 2026
Moore Threads has announced its next-gen gaming and AI GPUs, the Lushan and Huashan. The company is making huge performance claims, including a 15x boost in gaming and full DirectX 12 Ultimate support. The first products are slated for a 2026 launch.
FedEx Is Training 500,000 Workers in AI. Here’s Why It Matters.
In a massive corporate upskilling move, FedEx is partnering with Accenture to provide AI training to as many as 500,000 employees. The program aims to build “common AI fluency” across its global, largely frontline workforce. This highlights a crucial new frontier for AI: the shift worker.
Windows 11 Now Shows AI Agent Progress Right on Your Taskbar
Microsoft is testing a new feature for Windows 11 that shows AI agent progress directly on the taskbar. It starts with the Researcher agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot, letting users track long tasks without keeping the app open.
Google Cloud, Red Hat, and CrowdStrike Make Big Moves
The channel saw major strategic plays this week. Google Cloud previewed a partner program overhaul for 2026, while Red Hat and Cyderes made acquisitions to boost AI safety and identity security. CrowdStrike and a Redpanda-Akamai alliance rounded out the big news.
Instacart’s $60 Million FTC Fine Is a Warning to Every App
Instacart is paying a $60 million settlement to the FTC over allegations of false advertising. The agency says the company misled customers on delivery fees, free trials, and its satisfaction guarantee. This is a big deal for the entire gig economy.