Pakistan has officially launched a licensing system for VPN providers, granting approval to five local companies. The government claims this enhances cybersecurity, but critics worry it’s another step toward total internet control. Users now face a choice between potentially monitored local VPNs or
Tesla appears to be reversing its long-standing position against Apple CarPlay support. The move comes despite CEO Elon Musk’s previous objections and even lawsuits against Apple. Other automakers are moving in the opposite direction, making Tesla’s potential shift particularly notable.
European Union officials are circulating draft plans to significantly expand the direct oversight powers of the European Securities & Markets Authority. The watchdog would gain authority over “significant” clearing houses, depositories, trading venues, and crypto firms. An independent executive boar
Spotify is tackling a common audiobook problem with AI-generated recaps that work like TV show “previously on” segments. The feature requires 15-20 minutes of listening before activating and updates as you progress through the book.
IBM unveiled two new quantum processors that could deliver quantum advantage by 2026. The Nighthawk chip will feature 120 qubits, while experimental Loon processor demonstrates key fault-tolerant components. Both represent IBM’s ambitious timeline to beat competitors in the quantum computing race.
Cerebras is partnering with Guyana’s government to build a 100MW AI data center, the first under its new “Cerebras for Nations” initiative. The facility will be powered by nearby gas-to-energy infrastructure and deploy Cerebras’ CS-3 AI clusters. This marks Guyana’s entry into the data center market
New research reveals tariffs are masking underlying inflation that’s actually at the Federal Reserve’s target. This could mean faster interest rate cuts, but the Fed faces a tricky policy decision about whether to ignore temporary price hikes.
Cold plasma technology is transforming textile manufacturing with sustainable surface modifications that traditional chemical processes can’t achieve. This innovation could dramatically reduce the industry’s environmental footprint while improving fabric performance.
Microsoft is contributing a new RAMDAX driver to the upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel for DEC Alpha systems. Meanwhile, the aging architecture has gained a new maintainer after years of minimal development activity. These developments signal renewed interest in maintaining compatibility with hardware that
Amazon is making it much harder to install unauthorized apps on Fire TV devices. The new Fire TV Stick 4K Select runs Vega OS, which prevents sideloading entirely. This represents a major shift in Amazon’s approach to piracy on its platform.
