The fight to lead the Republican Party after Donald Trump is already heating up. At Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, Erika Kirk endorsed VP JD Vance for 2028, but the event revealed deep internal divisions.
ZFS is a rock-solid filesystem, but using it on a generic Linux distro can be a recipe for breakage and maintenance woes. The core issue stems from Oracle’s licensing and the resulting need for external kernel modules. The solution? Use an OS built for it.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
TikTok and ByteDance have signed binding agreements to form a new U.S. joint venture, averting a ban. The deal, set to close on Jan. 22, gives Oracle, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi’s MGX significant control, with Oracle becoming the “trusted security partner.”
In an industry obsessed with more content, a standout developer’s key advice is to cut, not add. Sandfall Interactive, creator of the acclaimed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, told Phantom Blade Zero’s director that their focus for the final stretch is deletion and polish. It’s a refreshing take in an
Sam Altman says OpenAI has entered emergency “code red” mode several times in 2024. The triggers were the launches of Google’s Gemini 3 and China’s DeepSeek models, which forced rapid product shifts.
