A proposed California ballot measure would tax residents worth over $1 billion a one-time 5% levy on their total assets. Tech founders are warning it would force fire sales, crush startups, and trigger a mass exodus of capital and talent from the state.
NordVPN is pushing its NordWhisper protocol as the next evolution in censorship resistance. It’s moving beyond simple obfuscation to encrypt metadata and mimic web traffic, aiming for a fully TLS-based future.
Most of us use AI for basic tasks, but some people are pushing it into truly creative territory. One expert has built a system of over 200 automation scripts and uses AI-generated music to clarify complicated ideas.
The PC-exclusive horror game Buckshot Roulette has sold over 8 million copies, outpacing major AA/AAA titles. However, its promised console port has been delayed from late 2025 to 2026 due to technical hurdles.
MIT Technology Review’s top stories of 2025 revealed a deep public interest in the tangible costs of AI and the future of human biology. Readers were gripped by an unprecedented analysis of AI’s energy use per query and a provocative proposal for ethically sourced “bodyoids” for medical research.
Samsung has begun rolling out compatibility updates for its powerful Good Lock suite. The QuickStar module now supports One UI 8.5, with more updates on the way.
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration can proceed with a massive $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. The decision is a major setback for U.S. tech companies that rely on the program, but legal challenges are far from over.
A new web app called Neon Ichiban is launching as a direct successor to the old Comixology model. It’s backed by major publishers and is all about purchasing and owning your digital comics, not just streaming them.
ServiceNow is making a massive move into cybersecurity, agreeing to acquire Armis for $7.75 billion in cash. The deal, expected to close in late 2026, aims to integrate Armis’s device threat data into ServiceNow’s platform. But it’s a huge, expensive bet in a crowded market.
AI adoption is exploding faster than the internet, reshaping hiring and creating new roles. But most companies are investing billions with minimal returns, while a small group that’s restructuring work is pulling ahead.
