Google has rushed out a critical December 2025 software update for all supported Pixel phones after confirming two Android vulnerabilities are being actively exploited. The U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA has ordered federal employees to update their devices by December 23 or stop using them.
ZTE is doubling down on AI and partnerships in Latin America, hosting a major forum in Sao Paulo and signing a deal with a university and a local operator. The move highlights the region’s growing importance in the global tech infrastructure race.
A new study analyzing data from over 5,600 adults finds a clear correlation between using social AI chatbots and poorer mental well-being. The researchers caution this suggests people may be turning to AI to cope with existing emotional challenges, not that the tech itself is causing harm.
The trio behind Raylu, an AI startup for private-market investors, just raised $8 million. They say their friendship is their secret weapon, sealed with a pact to share a beer if the venture fails.
SES and Intelsat were awarded the 2025 SpaceNews Icon Award for Deal of the Year. The merger, finalized this summer, combines their fleets to create a multi-orbit broadband giant aimed at competing with SpaceX’s Starlink.
Apple’s AI leadership is undergoing a shakeup. According to a new report, the executive in charge of AI has left after his team’s indecision delayed a key Siri upgrade into 2026.
Snowflake is set to report earnings on Wednesday, with the Street expecting $1.184 billion in revenue. The report comes just after MongoDB surged 25% on a strong quarter, highlighting demand in the cloud data infrastructure space.
Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine faces a performance hurdle. According to new testing, 8GB graphics cards perform significantly worse on SteamOS than on Windows 11, especially in demanding games. The company is working on video memory management fixes, but the issue highlights a new challenge for its
VS Code dominates, but it’s not the best tool for every job. A new wave of open-source editors is outperforming it in key areas like raw speed, privacy, and handling massive workloads. It’s time to match your editor to your actual needs.
The next version of the popular desktop Linux distro has been christened Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena.” The beta is slated for a mid-December release, bringing a host of user-friendly features like pausable file operations and in-app text messaging.
