Security researchers have uncovered a frighteningly simple attack on WhatsApp. Dubbed “GhostPairing,” it tricks users into giving attackers full, real-time access to their private messages without needing a password.
The open-source NVK Vulkan driver for NVIDIA GPUs is about to get a significant performance upgrade. A key patch series enabling compression support has been merged into the Mesa graphics library, promising better memory efficiency and speed.
A new SEO strategy is exploiting a loophole in how AI agents like ChatGPT pull information. Businesses are creating self-promotional content that the algorithms treat as authoritative. It’s working, but probably not for long.
KDE is reviving its Internet of Things (IoT) development efforts, specifically targeting integration with the popular Home Assistant platform. This news comes alongside details about Plasma 6.6, which will offer a much smoother experience for high-refresh-rate monitors.
Microsoft has confirmed a new bug in its December 2025 Patch Tuesday update, KB5072033, that breaks network connectivity inside the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) when used with certain VPNs. The company says a fix is not expected until the January 2026 update cycle, leaving enterprise users in a
The UK government has outlined plans for the BBC to help the public understand and engage with artificial intelligence. This directive is part of the broadcaster’s charter review for the decade starting in January 2028 and draws direct inspiration from its influential Computer Literacy Project of th
Google is pushing a second, unannounced security update to Pixel phones this December, just two weeks after a major patch. The company hasn’t said what it fixes, but it’s likely a critical hotfix. The move highlights a growing security gap across the Android ecosystem.
Instacart’s stock took a major hit following news of an FTC investigation. The probe focuses on pricing practices and a 2022 AI acquisition that may have led to significant cost differences for shoppers.
Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters faced tough questions about the $27.75-per-share bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Investors have wiped billions off Netflix’s value, skeptical of the deal’s logic and the company’s ability to integrate a legacy studio.
The fundamental economics of data center storage are shifting. New analysis shows high-capacity QLC SSDs now beat HDDs on critical metrics like performance-per-watt and rack density, especially for AI workloads. The era of the spinning disk might be ending.
