Apple Rolls Out Texas Age Verification Tools for Developers
Apple has detailed new developer tools for complying with Texas’s upcoming age verification law. The requirements take effect January 1, 2026 and will impact apps available in the state.
Flash News
Izzy Schwab’s ‘People-First’ Legacy Lives On At D&H
According to CRN, Izzy Schwab, the founder and Chairman Emeritus of D&H Distributing, passed away on January 28th at 90 years old. He built the…
Peloton Lays Off 11% of Staff in Latest Cost-Cutting Move
According to Reuters, Peloton Interactive has cut 11% of its employees in a major cost-cutting move announced on Friday, January 30. The layoffs, which mostly…
Tenable Jumps Into the AI Security Fray, But It’s Getting Crowded
According to Dark Reading, Tenable has launched a new product called Tenable One AI Exposure as an add-on to its exposure management platform. The tool…
Microsoft’s Windows 11 “Do-Over” Promises Focus on What Users Actually Want
According to Computerworld, Microsoft is promising a major course correction for Windows 11 after facing significant user criticism. Pavan Davuluri, the head of Windows and…
NYC Kills Its “Lying” AI Chatbot After It Told Businesses to Break the Law
According to TheRegister.com, New York City has officially killed its Microsoft-powered AI chatbot after it was found to be giving businesses dangerously wrong and illegal…
DOE’s Science Advisory Shakeup Has Researchers Worried
The Department of Energy is consolidating six specialized advisory committees into a single panel. Scientists fear this move will reduce their influence on the $8.24 billion Office of Science budget and major research facilities. The change appears part of a broader trend of reducing career federal
AI Stock Bubble Fears Trigger Market Sell-Off
Major US stock indices experienced significant declines as concerns about artificial intelligence company valuations intensified. The sell-off swept up tech giants and cryptocurrencies alike, with bitcoin briefly falling below $100,000. Wall Street executives warned markets remain vulnerable to subs
Apple’s Finally Making a Budget Mac to Fight Chromebooks
Apple is preparing to enter the low-cost laptop market for the first time with a budget Mac. The device aims to lure customers from Chromebooks and Windows PCs while converting potential iPad buyers.
Shopify’s AI Bet Is Paying Off Big Time
Shopify’s aggressive AI push is delivering staggering results, with traffic from AI tools up seven times since January and purchases attributed to AI-powered search increasing eleven times. The e-commerce platform reported strong Q3 earnings while positioning AI as central to its future strategy acr
Oppo’s Find X9 gets a personal butler – but is it enough?
Oppo is offering personalized support for Find X9 buyers through dedicated service butlers. These experts promise 12-hour response times and proactive assistance. The service is currently available in select Asian markets and Mexico.
Two AI consultancies merge to create global data powerhouse
Data and AI consultancies Indicium and Mesh-AI are merging to create Indicium AI, a new global service provider. The combined company will serve multinational clients across North America, Latin America, and Europe when the merger completes in early 2026.
Rivian’s new robotics spinoff raises $110 million
Rivian has launched its second spinoff company this year, an industrial AI and robotics venture called Mind Robotics. The company has secured $110 million in external seed capital but remains shrouded in mystery about its specific plans.