Assistive TechnologyCybersecurityLegal Careers

Court Slashes Meta’s NSO Group Damages to $4M But Imposes Permanent WhatsApp Ban

** In a significant legal ruling, a US court has dramatically reduced the financial penalty against NSO Group while imposing a permanent ban on targeting WhatsApp users. The decision comes after six years of litigation between Meta and the Israeli spyware company. According to reports, the injunction requires NSO to delete code related to Meta platforms. **CONTENT:**

Substantial Damages Reduction in Spyware Case

Assistive TechnologyGaming Hardware

Xbox App Adds Handheld Compatibility Indicators as ASUS Updates Armoury Crate for ROG Ally

Microsoft’s Xbox app has been updated with handheld compatibility indicators for select titles, working on both original ROG Ally and new Xbox Ally devices. Meanwhile, ASUS is rolling out a significant Armoury Crate SE update that brings refined Command Center and Xbox Game Bar integration to existing ROG Ally owners.

Xbox App Update Brings Handheld Compatibility Indicators

Microsoft has updated its Xbox PC application to include handheld compatibility indicators for select games, according to reports from Windows Central. The new feature appears when users open a game’s page within the Xbox app and currently shows compatibility tags primarily on first-party titles like Minecraft and Call of Duty.

Cloud ComputingComputer Hardware

AMD Zen 6 CPU Compatibility Confirmed for Existing AM5 Motherboards

AMD’s Zen 6 processors will maintain compatibility with existing AM5 motherboards, according to recent motherboard manufacturer confirmations. Both Asus and Asrock have revealed upcoming B850 boards supporting Zen 6 CPUs. This extends AMD’s platform support commitment through at least 2027.

AMD Zen 6 CPU compatibility with existing AM5 motherboards has been confirmed through recent motherboard manufacturer announcements, providing current Ryzen owners with a clear upgrade path through 2027. The confirmation comes from both Asus and Asrock, who have revealed upcoming B850 motherboards explicitly supporting Zen 6 processors alongside current Zen 4 and upcoming Zen 5 chips. This validation represents a significant commitment to platform longevity from AMD, contrasting with Intel’s planned socket changes for its next-generation processors.

Motherboard Manufacturers Confirm Zen 6 Support