A CNET reporter uploaded a bare-faced selfie to Noom’s new AI tool, which estimated her biological age at 44—seven years older than her actual age of 37. The experience revealed both the intriguing promise and the commercial limitations of these instant health-scanning apps.
In a dramatic escalation, X has terminated the European Commission’s advertising account. The move comes days after the EU fined the platform $140 million and accused it of exploiting a now-patched ad feature.
As browsers add AI agents that can act on your behalf, the security risks are huge. Google is outlining how it plans to use observer models and strict user consent to keep Chrome’s upcoming features in check.
Microsoft is pushing ahead with its plan to turn Windows into an “agentic” AI operating system. The latest Insider builds now include a public preview of native support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), the standard that lets AI agents interact with apps and tools.
Australia is banning children under 16 from major social media platforms starting December 10, 2025. Apple is rolling out developer tools, like a Declared Age Range API, to help apps comply and avoid massive fines.
IBM is making a massive $11 billion move to acquire Confluent, a leader in real-time data streaming. The deal sent Confluent’s stock soaring and highlights the critical infrastructure needed for enterprise AI. It’s a clear signal that the battle for AI dominance is heating up.
Quilt, a startup making sleek, software-driven heat pumps, has secured $20 million in new funding. The company plans to use the capital to expand its sales footprint beyond the 16 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces where it’s already installed units.
AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU has been spotted running on an ASUS B850 motherboard, signaling a launch is near. The chip, expected at CES 2026, will feature 8 cores, 96MB of L3 cache, and a 400 MHz clock speed increase over its predecessor.
IBM is making its biggest acquisition in years, buying data infrastructure firm Confluent for $11 billion. The deal, announced at a 50% premium to Confluent’s recent share price, is a direct play to capture more of the booming AI and real-time data market.
New data shows Samsung is tightening its grip on the foldable phone market, but the segment remains a niche. The company now commands nearly two-thirds of all global shipments, leaving rivals like Huawei far behind.
