The UK is planning a major regulatory shift for cryptocurrencies, treating them like traditional financial products. Crypto firms will fall under full Financial Conduct Authority supervision, with legislation targeted for 2027.
Apple is actively developing a high-end iMac Pro powered by the upcoming M5 Max chip, according to leaked internal debug files. The leak also outlines a full slate of future Macs, including MacBook Pros with M6 chips and a mysterious low-cost MacBook with an A18 Pro chip.
The Arm ecosystem for home servers has quietly matured, fixing long-standing issues with hardware support, boot processes, and virtualization. While x86 isn’t going away, Arm is now a smart, efficient choice for a growing range of always-on services.
The European Commission has unveiled a massive €14 billion Horizon Europe work programme for 2026-2027. It’s the final push of the current cycle, focusing heavily on AI, clean industrial tech, and making Europe more attractive to global researchers.
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series got its first two major OS updates, One UI 7 and 8, in a single year. This unusual sprint leaves five more upgrades on the promised seven-year roadmap. The big question now is timing.
Microsoft and AMD are deepening their partnership with a focus on FSR Ray Regeneration, a machine-learning upgrade to ray tracing. The tech aims to deliver better lighting without the performance hit and has already debuted in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, hinting at its role in future Xbox hardware.
Avalue has launched a 3.5-inch single-board computer designed for harsh industrial environments. Its key trick is compatibility with multiple Intel CPU generations, aiming to simplify long-term upgrades for automation and edge AI projects.
Researchers have integrated AI and custom sensors into a commercial bionic hand to create intuitive, autonomous grasping. The system allows users to perform tasks like picking up a cup without conscious thought, addressing a major reason why many abandon their prosthetics.
In a highly unusual move, Samsung’s mobile chief is heading to CES 2026 for a critical meeting. He needs to lock down RAM supply from Micron as prices have skyrocketed, and his own company’s chip division won’t give him a break.
Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional has seen a massive price cut for the holidays. A lifetime license is now just $12.97, down from its regular list price of $249.99.
