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.
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.
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.
The old model of accepting any payment from any buyer is collapsing. Now, suppliers are using granular rules and digital lockboxes to turn payments into a strategic tool for managing margins and working capital.
Samsung’s handy Math Solver feature in Samsung Notes, previously limited to tablets and high-end phones, appears to be rolling out more widely. A leaked version of One UI 8.5 shows it working on a standard Galaxy S23, hinting at a broader 2025 release.
Crypto has been dominated by speculative cycles, from NFTs to 27 million memecoins. But beneath the noise, stablecoins and AI integration are driving real utility. Institutional investors are finally betting on the underlying technology, not just the casino.
The next Linux kernel release is packing some practical improvements. A change to the printk system could significantly speed up boot times for some machines, while Rust driver support takes a meaningful step forward.
