The plan for Linux after Torvalds has a kernel of truth: There isn’t one Summary Rupert Goodwins argues that the Linux kernel is an extraordinary, widely deployed piece of software…
Alexa hits snooze on basic functions as alarms and timers KO’d in UK outage Summary On 14 August 2025 a widespread outage left many UK Alexa users unable to set,…
Who made the demo list for Trump’s fast-track nuclear reactor scheme? Summary America’s Department of Energy (DoE) has authorised ten private firms (11 projects) to participate in a Reactor Pilot…
Kodak Says It’ll Figure Things Out and Won’t Shut Down Summary Kodak filed a “going concern” disclosure indicating roughly $500 million in debt obligations due within the next 12 months,…
Ex-PlayStation Boss Says Game Subscription Turns Developers Into ‘Wage Slaves’ Summary Former Sony Worldwide Studios chairman Shawn Layden criticised subscription gaming services such as Xbox Game Pass, arguing they turn…
Apple Returns Blood Oxygen Monitoring to the Latest Apple Watches Summary Apple has reintroduced blood oxygen monitoring in certain Apple Watch models sold in the U.S. by moving the feature’s…
PayPal No Longer Available for Steam Purchases Outside Major Currency Zones Summary PayPal payment processing for Steam has been unavailable in most countries since early July 2025, Valve has confirmed.…
Trump Administration Considers Stake In Intel Summary Reports say the Trump administration is considering taking a stake in Intel to support US-based chip manufacturing. The news pushed Intel’s stock up…
Summary The Guardian reports that rising subscription costs, fractured content libraries, intrusive advertising and regional restrictions are driving viewers back to piracy, especially illicit streaming sites. Data from piracy monitor…
Ex-PlayStation Boss Says Game Subscription Turns Developers Into ‘Wage Slaves’ Summary Former Sony Worldwide Studios chairman Shawn Layden has criticised subscription gaming services (notably Xbox Game Pass) for changing how…
