Opera’s iOS browser has exploded in Europe since the Digital Markets Act took effect. The company reports a 5-fold increase in active users in key markets like France, directly attributing growth to Apple’s new browser choice requirements.
A retired Microsoft engineer who created Task Manager has released a scathing critique of modern Windows. Dave Plummer argues the OS “sucks” for experienced users who need more control and fewer distractions.
Autonomous freight company Bot Auto has secured a comprehensive insurance program through Marsh, enabling daily driverless operations between Houston and San Antonio. This represents a significant step toward commercial viability for autonomous trucking. The insurance covers everything from auto lia
Spotify is addressing two of users’ biggest complaints by launching music videos in the US and Canada after a beta in 11 countries. The streaming giant is also finally fixing its notoriously unreliable shuffle feature with a new “Fewer Repeats” mode that considers your recent listening history.
Payment processor Checkout.com was hit by ShinyHunters ransomware group but refused to pay the extortion demand. Instead, the company will donate the ransom amount to fund cybercrime research at Carnegie Mellon and Oxford University.
Google is supercharging NotebookLM with a new Deep Research feature that acts like a personal research assistant. The tool can automatically browse websites and generate detailed reports while you continue working. Support for additional file types like Google Sheets and Microsoft Word documents is
OnePlus has officially launched its latest flagship phone in markets outside China, but US customers face an indefinite wait. The delay stems from FCC certification holdups caused by the recent government shutdown. While pricing starts at $899.99, there’s no timeline for when Americans can actually
Chell Instruments has upgraded its miniature pressure scanners with CAN-FD support as standard. The enhanced protocol offers data transfer rates up to five times faster than traditional CAN. This upgrade targets automotive and aerodynamics clients in motorsport who require real-time monitoring of cr
QAD has launched its QAD Adaptive ERP release powered by Champion AI, an agentic platform designed to drive immediate action across manufacturing operations. The system promises measurable ROI in weeks rather than months through automated inventory optimization and rapid implementation.
Researchers at UC Davis have created a Stirling engine that generates power using temperature differences between Earth and deep space. Their prototype produced 400 milliwatts per square meter and successfully ventilated a greenhouse. The university has filed a provisional patent for the design.
