Daniel Rowe covers the rules and institutions shaping emerging technology. His focus is on the text behind the announcement: consultations, legislation, enforcement decisions and international agreements. He separates what a policy promises from what it actually requires.
Google has agreed to an $8.25 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging the illegal collection of data from children under the age of 13 via its AdMob software development kit (SDK). The l...
The tech world is abuzz with conflicting reports regarding the release of Google's highly anticipated Pixel 10a. While the device is firmly expected in the Pixel 'a' series tradition, the exact timing...
GitHub is taking a hard look at its security infrastructure, acknowledging that some protective measures, over time, become more of a hindrance than a help. The company's engineering team recently pub...
Copenhagen is embarking on an ambitious, some might say quixotic, quest: severing its digital dependence on Silicon Valley. The effort, driven by concerns over data sovereignty and national security, ...
The idyllic shores of *Animal Crossing: New Horizons* are once again drawing players back, this time with the unexpected arrival of the 3.0 update and the highly anticipated launch of the Switch 2 edi...
The United States government has escalated its ongoing tech rivalry with China by imposing a significant 25% tariff on Nvidia's H200 AI chips destined for the Chinese market. This move, formalized tod...
A critical security vulnerability in the WordPress Modular DS plugin is being actively exploited, posing a significant risk to websites utilizing the popular content management system. The flaw, which...
As we navigate the new year, maintaining health and fitness remains a priority for many. Fortunately, advanced fitness tracking doesn't require breaking the bank. The market for budget-friendly fitnes...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, has signaled aggressive expansion plans with a projected capital expenditure budget between $52 billion and $56 b...
General Motors has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission regarding the automaker's data-sharing practices, concluding a year-long dispute that highlights the growing scrutiny of consu...
Netflix, having waded into the live event streaming arena since March 2023, is openly discussing the technical hurdles it faces, according to *The Wall Street Journal*. CTO Elizabeth Stone and her tea...
ExpressVPN, a leading virtual private network provider, has launched a new promotion offering substantial discounts on its two-year subscription plans. The move, which slashes prices by up to 78 perce...
Sony Interactive Entertainment is kicking off 2026 with a robust refresh to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, offering subscribers a compelling selection of titles starting January 20th. The addition...
The Merach vibration plate, a device that has recently exploded in popularity on TikTok, is now facing scrutiny from both fitness enthusiasts and regulatory bodies. While social media is awash with vi...
The relentless pursuit of faster, more efficient AI computing has led engineers to explore radical designs, including stacking high-bandwidth memory (HBM) directly atop GPUs. While this "ultimate 3D i...
The legal pressure on Google [https://about.google/] is intensifying as The Atlantic [https://www.theatlantic.com/], Penske Media [https://www.penskemedia.com/], and Vox Media [https://www.voxmedia.co...
A newly uncovered security vulnerability is sending ripples through the software world. Threat actors are actively exploiting a DLL side-loading flaw within the widely used c-ares library, a crucia......
Samsung is subtly reshaping its Gaming Hub, signaling a strategic pivot towards enhanced game discovery and social features. The update, rolling out now, appears to emphasize content aggregation an......
Tom's Hardware, a leading resource for PC enthusiasts and tech professionals, has launched a comprehensive user survey aimed at gaining deeper insights into its audience. The survey, announced earlier...
In an era dominated by high-resolution displays and visually intensive web experiences, a surprising trend is emerging: the resurgence of text-based web browsers. What was once considered a relic of t...