Tails 7.2 brings significant quality-of-life improvements to the privacy-focused operating system. The update includes vertical tabs, tab grouping, and better hardware compatibility through Linux kernel 6.12.57.
Google is walking back its controversial Android sideloading restrictions after significant developer and user backlash. The company now says it will create an “advanced flow” for users with “higher risk tolerance” who want to bypass verification requirements. Details remain unclear, but this repres
Redfin just launched an AI-powered conversational search tool that lets homebuyers describe what they want in natural language. The chatbot asks clarifying questions and learns from user conversations to deliver better recommendations over time. Early testing shows users view nearly twice as many ho
The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain has filed a legal claim against Rockstar Games following the termination of 34 workers. The union alleges this constitutes union busting after workers reached the 10% unionization threshold. Rockstar refused to meet with the union, forcing the legal ac
MX Linux 25 “Infinity” is now available based on Debian 13 with seven different download options. The controversial change? You now choose between systemd and sysvinit at download time rather than boot time. The distro maintains its excellent Xfce configuration while adding new installer features.
Turns out many Windows 10 PCs flagged as incompatible with Windows 11 actually have the necessary hardware. The issue often comes down to disabled security settings that can be enabled in minutes. With some BIOS tweaks, you might be able to upgrade that “incompatible” machine after all.
Hero, founded by former Meta employees, announced an autocompletion SDK that fills in AI prompts based on context. The technology could reduce back-and-forth with chatbots by 90% and is currently invite-only for developers. The startup secured $3 million in additional funding led by Forerunner Ventu
Airbnb is testing a new partnership with Instacart that lets guests order groceries through the Airbnb app before their stay. The pilot launches in January in Phoenix, Orlando, and Los Angeles. Hosts who stock the groceries get $25 per order plus a $100 first-order bonus.
Microsoft released an out-of-band emergency update to fix a broken enrollment wizard that prevented Windows 10 users from accessing Extended Security Updates. The failure occurred right after Windows 10’s free support ended on October 14, requiring urgent action. Affected users must now install KB50
Google Messages is rolling out a new Remix feature that lets you transform photos using AI without leaving the app. Powered by Gemini’s Nano Banana model, it’s currently available in seven countries including the US and UK. The feature appears as a peeled banana icon when you press and hold images.
