The Italian Communications Regulatory Agency (AGCOM) has introduced a new age verification rule for pornographic websites accessible within the country. Beginning November 12, a long list of sites – and the companies behind them – must comply with the law or face fines of up to €250,000. Read Entire Article
Smart homes are out, “dumb” homes are the new luxury
Rising costs, privacy concerns, and digital fatigue are fueling an unexpected "dumb home" movement, where simplicity is part of the appeal. Beth McGroarty, vice president of research at the Global Wellness Institute, told Axios that homeowners are moving from "NASA-style setups" toward manual switches, dials, and mechanical controls. The trend,......
Bluesky rolls out dislike feature as user base reaches 40 million
Bluesky recently reached a major milestone, announcing that it now serves 40 million users worldwide. Alongside this achievement, the platform unveiled a series of updates aimed at shaping its digital environment – most notably, the introduction of a Dislike feature designed to improve content personalization across its Discover feed and...
AOC’s 2026 Agon lineup could feature a 1,000 Hz monitor and a 5K 165Hz display
E-sports-focused monitors have seen their refresh rates shoot up in recent times. August saw HKC launch the Ant Esports ANT257PF, the world's first 750Hz gaming monitor, but we're still waiting to see the mystical 1,000Hz model. According to ITHome, it could arrive in 2026. Read Entire Article
User backlash spurs AMD to clarify “maintenance mode” driver updates for Radeon RX 5000 and 6000 GPUs
AMD has revised its approach to software support for its RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 graphics cards, following criticism from PC gamers and industry observers after the company initially announced it was moving these GPUs into a so-called maintenance mode. Read Entire Article
Nexperia’s chip exports are back on, easing one of the weirdest global supply chain standoffs
The decision, announced on Saturday by China's Commerce Ministry, will permit shipments of Nexperia's mature-node chips "in eligible cases," though criteria were not specified. The ministry said the change reflected China's intent to balance national security with global supply stability. It also criticized the Netherlands for what it called "improper......
Startup Besxar partners with SpaceX to manufacture semiconductors in orbit
A Washington, D.C.-based startup has inked a launch agreement with SpaceX to advance semiconductor manufacturing technology by leveraging the unique environment of space. The firm, Besxar, intends to attach experimental payloads to the boosters of Falcon 9 rockets, focusing its research on the benefits of space's vacuum conditions for producing......
Elon Musk says Tesla’s next Roadster could hover or even fly
During Friday's podcast appearance, Musk was pressed by Rogan on the status of Tesla's long-promised Roadster, a model originally introduced in 2017 as the successor to Tesla's inaugural sports car, which ceased production in 2012. Read Entire Article
Automakers scale back EV production as incentives end, but new deals hint at rebound
Electric vehicle sales surged in the United States during the third quarter, but with the expiration of federal incentives, automakers have abruptly adjusted their operations in response to changing policy and market conditions. However, industry analysts note that the mounting cutbacks in the sector may prove temporary as new models......
Meet the robots cleaning parks, fighting fires, and mowing lawns in US cities
Municipal budgets and accountability requirements have slowed adoption, said Peter Stone, a computer science professor at the University of Texas at Austin. "Cities are on relatively tight budgets, and so far, robots aren't making things less expensive," he told The Wall Street Journal. Yet some local governments are finding roles......