Life360’s new CEO Lauren Antonoff is betting big on remote work while other companies push return-to-office mandates. The family tracking app company is reallocating its entire office budget to travel and in-person meetups. Antonoff calls forced RTO policies “nonsense” and says the secret to remote
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is getting roasted for using blatant AI-generated art and a campaign that players say is fundamentally broken. While multiplayer and Zombies modes receive praise, the single-player experience has been almost universally panned for its bizarre design choices.
Google is launching AI-powered shopping that lets users describe what they want in natural language. The system provides intelligently organized responses with images, pricing, and comparisons. But this new shopping paradigm could seriously tax enterprise systems and practices.
Apple has updated its App Review Guidelines with stricter rules against copycat apps and branding theft. The changes target apps that mimic popular launches like Sora 2 imposters. Developers now face clearer restrictions on using others’ icons, names, and branding.
Linux 6.19 will make AMD’s modern AMDGPU driver the default for older GCN 1.0/1.1 graphics cards. This marks a significant shift in legacy hardware support. Meanwhile, Windows driver changes for RX 5000/6000 series won’t impact the Linux ecosystem.
Thunderbird 145 brings native Microsoft Exchange email support, eliminating the need for third-party add-ons. The update also includes DNS over HTTPS and fixes for annoying bugs like header re-downloading. Calendar and address book integration is planned for early next year.
Valve’s latest Proton release brings massive compatibility improvements to Linux gaming and Steam Deck. The update fixes everything from The Quarry on OLED Decks to Epic Games Store launcher issues. Competitive titles like The Finals and Rocket League also get performance boosts.
Microsoft has confirmed attackers are already exploiting a Windows Kernel zero-day vulnerability that allows privilege escalation. The November Patch Tuesday update addresses 63 vulnerabilities, with several requiring immediate attention from security teams.
WhatsApp will soon let EU users message people on other apps like BirdyChat and Haiket. This interoperability is required by the Digital Markets Act and maintains end-to-end encryption. Users can opt-in to the feature starting in the coming months.
Alibaba is overhauling its flagship AI app to mimic ChatGPT’s interface and capabilities while developing a tokenized payment system for international transactions. The company aims to unify its AI offerings under the Qwen brand and leverage its e-commerce strengths. Over 100 engineers are working o
