Chinese hackers have been exploiting a maximum-severity flaw in Cisco’s email security appliances since late November. With no patch available, the only fix is a complete rebuild of compromised systems.
A startup called Radiant Nuclear is charging ahead with a portable, 1-megawatt nuclear reactor that fits on a semi-trailer. With over half a billion dollars in funding, they plan to start mass-producing them in Tennessee by 2026. The first units could be powering a U.S. military base by 2028.
Global internet traffic grew nearly 20% in 2025, but much of that growth isn’t human. AI bots are now a major force, while smartphones have officially overtaken PCs for web access, creating a faster but more fragile online world.
Google’s latest Home app update promises to let you move all your Nest devices over with a single tap. This aims to end a notoriously clunky, one-by-one migration process. The feature appears to be in Public Preview for now.
Meta is running a test that limits creators without a Meta Verified subscription to sharing links in just two organic posts per month. The company says it’s a limited test to see if increased link-sharing adds value for paying subscribers, but creators are already frustrated.
Android is getting new system-level tools to manage satellite connectivity. A Quick Settings tile will show availability, and a new page will list all compatible apps. This move aims to bring order to a fragmented feature.
Verizon just struck a deal to use over 4,400 new cell towers from Array, the infrastructure company that bought US Cellular’s assets. This follows T-Mobile’s similar move for 2,000 towers back in May. It’s a necessary step, but the impact for most users will be incremental.
In a new experiment, Meta is limiting link posts for professional accounts and Pages to encourage subscriptions. The test highlights the platform’s ongoing shift away from the open web.
ZTE is in talks with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve a long-running foreign bribery investigation. The potential settlement could exceed $1 billion, adding to the massive $2 billion fine the company paid during the Trump administration.
The first iOS 26.3 beta is here, and it’s surprisingly focused on Android. Apple is testing a new, easier way to switch from iPhone to Android, developed with Google. It also adds notification forwarding for third-party smartwatches, but only in Europe.
