Nvidia has released the first 590 series driver for Linux, confirming that several older GPU architectures are no longer supported for Game Ready updates. Security updates will continue, but performance tuning for legacy hardware is ending.
Russian authorities have significantly increased pressure on WhatsApp, with the state communications regulator threatening a total ban of the platform in 2026. This escalation follows months of technical slowdowns and restrictions on voice calls, part of a broader strategy to isolate the domestic internet and transition users to state-controlled alternatives like the new MAX "superapp."
ExpressVPN has released two major updates designed to improve connection speeds and the desktop experience for Mac users. The company introduced a new "Fastest Location" tool for automated server selection and launched a completely native macOS application built with Apple’s Mac Catalyst framework for better performance.
Amazon Web Services has introduced Nova Forge, a specialized platform that allows businesses to build and customize their own AI models using Amazon’s foundation models. By providing a streamlined workflow for training on proprietary data, AWS aims to make high-end AI development more accessible and affordable for enterprises that cannot build models from scratch.
Character.ai has introduced a new interactive Stories feature aimed at retaining teen users, as the platform continues to phase out open ended chatbot conversations for anyone under the age of 18.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z TriFold, a smartphone with three folding screens that opens to a 10 inch main display. The device uses a customized Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, includes a 5600 mAh battery split across its panels, and matches the Galaxy Z Fold 7 camera setup. Sales start in South Korea on December 12, 2025, followed by China, Taiwan, Singapore, UAE, and the US in early 2026.
Microsoft is aware of a bug causing the File Explorer in Windows 11 to flash white when users open or close folders. The issue has been reported widely across recent versions, including the latest Windows Insider builds, and the company is working on fixes to address the visual glitch.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has issued an internal code red alert, directing teams to pause work on ads, shopping features, health agents, and the Pulse personal assistant to focus entirely on making ChatGPT faster, more reliable, and capable of handling a wider range of questions. The move comes as Google’s Gemini 3 model gains ground on benchmarks and user metrics, three years after ChatGPT’s launch prompted Google’s own code red response.
