Roblox is making age verification mandatory for users who want to access its chat features. The process involves facial scanning or ID checks and is being handled by a third-party vendor. This comes after multiple lawsuits over child safety on the platform.
Real estate giant JLL predicts the global data center market will double in capacity by 2030, requiring a staggering $3 trillion in total investment. This “supercycle” is fueled by AI, with inferencing workloads set to dominate. Despite major challenges like grid constraints, JLL insists current met
According to updated data from Valve, Linux has set a new record on Steam, reaching 3.58% of the userbase in December 2025. This marks a significant jump from 2.68% just three months prior, with the end of support for Windows 10 acting as a major catalyst.
The 1996 classic shooter Quake is now officially Steam Deck Verified. This move highlights Valve’s expanding strategy for its compatibility program beyond its own handheld.
CES 2026 kicked off with a press day dominated by AI and chip announcements. While NVIDIA focused on infrastructure and Intel launched Panther Lake, Lego stole some surprise with its first-ever CES reveal.
Chipmaker Marvell is spending $540 million to acquire networking firm XConn Technologies. The move is a direct play to build better infrastructure for AI data centers, where fast connections are everything.
The Open Rights Group is urging UK lawmakers to use a new cybersecurity bill to reduce dependence on US Big Tech. They argue foreign companies controlling digital infrastructure leaves Britain exposed to external political pressure and law.
A security breach at Ledger’s e-commerce partner, Global-e, has exposed customer order and contact details. While financial data and recovery phrases are safe, phishing scams are already circulating. Ledger warns customers to be extremely vigilant.
Schneider Electric is seeing strong adoption of its SF₆-free medium-voltage switchgear across East Africa. The SM AirSeT technology replaces sulphur hexafluoride, a greenhouse gas, with pure air, helping utilities and industries decarbonize.
AMD has officially unveiled its Ryzen AI 400 Series processors, codenamed “Gorgon Point,” at CES 2026. The chips promise major leaps in unplugged performance and AI power, aiming to make x86 laptops truly competitive on battery life.
