Open source software is the foundation of everything digital, but being free makes organizations treat it as worthless. New data shows staggering download growth paired with rampant malware and neglected vulnerabilities, creating a massive supply chain crisis.
Google is turning Chrome into an AI agent that can shop for you and plan vacations. The new “auto browse” feature is rolling out now, but major retailers are already suing to block similar AI tools.
The real battle in healthcare AI isn’t for the best chatbot interface. According to Forbes, the $110 billion opportunity is in the complex operational systems that run hospitals and care delivery. Winning means building the connective tissue or the integrated platforms.
Vivaldi has released version 7.8 of its desktop browser, packed with advanced tab multitasking features. The company is explicitly positioning this as an alternative to what it calls the AI babysitters being built by competitors.
Security researchers discovered two malicious AI extensions in the official VSCode Marketplace. The tools, with over 1.5 million installs, secretly exfiltrated entire files and user data to servers in China. Microsoft is investigating, but the extensions were still available for download.
Microsoft’s stock is on track for its worst post-earnings drop in over three years, sinking about 7% after its December-quarter report. Analysts point to high AI-related costs as the culprit, overshadowing strong demand.
Dublin startup Overpath has secured €1.6 million in a funding round led by Elkstone. The company is building an AI-powered platform to help sales teams correct execution errors in real-time, targeting a massive global market.
Building a modern interface for an embedded device doesn’t have to be a nightmare. The open-source LVGL library, paired with Renesas hardware and tools, is lowering the barrier to creating rich HMIs.
The video game giant is targeting its French headquarters for a “voluntary” reduction of up to 200 positions. This follows last week’s massive restructuring that saw studios shuttered, games canceled, and the company’s stock value nosedive.
A major trial is starting in Los Angeles that could change social media forever. A 19-year-old plaintiff says addictive design caused her depression, and this is just the first of many similar cases expected in 2026.
