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The Web Industry

Big Tech is finally on trial for how it built its algorithms

A teen is suing Meta, TikTok, and YouTube over algorithmic harm – and thousands more cases are waiting
Why it matters: When jurors in Los Angeles walk into a courtroom this week, they'll confront a question technology companies have long sidestepped: can a line of code, an algorithmic feed, or a design pattern cause psychological harm? The case, K.G.M. v. Meta et al., marks the first personal-injury trial to test whether social media platforms themselves – not just the people who use them – bear responsibility for the mental-health fallout of the digital age.
Full story By Skye Jacobs,
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The Web Software

Microsoft 365's latest outage is a reminder that the cloud isn't always there

Users report Microsoft 365 "goes down multiple times a year"
Facepalm: Since launching Windows 365 in 2021, Microsoft has aggressively promoted its cloud PC subscription service, some say to the detriment of local computing. However, recent outages have illustrated the new risks that arise when users and businesses offload their software and files to external servers. Is Windows 365 reliable enough to become a pillar of IT?
Full story By Daniel Sims, 7 comments
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Hardware Industry

Startup claims light-based chip could deliver 10x Nvidia's performance at similar power

First look: Light, not silicon, may define the next leap in computing power. That's the bet Austin-based startup Neurophos is making as it challenges the idea that Moore's Law still governs the pace of performance progress. The company is developing a photonics-driven processor designed to do what decades of transistor scaling can no longer achieve: massive compute throughput without a proportional explosion in energy use.
Full story By Skye Jacobs,
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Product Finder Hardware

Panther Lake-powered Asus Zenbook Duo lands to strong reviews

The new 2026 Asus Zenbook Duo is widely praised for polishing its dual OLED design with stronger battery life. Intel's Panther Lake hardware brings performance gains and impressive integrated graphics. While still expensive, reviewers agree it's a class-leading option for users who need serious screen space on the go.
By Ivan Franco,
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Tech Culture AI

AI tools are the "Iron Man suit" of game development, says Google Cloud exec

Jarvis might approve, but many remain opposed to AI
A hot potato: It's another day, another executive singing the praises of AI and suggesting more people embrace the technology. This time, it's Google Cloud's gaming boss, who boldly compared AI to the Iron Man suit in that it allows people to do things they previously couldn't – like giving them more time to look for a new job, presumably.
Full story By Rob Thubron, 8 comments
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Security The Web

Lawsuit alleges Meta can read WhatsApp messages despite encryption

Plaintiffs cite whistleblowers to argue that end-to-end encryption doesn't work as advertised
Ripple effect: Questions about whether WhatsApp's encryption works as Meta describes have taken center stage in a new international lawsuit filed in a US federal court, where plaintiffs allege that Meta misled billions of users about the privacy of their messages.
Full story By Skye Jacobs, 10 comments
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