RSS co-creator launches new protocol for AI data licensing
A group of technologists and web publishers, led by RSS co-creator Eckart Walther, has launched the Real Simple Licensing (RSL) protocol to address the AI industry's training data licensing issues, prompted by lawsuits like Anthropic’s $1.5 billion copyright settlement. RSL enables scalable data licensing by allowing publishers to set terms in their "robots.txt" files and negotiate royalties through the RSL Collective, supported by major publishers like Reddit, Yahoo, and Quora. While some publishers already have individual deals, RSL aims to simplify licensing for smaller entities. Challenges remain, as tracking data usage in AI models is complex, and AI companies may resist paying for data traditionally accessed for free. RSL’s creators are optimistic, citing industry leaders’ calls for such a system.
A group of technologists and web publishers, led by RSS co-creator Eckart Walther, has launched the Real Simple Licensing (RSL) protocol to address the AI industry's training data licensing issues, prompted by lawsuits like Anthropic’s $1.5 billion copyright settlement. RSL enables scalable data licensing by allowing publishers to set terms in their "robots.txt" files and negotiate royalties through the RSL Collective, supported by major publishers like Reddit, Yahoo, and Quora. While some publishers already have individual deals, RSL aims to simplify licensing for smaller entities. Challenges remain, as tracking data usage in AI models is complex, and AI companies may resist paying for data traditionally accessed for free. RSL’s creators are optimistic, citing industry leaders’ calls for such a system.
Hyprland 0.51 Compositor Released With Reworked Gesture System, New Animations
Hyprland 0.51, a new feature release for the Wayland compositor, introduces a more flexible gesture system, including revamped trackpad gestures with customizable 1:1 finger/modifier/direction settings. It adds new configuration options, per-device scroll factor settings, DPMS animations, fade in/out animations for Wayland-native pop-ups, and defaults to 8-bit color screensharing to resolve issues with Chromium and Firefox. The release also includes various bug fixes and additional improvements.
Hyprland 0.51, a new feature release for the Wayland compositor, introduces a more flexible gesture system, including revamped trackpad gestures with customizable 1:1 finger/modifier/direction settings. It adds new configuration options, per-device scroll factor settings, DPMS animations, fade in/out animations for Wayland-native pop-ups, and defaults to 8-bit color screensharing to resolve issues with Chromium and Firefox. The release also includes various bug fixes and additional improvements.
Pixel 10 fights AI fakes with new Android photo verification tech
Google is bringing C2PA Content Credentials to Pixel 10 and Google Photos. Every photo taken on Pixel 10 will carry a secure, verifiable record of how it was created and whether it’s been edited or AI-generated.
The system uses cryptographic signing, secure key storage in the Titan M2 chip, one-time keys for each image, and on-device trusted timestamps. This ensures photos can’t be tampered with, while protecting user privacy. Google says this helps fight misinformation and deepfakes by offering trusted proof of authenticity. For now, it’s Pixel 10-only, but Google plans to expand it to more Android devices.
Google is bringing C2PA Content Credentials to Pixel 10 and Google Photos. Every photo taken on Pixel 10 will carry a secure, verifiable record of how it was created and whether it’s been edited or AI-generated.
The system uses cryptographic signing, secure key storage in the Titan M2 chip, one-time keys for each image, and on-device trusted timestamps. This ensures photos can’t be tampered with, while protecting user privacy. Google says this helps fight misinformation and deepfakes by offering trusted proof of authenticity. For now, it’s Pixel 10-only, but Google plans to expand it to more Android devices.
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Nintendo Switch emulator Eden is now available on the Google Play Store
Eden is now officially listed on the Google Play Store for Android 11+ devices, a significant milestone for Switch emulators. Built from Yuzu’s open-source code after its shutdown by Nintendo, Eden was created by developers who left the Citron project. While its Play Store presence increases visibility, it also risks attracting Nintendo’s attention.
Eden is now officially listed on the Google Play Store for Android 11+ devices, a significant milestone for Switch emulators. Built from Yuzu’s open-source code after its shutdown by Nintendo, Eden was created by developers who left the Citron project. While its Play Store presence increases visibility, it also risks attracting Nintendo’s attention.
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The next 20: Powering the future of entertainment together at Made on YouTube
YouTube is introducing new AI-powered tools for creators, announced at its "Made on YouTube" event. These tools will help with video creation and editing, especially for Shorts. YouTube Studio will also get new AI features. Other updates include improved live streaming, new podcasting tools, and more features for YouTube Music. The platform is also making it easier for creators to work with brands.
YouTube is introducing new AI-powered tools for creators, announced at its "Made on YouTube" event. These tools will help with video creation and editing, especially for Shorts. YouTube Studio will also get new AI features. Other updates include improved live streaming, new podcasting tools, and more features for YouTube Music. The platform is also making it easier for creators to work with brands.
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Google Introduces a New Search Bar for Windows
Google has launched a new experimental app for Windows that provides a faster and more integrated search experience. Currently available on personal accounts via Google’s Search Labs. You can use the keyboard shortcut Alt + Space to search from anywhere on your computer. The app also includes Google Lens and an AI mode for deeper, AI-powered responses.
Google has launched a new experimental app for Windows that provides a faster and more integrated search experience. Currently available on personal accounts via Google’s Search Labs. You can use the keyboard shortcut Alt + Space to search from anywhere on your computer. The app also includes Google Lens and an AI mode for deeper, AI-powered responses.
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Firefox DNS privacy: Faster than ever, now on Android
Firefox now offers DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) on Android, providing encrypted DNS for enhanced privacy. This feature, available in Firefox 143, is currently opt-in but may become the default in some regions after performance testing. In 2025, Firefox, in partnership with CIRA and Akamai, has made DoH lookups 61% faster, making them nearly as fast as native DNS. This ensures that users can enjoy the privacy benefits of DoH without a significant impact on performance. Mozilla remains committed to user privacy and transparency, giving users control over their DoH settings and ensuring that their DNS resolvers adhere to strict privacy standards.
Firefox now offers DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) on Android, providing encrypted DNS for enhanced privacy. This feature, available in Firefox 143, is currently opt-in but may become the default in some regions after performance testing. In 2025, Firefox, in partnership with CIRA and Akamai, has made DoH lookups 61% faster, making them nearly as fast as native DNS. This ensures that users can enjoy the privacy benefits of DoH without a significant impact on performance. Mozilla remains committed to user privacy and transparency, giving users control over their DoH settings and ensuring that their DNS resolvers adhere to strict privacy standards.
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Readest is an open-source ebook reader designed for immersive and deep reading experiences. Built as a modern rewrite of Foliate, it leverages Next.js 15 and Tauri v2 to deliver a smooth, cross-platform experience across macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, and the Web.
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After over a year of development and seven alpha releases System76 has released the beta version of its COSMIC desktop with Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS beta
The new COSMIC desktop is written in Rust and features a revamped file manager, a new application launcher with web search and a calculator, and advanced window tiling and stacking. The default applications have been updated to COSMIC-specific versions, replacing many of the previous GNOME apps.
Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Beta is based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and is powered by the Linux 6.16 kernel and Mesa 25.1.5 graphics stack. As these are pre-release versions, they are not recommended for production environments. The beta is available for download for both Intel/AMD and NVIDIA systems.
The new COSMIC desktop is written in Rust and features a revamped file manager, a new application launcher with web search and a calculator, and advanced window tiling and stacking. The default applications have been updated to COSMIC-specific versions, replacing many of the previous GNOME apps.
Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Beta is based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and is powered by the Linux 6.16 kernel and Mesa 25.1.5 graphics stack. As these are pre-release versions, they are not recommended for production environments. The beta is available for download for both Intel/AMD and NVIDIA systems.
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Windows 10 extended support is now free, but only in Europe
Microsoft is now offering free extended security updates (ESU) for Windows 10, but only for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). This decision was made after pressure from consumer groups. For users outside the EEA, the ESU program still requires a payment of around $30, the use of Microsoft Rewards points, or syncing with OneDrive. While the updates are free for EEA users, a Microsoft account is still necessary to enroll and receive them. This extends security support for Windows 10 in the EEA for an additional year, until October 2026.
Microsoft is now offering free extended security updates (ESU) for Windows 10, but only for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). This decision was made after pressure from consumer groups. For users outside the EEA, the ESU program still requires a payment of around $30, the use of Microsoft Rewards points, or syncing with OneDrive. While the updates are free for EEA users, a Microsoft account is still necessary to enroll and receive them. This extends security support for Windows 10 in the EEA for an additional year, until October 2026.
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Brave updates its AI-powered search with a detailed answers feature
Brave has enhanced its AI-powered search engine with a "detailed answers" feature, expanding its Ask Brave tool, which already handles over 15 million daily responses. Launched on September 29, 2025, this update delivers in-depth, report-style answers to complex queries, triggered automatically or via an "Ask" button, the Ask tab, or by appending "??" to searches. The feature offers structured, conversational responses with embedded videos, news, products, and images, rivaling outputs from ChatGPT or Perplexity. Users can reformat answers or continue chats, with Brave’s API ensuring accurate, privacy-focused results and encrypted conversations deleted after 24 hours. This positions Brave’s search as a privacy-first alternative to competitors like Google’s AI mode, with plans for further AI enhancements underway.
Brave has enhanced its AI-powered search engine with a "detailed answers" feature, expanding its Ask Brave tool, which already handles over 15 million daily responses. Launched on September 29, 2025, this update delivers in-depth, report-style answers to complex queries, triggered automatically or via an "Ask" button, the Ask tab, or by appending "??" to searches. The feature offers structured, conversational responses with embedded videos, news, products, and images, rivaling outputs from ChatGPT or Perplexity. Users can reformat answers or continue chats, with Brave’s API ensuring accurate, privacy-focused results and encrypted conversations deleted after 24 hours. This positions Brave’s search as a privacy-first alternative to competitors like Google’s AI mode, with plans for further AI enhancements underway.
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Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 4.5 in latest bid for AI agents and coding supremacy
Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4.5, launched as the top coding model, excels in reasoning, math, and sustained focus on complex tasks for over 30 hours, surpassing Opus 4. Its preview-exclusive “Imagine with Claude” feature, available to Max subscribers, dynamically generates interactive apps and code in real time, like an evolving interface for “William Shakespeare’s computer.” It’s the first in Anthropic’s lineup to replicate the Claude website, earning praise for enhanced domain knowledge in fields like finance and medicine. Available in Claude apps, API, and Claude Code, it costs $3 input/$15 output per million tokens, with the new Claude Agent SDK for AI agents. File creation tools and a Chrome extension are planned for wider release.
Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4.5, launched as the top coding model, excels in reasoning, math, and sustained focus on complex tasks for over 30 hours, surpassing Opus 4. Its preview-exclusive “Imagine with Claude” feature, available to Max subscribers, dynamically generates interactive apps and code in real time, like an evolving interface for “William Shakespeare’s computer.” It’s the first in Anthropic’s lineup to replicate the Claude website, earning praise for enhanced domain knowledge in fields like finance and medicine. Available in Claude apps, API, and Claude Code, it costs $3 input/$15 output per million tokens, with the new Claude Agent SDK for AI agents. File creation tools and a Chrome extension are planned for wider release.
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Opera launches its AI browser, but you’ll have to pay to try it
Opera’s AI browser, Neon, is available starting today for a limited number of users at $19.90/month. Announced in May, Neon features AI agents like Tasks (a dedicated workspace) and Do (handles web browsing within Tasks). Users can save AI instructions in Cards. Others must join a waitlist. Neon is marketed as a “next generation AI browser,” but faces competition from Perplexity’s Comet, OpenAI’s ChatGPT Agent, Atlassian’s Dia, and Google’s Gemini-enabled Chrome features.
Opera’s AI browser, Neon, is available starting today for a limited number of users at $19.90/month. Announced in May, Neon features AI agents like Tasks (a dedicated workspace) and Do (handles web browsing within Tasks). Users can save AI instructions in Cards. Others must join a waitlist. Neon is marketed as a “next generation AI browser,” but faces competition from Perplexity’s Comet, OpenAI’s ChatGPT Agent, Atlassian’s Dia, and Google’s Gemini-enabled Chrome features.
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Ubuntu Reveal Codename of Next Year’s 26.04 LTS
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, codenamed "Resolute Raccoon", honors the late Debian/Ubuntu developer Steve Langasek. Set for release in April 2026, it will feature GNOME 50, default Prompting Client, Showtime replacing Totem, and enhanced TPM-backed disk encryption. The LTS offers 5 years of standard desktop support (3 years hardware enablement) and 5 additional years of security updates via Ubuntu Pro. The codename follows Ubuntu’s adjective-animal tradition, blending whimsy with practical development utility.
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, codenamed "Resolute Raccoon", honors the late Debian/Ubuntu developer Steve Langasek. Set for release in April 2026, it will feature GNOME 50, default Prompting Client, Showtime replacing Totem, and enhanced TPM-backed disk encryption. The LTS offers 5 years of standard desktop support (3 years hardware enablement) and 5 additional years of security updates via Ubuntu Pro. The codename follows Ubuntu’s adjective-animal tradition, blending whimsy with practical development utility.
Panther Lake sets stage for Intel's 2 nm comeback
Intel's Panther Lake processors, built on 18A (2nm-class) with PowerVia and RibbonFET, offer 15% better performance-per-watt and 30% higher density. Production began in Arizona, with the notebook launch set for CES 2026. These chips feature a multi-die design with 8- or 16-core configurations (including 4 P-cores and up to 8 E-cores), a 50 TOPS NPU, and an Xe3 GPU. They support 4x Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, up to 128GB DDR5-7200 memory, a 15–45W TDP range, and deliver 180 TOPS AI performance. Overall, Panther Lake outperforms Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake but still trails AMD and Qualcomm in AI TOPS and memory bandwidth.
Intel's Panther Lake processors, built on 18A (2nm-class) with PowerVia and RibbonFET, offer 15% better performance-per-watt and 30% higher density. Production began in Arizona, with the notebook launch set for CES 2026. These chips feature a multi-die design with 8- or 16-core configurations (including 4 P-cores and up to 8 E-cores), a 50 TOPS NPU, and an Xe3 GPU. They support 4x Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, up to 128GB DDR5-7200 memory, a 15–45W TDP range, and deliver 180 TOPS AI performance. Overall, Panther Lake outperforms Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake but still trails AMD and Qualcomm in AI TOPS and memory bandwidth.
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Figma partners with Google to add Gemini AI to its design platform
Figma has partnered with Google to integrate Gemini AI models, including Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini 2.0, and Imagen 4, into its collaborative design platform, enhancing AI capabilities for its 13 million monthly active users. Leveraging Google Cloud infrastructure, the integration enables faster image creation and editing through text prompts, streamlining design workflows. Key features include up to 50% reduced latency in tools like "Make Image", improving efficiency for product designers and teams. This move aligns with Google’s broader push to expand AI adoption, as seen with Gemini Enterprise and partnerships with companies like GAP and Klarna. While no specific rollout timeline was provided, the collaboration underscores Figma’s commitment to evolving its AI offerings to meet growing demands in the design industry.
Figma has partnered with Google to integrate Gemini AI models, including Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini 2.0, and Imagen 4, into its collaborative design platform, enhancing AI capabilities for its 13 million monthly active users. Leveraging Google Cloud infrastructure, the integration enables faster image creation and editing through text prompts, streamlining design workflows. Key features include up to 50% reduced latency in tools like "Make Image", improving efficiency for product designers and teams. This move aligns with Google’s broader push to expand AI adoption, as seen with Gemini Enterprise and partnerships with companies like GAP and Klarna. While no specific rollout timeline was provided, the collaboration underscores Figma’s commitment to evolving its AI offerings to meet growing demands in the design industry.
ChatGPT Leak Hints User-To-User DMs Are Coming Soon
OpenAI is developing user-to-user DMs for ChatGPT, codenamed "Calpico", enabling collaboration like brainstorming and group chats. Found in the Android beta, features include sharing chats, inviting/blocking users, and notifications, with private memories protected. However, there’s no confirmation of end-to-end encryption (E2EE), raising privacy concerns given OpenAI’s data practices (e.g., AI training, monitoring, past leaks). Without E2EE, unlike competitors, this could undermine trust in ChatGPT’s "everything app" ambitions.
OpenAI is developing user-to-user DMs for ChatGPT, codenamed "Calpico", enabling collaboration like brainstorming and group chats. Found in the Android beta, features include sharing chats, inviting/blocking users, and notifications, with private memories protected. However, there’s no confirmation of end-to-end encryption (E2EE), raising privacy concerns given OpenAI’s data practices (e.g., AI training, monitoring, past leaks). Without E2EE, unlike competitors, this could undermine trust in ChatGPT’s "everything app" ambitions.
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