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Linux backlash leads to California law change on age verification
By Craig Hale published
OS vendors have been mandated to request use age brackets since late 2025, but Linux systems could be exempt if this amendment bill is enforced.

Nvidia CEO says he's fine paying the ‘highest taxes in the world'
By Mike Moore published
As tech CEOs flee California to avoid higher taxes, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says he doesn't mind paying.

California's age verification law is proving controversial — here's why
By Darren Allan published
The legislation might prove to be a real headache for some Linux distros.

Trump administration wants to use federal power to challenge state AI laws
By Ellen Jennings-Trace published
States trying to regulate AI could be overruled by Trump’s federal task force.

Microsoft settles lawsuit claiming it punished employees for taking protected time off
By Craig Hale published
Microsoft could have to pay affected workers millions of dollars in compensation.

California wants to introduce a law that will force workers to disconnect from work
By Craig Hale published
Workers in the Golden State could soon have the legal “right to disconnect” outside of working hours.

Intel cuts hundreds of US workers just in time for Christmas
By Craig Hale published
More than 300 workers are days away from their final shift at Intel as job cuts land just in time for Christmas.

Self-driving cars could get these turquoise taillights to warn you when they’re in autonomous mode
By Leon Poultney published
Mercedes-Benz is the first automaker to be permitted the use of marker lights on highly autonomous vehicles in California and Nevada.
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