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Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao — implications for Binance and US crypto policy President Donald Trump has issued a pardon for Changpeng Zhao (known as "CZ"), the founder of Binance. Zhao previously pleaded guilty to federal money‑laundering charges in 2023, stepped down as CEO and received a four‑month prison sentence; he was released in September 2024. As part of his plea agreement he was barred from involvement with Binance for three years. The White House statement framed the pardon as a reversal of enforcement pursued under the prior administration. Both Zhao and Binance reportedly submitted formal pardon applications by August. Key facts Pardon granted: President Trump pardoned Changpeng Zhao, removing federal penalties tied to his 2023 guilty plea. Prior sentence and restrictions: Zhao pleaded guilty in 2023, served a…

Anthropic’s Claude gets a major memory upgrade — transparent, compartmentalized & editable Anthropic has rolled out a substantial upgrade to Claude’s memory features for paying users. The update adds more transparent, editable memory syntheses, per‑Project memory compartments, and the ability to import and export saved memories from other chatbots — all designed to make Claude more useful while giving users clearer control over what the assistant remembers. The new memory set is optional and controlled via settings: Max subscribers can enable it today, with Pro access following in the coming days. Anthropic says Claude will learn a user’s preferences and work patterns over time so it can provide more helpful, context‑aware responses. What’s new Transparent syntheses: Claude shows an "actual synthesis" of what it has recorded instead of vague summaries,…

Edge’s Copilot Mode adds Copilot Actions, Journeys and optional browsing-history access Microsoft has rolled out notable updates to Edge’s Copilot Mode, bringing features that were teased earlier this year into a US‑only limited preview. The main additions are Copilot Actions (AI‑assisted multi‑step tasks), Journeys (saved research projects you can resume later) and an opt‑in option to let Copilot access your browsing history for more personalized responses. These changes aim to turn Copilot from a passive helper into an active assistant that can complete sequences of steps and remember context across browsing sessions, reducing the need to keep dozens of tabs open. What’s new Copilot Actions: Automates multi‑step tasks like unsubscribing from newsletters or making a restaurant reservation, similar to Actions in the standalone Copilot experience. Journeys: Save a project (research,…

Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Switch 2 delayed to 2026 for performance fixes FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco have delayed the Nintendo Switch 2 port of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition until 2026 to allow additional time for performance adjustments. The move follows public demos where the game showed notable frame‑rate and stuttering issues, especially in handheld mode. The Tarnished Edition is set to include the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion plus new classes, weapons, armor and extra customization for Torrent. FromSoftware also confirmed it is working on a Switch 2 exclusive, The Duskbloods, which is now slated for 2026 as well. Why the delay Public demos at events like Gamescom exposed performance problems — reviewers reported frame drops and inconsistent playable performance on Switch 2 handheld mode. Developer statements say…

Zettel 2.0: Quick Notes adds dictation and a redesigned search overview Zettel, the lean iPhone notes app by developer Alexander Weichart, has been updated to version 2.0. The free app keeps its simple philosophy — storing each note as an individual Markdown file in iCloud Drive rather than in a database — and now introduces a built‑in dictation feature and an improved search overview. The update focuses on speed and hands‑free capture. With the new dictation option you can create notes by voice, which is useful for quick ideas, meeting notes or on‑the‑go capture. The redesigned search view makes it easier to scan and filter existing notes stored in iCloud Drive. What’s new in Zettel 2.0 Dictation: Create notes by speaking — ideal for fast, hands‑free capture. Redesigned search overview:…

macOS 26 (Tahoe): Electron apps reported to cause performance issues Since the rollout of macOS 26 (Tahoe), a growing number of users have reported performance slowdowns when running certain Electron-based applications. Affected apps frequently mentioned include 1Password, Dropbox, Discord and Visual Studio Code. Reports say the apps can feel sluggish or unresponsive even when they appear idle in the background and Activity Monitor shows low CPU usage. The issue appears to be linked to how some Electron apps interact with the new macOS runtime or hardware features, though definitive technical causes and an official fix have not been universally reported yet. Developers and users are troubleshooting with temporary workarounds while monitoring for updates. What users are seeing App UI stutters or input lag when switching back to an Electron app.…

myAudi gets a major redesign: AI integration and seamless app–vehicle–web experience Audi has rolled out a major update to its myAudi iPhone app, redesigning the interface and connecting app, vehicle and web interfaces into a more unified system. The update aims to simplify access to core functions such as navigation, vehicle status and (where supported) digital vehicle access. The new release also adds AI-powered features to help with tasks like contextual suggestions, quick summaries of vehicle information and smarter search through app content. Audi says the goal is to make everyday digital vehicle interactions more intuitive and reduce friction between phone and car. Key changes in the updated myAudi app Unified experience: Smoother integration across the mobile app, in-car systems and web interface for consistent controls and information. AI enhancements:…

Baby Steps isn’t finished — Maxi Boch, audio fixes and what’s next for the walking sim Baby Steps, the walking‑sim from Maxi Boch, Bennett Foddy and Gabe Cuzzillo, launched on September 23, 2025 — but developer Boch says the project still isn’t "done." The debut suffered launch‑day audio sampling and timing issues that affected many of the game’s reactive sounds, a core part of Boch’s audio‑first design. Boch, who previously worked on big music titles like Rock Band and Fantasia: Music Evolved, led the game’s dynamic audio system. The team used a mix of middleware and bespoke tooling to create reactive musical cues tied to Nate’s footsteps; late‑stage problems meant some samples didn't trigger as intended at release. What happened at launch Several audio samples and dynamic cues failed to…

Ubisoft’s Massive offers voluntary buyouts as RedLynx restructures — what it means for Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar Ubisoft is initiating another round of cost-cutting and team realignment. Massive Entertainment — the studio behind The Division, Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — is offering a voluntary buyout program as it refocuses on The Division franchise, the Snowdrop engine and Ubisoft Connect. Separately, Helsinki-based RedLynx announced a proposed restructuring that could affect up to 60 roles. What’s changing at Massive Voluntary buyouts: Framed as a “voluntary career transition program” with financial and career assistance for eligible staff. Who/when: Open to Massive’s Malmö, Sweden team through December 13, primarily targeting employees between projects awaiting new assignments (per local reporting). Refocus areas: The Division series, core tech (Snowdrop) and services…

Ubisoft’s Massive offers voluntary buyouts as RedLynx restructures — what it means for Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar Ubisoft is initiating another round of cost-cutting and team realignment. Massive Entertainment — the studio behind The Division, Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — is offering employees a voluntary buyout program as it refocuses on The Division franchise, the Snowdrop engine and Ubisoft Connect. Separately, Helsinki-based RedLynx announced a proposed restructuring that could affect up to 60 roles. What’s changing at Massive Voluntary buyouts: Framed as a “voluntary career transition program” with financial and career assistance for eligible staff. Where/when: Open to Massive’s Malmö, Sweden team through December 13, primarily targeting employees between projects awaiting new assignments (per local reporting). Focus areas: The Division series, core tech (Snowdrop) and…