Windows 11 is about to Split

Microsoft's next Windows 11 update (26H1) will only work on ARM-based Snapdragon X2 devices, creating a split in the Windows ecosystem with different update paths. Meta and YouTube face a California lawsuit over allegedly designing addictive features targeting children, with arguments focusing on algorithmic design rather than content liability. Discord responds to backlash over age verification requirements, Google launches tools for removing non-consensual images from search, and Meta introduces a "Dear Algo" feature for customizing Threads feeds. A hacktivist exposed over 536,000 payment records from a Ukrainian stalkerware company, while Mr. Beast's company acquired Step, a financial services app for teens.