Lawmakers argue the rule could make the web safer for children, while privacy advocates warn that OS-level age flags normalize user-level tracking.

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California has taken a major step into the evolving debate over how to protect minors online, approving a far-reaching law that will change how digital platforms handle age data.

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The law's broad definition of an "operating system provider" pulls in not just Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, but Linux distributions and Valve's SteamOS.

A new California state law requires all operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, to have an age verification system during setup.

Assembly Bill 1043 becomes a law in California in January 2027, and will require every operating system to have age verification in account setup.

SteamOS 3.9 tested against Windows on the ROG Flow Z13 KJP, with benchmarks in Cyberpunk 2077 and Elden Ring at high settings ...

CIQ Launches RLC Pro, Redefining the Enterprise Linux Standard for the Next Generation of Infrastructure Commercially supported offering unifies open source availability and enterprise capabilities in ...

Do you have an old Chromebook that's no longer able to be updated or run your favorite programs? You may still be able to get some use out of it.

NVIDIA job listings point to deeper Linux investment, with Vulkan and Proton performance now clearly part of the company’s broader graphics strategy.