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.

And now, the move is trickling down to operating systems. Well, at least in California. In October 2025, Governor Gavin ...

Starting in 2027, a new age-verification rule could change how computers and apps interact with users. The idea is simple, ...

Toothbrushes, Turing and the truth give the lie to California’s legal lunacy Opinion There are two ways to look at the California Assembly Bill 1043, known as The Digital Age Assurance Act or DAAA.

Open source operating systems are wrestling with how to comply with age-checking bills.

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

A traditional operating system (OS) such as Windows, macOS and Linux facilitates user interaction with hardware through a graphical user interface and manages tasks like memory allocation and process ...

Compare Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS in 2026 to find the operating system that fits your workflow, gaming, or creative ...

The /e/OS Foundation has been offering a de-Googled version of Android since 2018, with an emphasis on privacy and security. Now developers have introduced the biggest update in years. Among other ...