A new industry guide highlights a surprisingly basic source of waste in data centers: measurement error. It claims that small inaccuracies in cooling systems lead to massive, unnecessary energy consumption and costs.
The changelog for the second One UI 8.5 beta update for the unreleased Galaxy S25 has leaked. It shows Samsung is focusing heavily on stabilizing the software, with multiple app updates including the camera.
Microsoft is giving its group messaging app, GroupMe, a significant update. The new features include AI-powered chat summaries via Copilot, in-chat voice messages, and automatic event photo albums. It’s a push to modernize the app and keep users engaged.
Chasing better specs for your home server? You’re probably ignoring its most critical vulnerability: dirty power. A UPS isn’t just a battery backup; it’s essential protection against data loss, hardware damage, and annoying service interruptions that specs can’t fix.
New York has become the second state to pass a major AI safety law, following California. The RAISE Act mandates safety disclosures from large AI developers and creates a new state office for oversight, but it faces immediate political and legal challenges.
Google’s Gemini AI is reportedly getting new features that could turn it into a central hub for everything from reading books to managing your account. This push suggests Google is serious about making Gemini your primary digital assistant.
Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 Insider build that reworks the voice typing interface. The update removes a distracting full-screen overlay, integrating status directly into the touch keyboard. It’s a small change that could make a big difference for tablet and touch users.
Microsoft is prepping Windows Insiders for a new era of AI agents that will live on the taskbar. The first to arrive is the Researcher agent from Microsoft 365 Copilot, with a new framework to support more in the future. This is part of a substantial final 2025 preview build that also updates File E
WatchGuard is scrambling after confirming attackers are actively exploiting a critical new firewall vulnerability. The flaw allows complete remote takeover of vulnerable Firebox devices. This is the latest in a string of similar high-severity attacks.
Liberty Global is continuing its European sell-off, agreeing to sell UPC Slovakia for €95 million. The deal values the unit at about 7x its projected 2025 EBITDA.
