Apple’s iOS 27 update, expected in fall 2026, is rumored to prioritize AI improvements and system stability over adding numerous new features. This approach mirrors the company’s 2009 Snow Leopard strategy of refining existing software. Engineering teams are reportedly focused on bug fixes and elimi
Windows 11 users have complained about File Explorer’s slow performance since the operating system launched in 2021. Microsoft is now testing a solution in Insider build 26220.7271 that preloads File Explorer in memory for faster launches. This backend change could finally resolve one of Windows 11′
When you think of powerful software, you probably imagine massive applications like Photoshop or Office. But some of the most useful tools are lightweight open-source apps that solve specific problems beautifully. Here are three that feel like they should be built right into Windows 11.
Microsoft’s aggressive shift from standalone Windows to cloud-controlled systems is changing who really owns your desktop. With mandatory Microsoft 365 and automatic OneDrive integration, users are losing local control. The company’s vision points toward a future where your PC decisions are made in
The systemd 259 release candidate introduces preliminary musl libc support, allowing compatibility with Alpine Linux and postmarketOS. However, developers warn this support comes with significant functional restrictions and may not be permanent. The update also includes improvements to the OOM kille
Cisco and IBM are teaming up to create large-scale quantum networks capable of running computations across hundreds of thousands of qubits. The companies aim to demonstrate their first proof-of-concept within five years, though much of the required technology hasn’t been developed yet.
Qualcomm is making good on its gaming promises with new software tools and better x86 emulation. The Snapdragon Control Panel brings familiar gaming optimization features to Arm laptops. Combined with AVX support and anti-cheat compatibility, gaming on Snapdragon devices might actually work now.
Microsoft is making its Xbox Full Screen Experience generally available to all Windows-based handhelds starting November 21st. The feature provides a console-like interface that saves about 2GB of memory by not loading the full Windows desktop environment, launching directly into the Xbox PC app ins
The joint venture aims to deploy 1GW of AI capacity in Saudi Arabia by 2030, starting with 100MW using AMD’s Instinct MI450 GPUs. This massive infrastructure push comes amid growing US-China tech competition and questions about execution timelines.
Researchers at Zhejiang University announced they’ve built a supercomputer called Darwin Monkey that mimics a macaque brain. The system contains 2 billion spiking neurons and 100 billion synapses, running on just 2,000 watts. But neuroscience experts are treating the claim with skepticism given the
