OnePlus has expanded its Oxygen OS 16 rollout to include US users of the OnePlus 13. The update brings Android 16 along with new AI capabilities and visual enhancements. Early adopters are already reporting successful installations.
Both Haiku OS and Genode-powered Sculpt OS received substantial updates in October. Haiku focused on kernel and application improvements, while Sculpt OS 25.10 brought performance enhancements and expanded driver compatibility.
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update brings a completely redesigned Start Menu with scrollable categories and Phone Link integration. The update also introduces new battery icons and several Copilot+ exclusive features. Most changes are rolling out gradually to users.
AI workloads demand 3-5x more power than traditional data centers, with GPU clusters hitting 100kW per rack. Power limitations are now the primary constraint on AI growth, forcing engineers to rethink everything from cooling to power delivery systems.
Aging AMD Bulldozer and Piledriver hardware just got a major performance boost thanks to updated open-source firmware. The new release fixes long-standing issues with RAM initialization and thermal management while adding modern security features. Systems can now support up to 512GB of RAM and boot
KDE Plasma 6.6.0 will let users restrict virtual desktops to just their primary monitor, a feature originally requested in 2005. The long-awaited addition became possible thanks to Wayland improvements and will ship in the upcoming update alongside better crash reporting tools.
Microsoft finally released a dedicated gaming mode for Windows 11 handhelds, but it’s arriving years after competitors and with frustrating limitations. The feature requires specific hardware and offers minimal performance improvements, continuing Microsoft’s pattern of missed opportunities in new d
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26220.7070 to both Dev and Beta channels with significant recovery improvements and widget board enhancements. The update also brings back Smart App Control toggle flexibility and addresses various File Explorer and taskbar issues. Several known problems remai
Home Assistant’s latest update addresses a major pain point for Raspberry Pi users. The software was accidentally writing logs twice, accelerating SD card failure. While helpful, many users should still consider more robust hardware options.
Microsoft has rolled out SSMS 22 Preview 5 with specific fixes for GitHub Copilot integration in T-SQL editing. The company calls 2025 a “transformative” year for the database tool while clarifying that only the latest versions receive support. This update focuses on stabilizing the AI-assisted codi
