Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Insider Preview Build for the Canary Channel. The update, version 28020.1495 (KB5074168), introduces support for WebP desktop backgrounds and squashes several annoying bugs.
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta will start shipping new AI models and products in the coming months, with a major focus on AI-powered commerce tools. The company is backing this push with a massive infrastructure spend, projecting capital expenditures of $115-135 billion for 2026.
Bill Gates convened a private summit in Madrid with top Spanish and Portuguese utility executives and politicians. The closed-door meeting aimed to smooth the path for massive data center investments, including Microsoft’s planned €20 billion buildout in the region, by influencing European energy gr
Comcast posted a mixed fourth quarter, beating earnings estimates but missing on revenue. The company continues to lose broadband subscribers while its mobile and Peacock streaming services show growth.
Mark Gurman reports Apple’s M6 processor could arrive “in the near future,” a surprisingly quick follow-up to the M5 that launched just three months ago in October. This would echo the rapid five-month gap we saw between the M3 and M4 chips.
Microsoft has unveiled its Maia 200 AI accelerator, built for inference. The company claims it outperforms rivals from Amazon and Google and is already deployed in its data centers to run models like GPT-5.2.
Apple is reportedly planning a rare double-upgrade for the MacBook Pro in 2026. The second update could bring a dramatic redesign with an OLED display and, for the first time, touch support.
IonQ is making its biggest move yet, buying semiconductor foundry SkyWater Technology for roughly $1.8 billion. The deal aims to create a “vertically integrated quantum platform” and speed up manufacturing. But it’s a huge bet on a technology still in its infancy.
Naya’s Connect system is a highly customizable desktop setup centered on a modular keyboard. You can magnetically attach modules like a Dock with swappable inputs, a 24-key pad, or a 6-key column. It’s smashed its Kickstarter goal, but shipping isn’t until February 2027.
In a refreshing change of pace, the Windows Central team has shifted focus from critiquing Windows 11’s flaws to highlighting what makes it great. From the revamped Snipping Tool to the power of Windows Subsystem for Linux, here are the features that define the modern Windows experience for its most
