Microsoft has deployed a new Extended Security Updates Licensing Preparation Package to resolve installation failures. The fix addresses a licensing component issue rather than the update content itself. Systems must install this after the October 2025 security update KB5066791.
EA is breaking from its annual F1 game release pattern by offering a paid expansion for the 2026 season instead of a new standalone title. The developer calls this a “strategic reset” for the franchise. A completely reimagined F1 game is now scheduled for 2027.
Python’s reference implementation CPython is considering incorporating Rust code, creating a potential bootstrapping paradox and leaving older platforms stranded. The pre-PEP proposal comes from core developers Emma Smith and Kirob Podoprigora. This mirrors similar moves in Debian’s package manager
Sphere just landed $21 million in Series A funding led by a16z to automate tax compliance for global companies. The startup uses AI to handle registration, calculation, and filing across 100+ tax authorities. Founder Nicholas Rudder built the product after struggling with international taxes at his
Microsoft is launching Agent 365 to manage AI agents as digital employees. The system gives each agent a unique ID and integrates with existing corporate security tools. This comes as the AI agent market is projected to explode from $7.8 billion to over $50 billion by 2030.
Microsoft is betting big on agentic AI to simplify cloud operations, but industry analysts aren’t convinced. They’re questioning whether this creates more administrative complexity than it solves. The debate centers on whether this is genuine innovation or just “agentic washing” of existing technolo
Roblox is rolling out mandatory age verification for users who want to privately message others. The platform will also implement age-based chat restrictions separating kids, teens, and adults. These changes come amid growing legal pressure over child safety concerns.
Meta’s Vibes AI video feed has reached approximately 2 million daily active users as of November 9, according to internal documents. The feature shows strong growth in India and Brazil but declining usage in parts of Southeast Asia. About 52% of returning users prompt the AI rather than just scrolli
Google has rolled out Gemini 3, calling it their most intelligent AI model to date. The update brings native multimodal capabilities, improved reasoning, and reduced flattery in responses.
Microsoft is transforming Windows 11 into an “agentic” operating system with AI agents integrated directly into the taskbar. The new features include Microsoft 365 Copilot integration, voice commands, and developer APIs for local AI processing on Copilot+ PCs.
