KDE Plasma 6.6 is shaping up with some seriously useful improvements. The desktop environment will finally handle crash loops without freezing your system, and screenshot tool Spectacle gains OCR capabilities.
Security researchers are exposing macOS’s growing malware problem with the largest public dataset yet. Their findings challenge fundamental assumptions about Apple’s security protections and reveal state-sponsored threats.
OpenAI has started testing group chats in ChatGPT, allowing multiple users to collaborate in the same conversation. The feature is currently rolling out to users in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan.
The Microsoft Store has come a long way since its 2012 debut as the Windows Store, with better interface design and more apps. But persistent reliability problems, limited software selection, and sluggish performance keep many users downloading directly from developer websites instead.
Microsoft’s attempt to block resale of perpetual software licenses has failed in UK court. The Competition Appeal Tribunal sided with reseller ValueLicensing, rejecting Microsoft’s copyright arguments. This could have major implications for the £270 million lawsuit and software secondary markets.
Crystal Dynamics has laid off just under 30 employees in its latest restructuring, marking at least the fourth round of cuts in two years. The studio cited the upcoming Tomb Raider game with Amazon as part of the reason for these “painful choices.”
Lative, an AI-driven sales planning platform, has raised €6.4 million to accelerate product development and expansion. The Dublin-based startup helps sales teams move from manual spreadsheet planning to real-time AI-powered insights, with customers reporting 24% productivity increases. The funding r
Cash App’s new Moneybot feature uses AI to help users manage their money more effectively. The assistant analyzes spending patterns and provides personalized financial suggestions through natural conversations.
Valve’s Steam Machine announcement has reignited hopes for Half-Life 3. With datamined evidence of a new Half-Life project and Valve’s history of bundling games with hardware, 2026 could be the year we finally get Gordon Freeman’s return.
Apple is cutting its App Store commission rate in half for developers who offer mini apps. The new Mini Apps Partner Program reduces fees from 30% to 15% on qualifying in-app purchases. This comes amid ongoing regulatory pressure and legal challenges to Apple’s commission structure.
