Microsoft’s optional Windows 11 update KB5070311 is causing a glitchy experience in dark mode. File Explorer windows are flashing with blank white screens, and Microsoft has confirmed the bug. The company is working on a fix, but there’s no workaround yet.
AMD is raising prices on its CPUs, including the new Ryzen 9000 series. The increase comes as global RAM and SSD costs are also climbing, making a new PC build more expensive.
A massive legal battle over copyright infringement has internet providers and Big Tech worried. The Supreme Court’s decision could force ISPs to police users aggressively or cut them off, changing how we all get online.
The Zig Software Foundation is making a permanent move off GitHub, calling the platform “sluggish and broken.” The breaking point was unreliable infrastructure and Microsoft’s aggressive promotion of AI, which violates Zig’s strict no-LLM policy.
Border Patrol agents are spending millions on phone hacking tools, but they don’t always work. A new warrant shows their fallback plan: go straight to Apple with a court order for iCloud data. It’s part of a massive increase in digital searches at the border.
Valve’s first Steam Machine, launched in 2015 and abandoned by 2018, was doomed by poor Linux compatibility and sold under half a million units. The new version, coming in early 2026, leans on the Proton translation layer to run nearly any Steam game. But with only 8GB of VRAM, its long-term viabili
Apple is on track to ship over 247.4 million iPhones in 2025, fueled by massive iPhone 17 demand. This will push Apple’s smartphone revenue past $261 billion. However, a planned delay for the iPhone 18 and a global memory shortage are forecast to cause a shipment dip in 2026.
Mauro Porcini, Samsung’s new President and Chief Design Officer, wants to move tech beyond minimalist design. He advocates for “expressive design language” that allows for personal choice, inspired by his global career. His vision for Samsung centers on an equation: AI amplified by emotional intelli
A new report reveals colleges are quietly deploying AI to read application essays and evaluate transcripts. While schools promise it’s only an assist for humans, the trend is accelerating rapidly, with some hoping to notify students a month sooner.
A stark warning from tech leaders says Europe is getting left behind in the humanoid robot race. The creativity and supply chain dominance from China, paired with US ambition, is creating a gap Europe may not close without radical change.
