Microsoft is developing a new PowerDisplay tool that will make managing multiple monitors much easier. The feature will add a context menu to the taskbar for controlling brightness, contrast, and volume across all connected displays. It’s expected to launch in January with Powertoys version 0.98.
The AI boom is causing severe DRAM shortages that could last until 2027, driving memory prices to unprecedented levels. MAINGEAR’s CEO says Black Friday deals offer temporary shelter from coming price hikes as inventory buffers will only last months.
Alibaba Cloud is struggling to deploy AI servers fast enough to meet explosive demand, forcing GPU rationing. The company’s cloud revenue jumped 34% to $5.6 billion last quarter while planning massive future AI investments.
HP’s fiscal 2025 showed steady revenue growth but declining profits, prompting major workforce reductions. The company plans to cut thousands of jobs while pushing AI PC adoption, which now represents 30% of their PC sales.
Apple’s brand-new Mac mini M4 with 256GB storage just hit a record low price of $479 on Amazon, down from the usual $599. This compact desktop packs 10-core CPU and GPU performance into a five-inch chassis, delivering serious power for coding, AI tasks, and creative work.
Shopify discovered sales employees were inflating merchant revenue projections to earn higher commissions. The scheme involved tens of millions in exaggerated projections and led to multiple firings. Key executives including the chief revenue officer have since left the company.
Researchers have discovered chemical traces of ancient life using artificial intelligence. The findings suggest photosynthesis occurred much earlier than previously thought. This new method could revolutionize how we search for life on Earth and beyond.
ICE is dramatically expanding its plans to outsource immigrant tracking to private surveillance firms. The agency removed all spending caps and now guarantees contractors at least $7.5 million each. This transforms what was originally framed as a limited pilot into a massive, permanent enforcement o
Australian manufacturer VectorTex is establishing its first North American operations in North Carolina with a $6 million investment. The company will create 44 new jobs in Bladen County with average salaries matching local wages. This expansion brings their advanced engineering capabilities closer
Sophisticated spyware operations are targeting high-value individuals on encrypted messaging platforms. The attackers bypass end-to-end encryption by compromising the underlying mobile devices. CISA warns these threats require immediate security upgrades.
