The Wall Street Journal draws a stark parallel between China’s current economic woes and Japan’s “lost decades.” Despite starting from a poorer baseline, China risks falling into the same traps of a two-track economy and corporate zombification.
A bug in the latest version of the classic Outlook app is preventing users from opening encrypted emails. Microsoft is investigating the cause and has suggested a couple of temporary workarounds while they work on a fix.
A new proposal aims to link the relocatable x86_64 Linux kernel as a Position Independent Executable (PIE) starting in 2026. This change, which previously faced resistance over performance concerns, now shows minimal code size impact and paves the way for advanced security features like fg-KASLR.
Microsoft is kicking off 2026 with a major Xbox Developer Direct on January 22. The showcase will feature new looks at Playground Games’ Forza Horizon 6 and Fable, plus a reveal for Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation. This all comes in a year packed with major anniversaries and releases for the bra
Nintendo has unveiled the first color variants for the Switch 2 Joy-Cons. The light purple and light green controllers cost $100 and launch on February 12 alongside Mario Tennis Fever.
WhatsApp is rolling out a set of new features for its massive Groups user base. The updates include customizable member tags, event reminders, and the ability to turn any word into a sticker. It’s part of a continued effort to make group chats more functional and organized.
A programmer’s viral video demonstrates Windows 11’s AI-powered search failing to work on its own suggested query. The clip has become a rallying point for the growing “Microslop” backlash against Microsoft’s all-in AI strategy for its operating system.
A severe winter blast is causing chaos for Germany’s power grid. With solar panels buried and wind generation weak, the country is being forced to rely on expensive gas, sending electricity prices surging.
D-Wave is making a massive $550 million play to supercharge its quantum roadmap. The acquisition of Quantum Circuits Inc. aims to deliver a gate-model system by 2026 and consolidate key technologies.
A new report reveals the UK’s Legal Aid Agency, despite a known “extremely high” cyber risk and £50 million in security funding, was compromised for four months in 2024-2025. The breach impacted sensitive data for legal aid applicants and providers, causing operational chaos.
