The era of ugly Linux desktops is over. A new wave of distributions is prioritizing stunning, user-friendly design that can make the switch from Windows or macOS not just easy, but visually rewarding.
Microsoft is rolling out a new update for its Copilot AI on Windows. Insiders can now use voice commands to edit, rewrite, or simplify text directly within apps without switching windows.
The push for AI agents that run your entire computer sounds convenient, but it breaks core assumptions of modern computing. According to a new analysis, the shift from deterministic to probabilistic systems creates serious, overlooked problems that could make your PC less secure and more frustrating
Lenovo’s high-end handheld had great hardware but was held back by Windows and a high price. A new SteamOS model could fix both problems, making it a real competitor to the Steam Deck.
New MicroAge CEO Larry Gentry is steering the 50-year-old company through the AI boom. He argues the key is being a true solutions provider, not just a VAR, as complexity drives clients back to trusted advisors.
Google is testing an experimental Rust-based audio decoder in Chrome’s Chromium project. The work, which began as a feasibility discussion in 2023, is now in active development but remains disabled by default.
Apple has seeded the first public betas for iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3. The headline feature is a simplified way to move data from an iPhone to an Android device. A final release is expected around the end of January.
The AI boom is creating shortages and price hikes beyond just GPUs and RAM. Now, traditional hard disk drive (HDD) prices are climbing sharply, with a 4% increase in Q4 2025. This is driven by massive data storage needs for AI training and a surprising HDD resurgence in markets like China.
Microsoft claimed to have fixed a Windows 11 security vulnerability on November 12th. A week later, Google’s Project Zero team published a detailed analysis showing the patch was incomplete, but Microsoft has yet to respond or acknowledge the issue.
OpenAI is making a serious push to turn ChatGPT from a chatbot into an operating system. Key hires and a growing app store signal a future where AI is the central layer for all your tasks.
