Microsoft has acknowledged Windows 11’s slow File Explorer performance and is testing a solution in Insider Preview build 26220.7271. The fix preloads File Explorer into memory at boot to reduce cold start latency, though it doesn’t address the underlying architectural issues.
Former Rockstar Games staff were terminated last month after sharing internal company messages on an employee and union-only Discord server. The UK’s IWGB union has launched a legal claim alleging unfair dismissal, while over 200 employees have signed a letter condemning the firings.
Nokia is pouring $4 billion into expanding its US operations with a heavy focus on AI-optimized networking technologies. The investment comes alongside recent moves including splitting its operational model and a $1 billion strategic agreement with Nvidia. Most of the funding will target R&D while $
Microsoft has set a new deadline for Windows 10 users after the October 14 end-of-support date passed. While businesses get three years of extended security updates, consumers face a much tighter timeline. The situation leaves millions of PCs potentially vulnerable to emerging threats.
Leaders who pride themselves on being always available are quietly undermining their own effectiveness. Research shows constant accessibility drains mental energy and creates dependency. The solution involves strategic boundaries and scheduled silence.
Meta allegedly buried internal research showing that people who stopped using Facebook experienced significant mental health improvements. The findings from “Project Mercury” reportedly showed reduced depression, anxiety and loneliness among users who deactivated their accounts.
PwC is struggling to hire hundreds of engineers despite massive demand for tech talent. The consulting giant is cutting graduate hiring while racing to transform its workforce for AI implementation work that now dominates client projects.
First Solar just inaugurated a $1.1 billion AI-enabled manufacturing facility in Louisiana that’s already employing over 700 people. The factory produces cadmium telluride thin-film solar panels using entirely American materials and supply chains. It’s part of a massive US manufacturing expansion dr
The recent Snowflake data breach revealed how cloud security has fundamentally changed. Attackers bypassed traditional defenses using compromised credentials, accessing data from major companies like Ticketmaster. This signals a major shift in how organizations need to approach cloud protection.
Venture capitalist Max Altman says tech workers should ignore company missions and products. His advice to join the fastest-growing companies reflects the industry’s broader shift toward efficiency and winning.
