Microsoft is rolling out a new, truly native NVMe driver in Windows 11 25H2, promising major performance gains. However, it’s an unsupported hack that can cause drives to disappear, apps to crash, and breaks features like DirectStorage. Here’s what you need to know before trying it.
OpenAI is launching a new ChatGPT Health experience designed to provide personalized wellness advice. It allows US users to upload medical records and connect apps like Apple Health, with data kept isolated from other chats.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says he’s “perfectly fine” with a proposed California ballot measure that could levy a one-time 5% tax on billionaires. The tax could cost Huang nearly $8 billion based on his estimated $155 billion net worth.
Virginia’s data center tax exemptions cost the state $1.6 billion in lost revenue for fiscal year 2025, a massive 118% increase from the year before. The program, which offers breaks for investments as low as $70 million, is now under scrutiny as its cost dwarfs all other state incentives.
ASUS has unveiled a surprisingly compact ProArt GeForce RTX 5090 at CES. The card uses a 2.5-slot design and borrows cooling tech from NVIDIA’s Founders Edition to fit into multi-GPU workstations.
Razer, famous for gaming gear, is making a huge leap into professional AI hardware. Their new Forge AI Dev Workstation can be configured with up to four top-tier NVIDIA or AMD GPUs, aiming to be a powerhouse for developers who want to train models locally.
Pakistan has started blocking major VPN services, with Proton VPN confirming restrictions since December 22. The move follows new PTA licensing rules and could severely impact digital rights in a country where social media is often censored.
Cybercriminals are using a sophisticated social engineering attack that mimics a Windows crash. The campaign targets the European hotel industry, tricking staff into pasting malicious code.
Vantage Data Centers has finished construction on its QC61 data center in Montreal. The 30MW facility is part of a broader portfolio that will soon hit 178MW across Quebec. It’s a sign of sustained build-out in key markets.
Motorola is jumping into the large foldable phone market with the new Razr Fold, featuring an 8.1-inch screen and stylus support. It’s set to launch this summer, potentially undercutting rivals on price while showcasing a new AI ecosystem.
