NVIDIA is teasing what a next-generation Shield TV could offer, including better hardware for modern video codecs. The company also acknowledges the remote’s oversized Netflix button might get a redesign. However, no new device is officially in the works.
Microsoft has kicked off 2026 with a “Week D” preview update for Windows 11. The update, KB5074105, includes incremental improvements for cross-device resume, MIDI services, and Smart App Control. It’s a minor set of tweaks ahead of the main Patch Tuesday cycle.
The stock market’s relentless AI bet is facing serious scrutiny. After a sharp sell-off, a bounce couldn’t hide the growing fear that hundreds of billions in spending might not pay off soon enough.
A new all-party parliamentary group has been launched in the UK, focused solely on the data center industry. It aims to shape policy that balances economic growth with environmental and community concerns.
Nvidia has released a native Linux app for its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service. The beta app is built for desktop PCs and notebooks, moving beyond the previous Steam Deck-optimized experience. This brings Linux in line with the Windows and macOS app offerings.
NASA has fully brought its new Athena supercomputer online, making it the agency’s most powerful and efficient system yet. Built by Hewlett Packard, it uses AMD EPYC processors to deliver over 20 petaflops of peak performance.
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella says Windows 11 has hit one billion users, a milestone reached faster than Windows 10. However, the announcement lacks crucial details on active users and was heavily driven by the end of Windows 10 support.
According to new testing, Intel’s Panther Lake chips deliver nearly 15 hours of battery life in Windows laptops, finally competing with Apple’s endurance. While the M5 wins on single-core speed, Panther Lake offers superior integrated graphics for gaming.
The cost of building AI is hitting astronomical levels, with Microsoft and Meta leading a massive capital spending spree. Investors, however, are picking clear winners and losers based on the bottom line.
Apple’s third beta for iOS and iPadOS 26.3 has broken several Continuity features on its newest hardware. This could push the final public release, typically expected in late January, into early February.
