Microsoft is testing a new “Ask Copilot anything” search box in Windows 11 Insider builds. The feature requires specific builds and third-party tools to enable, blending traditional search with AI responses. Early testing shows mixed results with inconsistent search performance and a jarring floatin
Apple is reportedly planning to debut an M5 Ultra chip specifically for the Mac Studio in 2026. This follows the company’s decision to skip an M4 Ultra entirely. The chip will likely power both Mac Studio and Mac Pro updates.
Apple plans to launch an affordable MacBook in early 2026 using an A-series processor instead of M-series chips. The device, codenamed J700, will target budget-conscious buyers who typically consider Chromebooks or low-end Windows laptops. It features a completely new design and promises better batt
Apple may finally be building an affordable Mac laptop aimed at students. Priced between $699 and $799, it could use iPhone processors and smaller screens to hit that price point. This would be Apple’s first truly budget-friendly Mac in years.
Apple has pushed out another round of beta updates across its platforms just one day after the previous versions. The rapid release cycle suggests aggressive development timelines as we approach the holiday season. Public betas for most platforms should arrive later this week.
Researchers in China have created one of the most advanced quantum networks to date, connecting 18 users through quantum entanglement. While technically impressive, experts question whether this complex approach can realistically scale to a global quantum internet given current limitations.
Netgear is making a major push into the enterprise space with a completely redesigned partner program. The company’s channel chief calls this a “bold, new chapter” as they transition existing partners by January 2026.
The Devuan project has released version 6.0 “Excalibur,” a major update to its systemd-free Linux distribution. Based on Debian 13 “Trixie,” it brings significant package updates while preserving init freedom. Existing users can upgrade following official instructions.
Power management giant Eaton is acquiring Boyd Thermal for $9.5 billion while Vertiv snaps up PurgeRite for $1 billion. The deals highlight how critical cooling has become for energy-guzzling AI infrastructure.
Debian is officially dropping support for several older processor architectures in its upcoming Trixie release. The armel architecture will see its final release, while mipsel and mips64el are being removed entirely. This affects users of Raspberry Pi 1, Zero, and various MIPS-based systems.
