Microsoft is pushing out updates focused on system recovery and app management, not flashy features. The Safe OS update KB5071844 aims to fix recovery environments, while KB5070316 introduces a new update platform and a somewhat broken option to hide AI Actions.
MSI is launching a new MicroATX motherboard for AMD’s AM5 platform. The B850MPOWER focuses on memory overclocking and storage flexibility for smaller, powerful PCs.
In a recent interview, NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang called the idea of an AI doomsday “extremely unlikely.” He believes AI will soon generate most of the world’s knowledge, accelerating the path to AGI.
Microsoft’s optional KB5070311 update for Windows 11 is causing more problems than it solves. Users are reporting a broken dark mode in File Explorer and an invisible password icon for Windows Hello. The update, released December 1, 2025, is also failing to install for some.
The upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel is introducing core infrastructure for PCIe link encryption and device authentication, spearheaded by AMD’s SEV-TIO. This work, coordinated through a Trusted Execution Environment, aims to protect PCIe traffic and block interposer attacks. It’s a key building block for
Microsoft has rolled out a new dynamic update focused on the Windows Recovery Environment. The update, KB5071844, is for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, as well as Windows Server 2025. It’s designed to be installed automatically to improve recovery processes.
HP’s new EliteBook 6 G1q laptop comes with an amazing feature: unlimited 5G service in the U.S. that automatically switches between carriers. The catch? It’s a business-only device, highlighting a frustrating gap in the consumer market.
Apple’s senior VP of hardware technologies, Johny Srouji, is reportedly “seriously considering” leaving the company. His potential departure follows a wave of other executive exits announced for 2025 and 2026.
Lenovo is back with a second attempt at a Windows gaming handheld, the Legion Go 2. According to a Wired review, it offers better performance and a great screen, but the inherent awkwardness of the OS in this form factor persists. It’s a device that demands patience and tinkering from its user.
Google is rolling out a new anti-scam feature for Android phones in the US. It triggers a full-screen red warning if you open a banking app while screen-sharing with an unknown caller. The goal is to disrupt the panic tactics scammers use to steal your money.
