PHP 8.5 Finally Gets Its Pipe Operator
PHP 8.5 brings a pipe operator that lets developers chain function calls more cleanly. The update also includes standards-compliant URI parsing and several other developer-friendly features.
Category: Software
Microsoft brings back Windows 10’s calendar feature to Windows 11
Microsoft is bringing back a beloved Windows 10 calendar feature to Windows 11. The Agenda view will display upcoming events in the Notification Center starting in preview builds next month. The update also includes enhanced voice commands and accessibility features powered by AI.
Zoho One’s big UI shift: From apps to work spaces
Zoho is fundamentally changing how users interact with its flagship Zoho One suite. The new interface organizes 50-plus applications into context-aware Spaces rather than traditional app silos. This represents a major shift toward unified work experiences rather than disconnected tools.
Google’s Quick Share Now Works With iPhone’s AirDrop
In a major interoperability move, Google’s Quick Share now works with Apple’s AirDrop. The feature launches first on Pixel 10 devices and enables direct file transfers between Android and iOS. Two-way sharing is supported with security protections built in.
Vampire Survivors’ Sequel Is a First-Person Deckbuilder
The creators of Vampire Survivors are launching a sequel called Vampire Crawlers in 2026. It’s a first-person roguelike deckbuilder that keeps the original’s addictive style. The game will hit Xbox Series, PC, PlayStation, and Switch simultaneously.
Linux 6.19 Brings Next-Gen NVIDIA GPU Support
The upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel will include the Nova driver with boot42 support for next-generation NVIDIA GPUs. Meanwhile, Linux 6.17 has merged important stability fixes for the open-source NVIDIA driver. These developments mark significant progress for Linux graphics support.
Microsoft Admits Windows 11 Core Features Are Broken
Microsoft has officially admitted that nearly all major Windows 11 core features are experiencing critical failures. The issues affect Start Menu, Taskbar, Explorer, and Settings, stemming from a problematic July 2025 update. The company is working on a permanent fix but has provided temporary worka
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 copies Apple’s dual-SIM status bar
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 is adopting a unified dual-SIM network icon that looks strikingly similar to Apple’s iOS implementation. The change saves space in the status bar and creates a more polished interface. The update is still months away from public release.
Qualcomm’s New Gaming Panel Takes Aim at Windows on Arm
Qualcomm has rebranded its Adreno Control Panel as Snapdragon Control Panel, adding game optimization features and driver management. The company also revealed X2 Elite details with AVX2 emulation support coming in the first half of 2026.
Thunderbird Finally Gets Native Exchange Support – But There’s a Catch
Thunderbird 145 introduces native Microsoft Exchange email support through Exchange Web Services. The feature currently only handles email, with calendar and contacts support coming later. Microsoft plans to deprecate EWS for Exchange Online in October 2026.