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.
Samsung has officially started the One UI 8.5 public beta program, with the initial rollout hitting the Galaxy S25 series in South Korea, the US, the UK, Germany, India, and Poland. The update, based on Android 16, promises a major visual overhaul and new AI-powered capabilities. The stable release
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.
Starting in 2026, Apple TV+ will be the exclusive U.S. home for Formula 1. The deal includes all race sessions, driver onboard cameras, and full access to F1.TV at no extra cost. It’s a major move to make Apple TV+ a must-have for sports fans.
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.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon delivered a stark warning about Europe’s economic and political challenges at a defense forum. He argued that a weak Europe is bad for America and outlined the bank’s massive $1.5 trillion initiative to bolster U.S. economic security.
A global hiring spree for CISOs is masking a critical choice. Organizations are unknowingly picking between two archetypes: the engineer CISO and the holistic CISO. The wrong choice builds a brittle security posture that collapses under real-world pressure.
TSMC is reportedly sending batches of engineers from its Arizona plant to Taiwan for critical training on 3nm and 2nm chip production. The move prepares the US facility for pilot manufacturing of the 2nm and A16 processes in 2028. This comes as demand for advanced wafers is surging, with Apple and N
