The Linux kernel is taking a surprising step by enabling support for Microsoft’s C language extensions. This move in version 6.19 could make life easier for developers working across ecosystems. It’s a pragmatic, if ironic, evolution for the open-source giant.
According to a new report, the standard Galaxy Buds 4 will have a smaller battery than its predecessor, while the Buds 4 Pro gets a capacity bump. The leak also reveals design changes for both the earbuds and their charging case.
MSI has announced a new ATX motherboard built for industrial and embedded systems. The MS-CF20 V2.0 features four 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports and supports Intel’s latest Arrow Lake S processors, while also including a host of legacy ports for compatibility with older equipment.
The indie horror game ‘Horses’ has been banned from the Epic Games Store just one day before its scheduled December 2, 2025 release. This follows a similar, vague ban from Steam, crippling the game’s launch on major PC storefronts.
A UK electric motor maker is teaming up with a California startup to build a new kind of supersonic jet engine. The hybrid-electric “Duality” engine aims for Mach 3+ flight and could fly within three years. But the path to affordable supersonic travel is littered with failures.
Asus and Microsoft have teamed up for the ROG Xbox Ally X, a 2025 handheld focused on improving the software “experience.” It packs AI features and Xbox integration, but faces hurdles with its complexity and high price starting at £799.
In a break from its usual pricing strategy, Garmin is keeping its Forerunner 165 smartwatch at a discounted $200. The deal, originally for Cyber Monday, persists as Amazon works through remaining inventory. It’s a notable price cut for a feature-packed fitness watch.
A flood of new data centers is overwhelming the PJM power grid, leading to billions in added costs for 67 million customers and raising the risk of blackouts. A bipartisan legislative coalition is pushing a “bring-your-own-power” plan to make tech giants responsible for their own energy needs.
Carrier Connect is expanding its data center portfolio with the acquisition of Ottawa-based PureColo. The deal involves 4.6 million common shares and US$2.3 million in cash. PureColo brings two facilities and about 60 customers into the fold.
Microsoft is rolling out the KB5070311 update for Windows 11, targeting builds 26200.7309 and 26100.7309. It introduces a new Virtual Workspaces toggle in Settings and fixes several long-standing File Explorer bugs.
