Microsoft secured approval to export massive quantities of Nvidia AI chips to the United Arab Emirates, including 60,400 units recently approved. The deals highlight growing US-UAE tech partnerships but raise significant security concerns about potential Chinese access to advanced technology. Multip
A commercial-grade spyware called Landfall secretly recorded conversations and tracked locations of Samsung Galaxy users in the Middle East. Attackers exploited a critical vulnerability in Samsung’s image processing library through malicious DNG files sent via WhatsApp.
Microsoft has released the first Windows 11 version 26H1 preview build to Insiders, but it’s not the next feature update. The company says it’s specifically for upcoming next-gen silicon support, while feature development continues on version 25H2.
Microsoft has confirmed Windows 11 version 26H1 is now available for testing in the Canary Channel. This unconventional release focuses on platform changes rather than new features, specifically targeting upcoming hardware. The update arrives as build 28000 with minimal improvements and fixes.
A team of European scientists has created an open-source luminescence imaging instrument that makes advanced fluorescence and electroluminescence techniques accessible to smaller labs. The system costs less than €25,000 and uses mostly off-the-shelf and 3D-printed components. Researchers can program
BioWare has officially confirmed development continues on the next Mass Effect game following EA’s massive $55 billion deal. Franchise boss Mike Gamble says the team is “heads-down” on the project and confirms romantic options will return.
According to Take-Two’s CEO, Mafia: The Old Country exceeded sales expectations by offering a contained narrative experience at a reduced price. The 11-hour linear game launched at $50 in August without online components or microtransactions. This success suggests a market for shorter, focused AAA g
Apple is reportedly turning to Google’s AI technology to finally deliver the Siri upgrades it promised. The deal would use Google’s massive 1.2 trillion parameter model to rebuild Siri’s core technology, with features shipping in iOS 26.4 next spring.
Apple is reportedly developing M5 Ultra chips that will debut in the Mac Studio, completely skipping the M4 Ultra generation. The company is also planning a $599 budget MacBook with iPhone chips and OLED touchscreen models for 2026-2027. These moves signal major shifts in Apple’s computing strategy.
Chinese developer miHoYo is shifting from its signature anime style to realistic graphics for a new open-world MMO. The game will feature PvP, advanced AI systems, and large-scale boss battles using Unreal Engine 5 technology.
