A kernel feature ten years in the making, designed to prevent threads from getting stuck, is finally nearing the mainline. The “time slice extension” patch aims to solve a pesky scheduling headache, especially for user-space spinlocks. It’s a complex fix for a problem that’s been kicking around the
Samsung is resuming Google Play system updates for Galaxy phones after a mysterious freeze. The catch? Only older models like the S10, S20, and S21 are getting them for now, leaving newer flagship owners waiting.
CrowdStrike is making a major move into AI-era identity security with a $740 million acquisition of startup SGNL. The deal, set to close in early 2027, aims to create dynamic access control for both human and AI agents.
Microsoft has officially ended phone activation for Windows perpetual licenses. As of December 3, 2025, users must now use a new online Product Activation Portal. The change affects retail, OEM, and volume license versions.
TD Synnex’s quarterly earnings soared, powered by massive demand for custom servers and racks from hyperscale cloud customers. Its Hyve subsidiary saw gross billings surge over 50% year-over-year, lifting the entire distributor to new heights.
The console sales gap is huge, with PS5 outselling Xbox by up to 4:1. Yet, engagement data tells a different story, especially for shooter games. This explains why publishers, including Sony, still see value in the Xbox platform.
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a new tool that analyzes personal medical records and wellness app data. The launch has triggered a major debate over patient privacy and data protection laws in the US.
According to a Bank for International Settlements analysis, the AI investment boom’s direct contribution to US GDP growth is real but modest. The bigger concern is how it’s being financed: a rapid shift towards debt, specifically in the opaque private credit market.
The conversation around retail media networks is moving past simple ad placement. A CES panel highlighted a new focus on using first-party data and AI to understand consumer intent and prove campaign performance across every channel.
Google is launching a suite of new AI features for Gmail, headlined by a personalized “AI Inbox” tab. The company is also making previously paid features, like Help Me Write, available to all users, while rolling out new tools to paid subscribers first.
