Lenovo reported record quarterly revenues of $20.5 billion, driven by 12% growth in its PC business. Despite heavy AI messaging, the company’s core computer division still accounts for nearly three-quarters of total revenue.
Microsoft just revealed plans to turn the Windows 11 taskbar into an AI command center. AI agents will run in the background and be accessible directly from the taskbar. This could fundamentally change how we interact with our PCs.
Microsoft is making Sysmon a built-in Windows feature starting in 2026. The tool, developed by Azure CTO Mark Russinovich, will eliminate the need for manual installation and updates. This represents a major shift for enterprise security management.
Genya Crossman, a technical engagement lead at IBM Research, is working to make quantum computing more accessible to everyone. She oversees five quantum working groups that bring together researchers from quantum and non-quantum backgrounds to solve complex problems.
A research team at the University of Maryland’s Joint Quantum Institute has created a chip that transforms single laser light into three distinct frequencies. The breakthrough eliminates the need for continuous adjustments that plagued previous designs. This could accelerate development of practical
Apple has broken tradition with aggressive Black Friday pricing, dropping the M4 Mac Mini to just $499. This puts Apple’s premium compact desktop below the cost of generic mini PCs while delivering cutting-edge performance. The deal represents a significant shift in Apple’s pricing strategy.
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 will get hardware-accelerated BitLocker encryption in 2026. The update moves cryptographic operations from the main processor to specialized hardware for faster performance and stronger security.
Attackers are exploiting a critical unpatched vulnerability in Ray AI framework to create a self-propagating botnet. The campaign has compromised clusters worth millions in compute capacity and stolen proprietary AI models and source code. Despite takedown attempts, the automated operation keeps bou
Linux founder Linus Torvalds says AI-assisted “vibe coding” is fine for beginners but would be horrible to maintain in production. He also discusses Rust’s slow adoption in the kernel and Nvidia’s improved Linux support.
Microsoft is rolling out HD natural voices for Narrator and Magnifier in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7262. The update uses Azure’s latest on-device text-to-speech models for clearer audio and reduced user fatigue during extended reading sessions.
