Amazon is quietly launching alexa.com, a web portal for its Alexa+ AI service. It lets users type to Alexa, manage reminders, files, and smart home devices from a browser, filling a major gap in Amazon’s consumer AI strategy.
Google is finally addressing the Pixel 10’s gaming woes with a major GPU driver update. The move comes after developers, including Genshin Impact’s team, blamed dated drivers for poor performance.
Microsoft is rolling out a major upgrade to its Phone Link system, turning Android phones into a powerful remote for Windows 11 PCs. The update adds features like remote lock, seamless file sharing, and screen mirroring. It’s a big step toward making Android a core part of the Windows experience.
The University of Stuttgart has broken ground on its HLRS III data center, a key part of Germany’s national supercomputing strategy. The €178.6 million facility will house the “Herder” supercomputer and an AI-optimized system starting in 2027.
Apple is taking aggressive pricing action with its latest Mac Mini. The M4 model with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage is now $479, a 20% discount, as it battles a wave of Windows mini PC promotions.
The integration of Rust into the Linux kernel has hit a notable milestone: its first official CVE vulnerability. While the flaw is minor, it sparks a conversation about the real-world security promises of Rust.
Cincoze has unveiled its MD-3000 series, a new line of scalable DIN-rail computers built for smart manufacturing. It packs a 14th Gen Intel Core CPU and modular expansion into a rugged, compact chassis designed for harsh industrial settings.
Apple has seeded the first beta of iPadOS 26.3 to developers. Following an annual pattern, this is expected to be a light update before the company’s holiday hiatus, with major new features unlikely.
According to a detailed report from XDA-Developers, exposing common services like SSH, SMB, or admin panels directly to the internet is a major risk, even with strong passwords. The article advocates for a “defense in depth” strategy using VPNs and VLANs instead of simple port forwarding.
Ubisoft has purchased the free-to-play MOBA March of Giants from Amazon Games. The deal also marks the return of Rainbow Six Siege’s original creative director, Xavier Marquis, to the publisher.
