Microsoft has launched Agent Mode for Excel on the web, a major upgrade to Copilot that can execute complex, multi-step tasks. It’s available now for commercial and premium subscribers, with a wider rollout coming in January.
AMD has unveiled its EPYC Embedded 2005 series, a new line of BGA processors built on Zen 5 cores. These chips, with 8 to 16 cores and TDPs from 45 to 75 watts, are aimed at networking, storage, and industrial devices. They promise a major upgrade over the previous Zen 1-based generation and are sam
Microsoft is pushing ahead with its plan to turn Windows into an “agentic” AI operating system. The latest Insider builds now include a public preview of native support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), the standard that lets AI agents interact with apps and tools.
AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU has been spotted running on an ASUS B850 motherboard, signaling a launch is near. The chip, expected at CES 2026, will feature 8 cores, 96MB of L3 cache, and a 400 MHz clock speed increase over its predecessor.
The next Linux kernel release is packing some practical improvements. A change to the printk system could significantly speed up boot times for some machines, while Rust driver support takes a meaningful step forward.
Apple has seen a significant exodus of AI talent in 2024, with key figures from executives to engineers departing. The biggest beneficiary? Meta, which has snapped up at least nine of them.
OpenAI is reportedly in advanced talks with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for a potential Stargate data center project in India. The discussions also involve plans to co-create agentic AI solutions for business clients.
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.
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.
Lenovo is pulling away from the pack in China’s PC market. While the overall market grew 5% in 2025, Lenovo saw a massive 14% year-over-year surge in Q3, capturing 39% market share. Meanwhile, competitors like Huawei saw shipments drop.
