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Hardware and Technologies May 1, 2026, 07:47 PM
Microsoft has rolled out an unscheduled Windows 11 update. This patch didn’t arrive on Patch Tuesday and isn’t fixing security holes — instead, it’s patching up File Explorer, speeding up startup, and quietly removing the AI assistant from apps where it caused the most frustration. The first real step toward “winning back the fans,” or just another attempt to smooth things over before the next scandal? -
Hardware and Technologies April 29, 2026, 06:06 PM
For its 20th anniversary, Google Translate has rolled out a feature many have been waiting for years to see — an AI-powered pronunciation coach with real-time feedback. The app listens to the user's speech, compares it to a native speaker model, and points out exactly what needs fixing. For now, the new feature is only available on Android in the US and India for English, Spanish, and Hindi, but the very fact that it exists raises an interesting question: what should tutors and language course creators be preparing for?
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Not an advisor, but a doer: Claude's AI learns to work in Photoshop, Blender, and Ableton without intermediaries
Hardware and Technologies April 29, 2026, 10:40 AM
Anthropic just gave Claude access to the working files of designers, artists, and musicians. This isn't just another chatbot — it's a direct connection to Adobe, Blender, Ableton, Autodesk Fusion, and other tools. Now the assistant can not only give advice but also tidy up layers in Photoshop, write a script for Blender, or find the right sample in Splice — all inside the familiar programs. -
Hardware and Technologies April 28, 2026, 01:06 PM
Microsoft has launched an internal initiative aimed at reworking Windows 11 and restoring user trust. The project, codenamed Windows K2, doesn’t involve cosmetic changes but rather a fundamental rebuild of how the system is developed. The company acknowledges the mounting issues with performance, stability, and an interface cluttered with AI-powered features. The priority is now shifting toward speed, code quality, and basic OS reliability.
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Hardware and Technologies April 27, 2026, 01:19 PM
A new browser called Donut has appeared on GitHub, and it's all about total anonymity: no telemetry, spoofed digital fingerprints, and unlimited isolated profiles. The devs are positioning it as a tool for «clean» tracking‑free surfing — but this approach does have its controversial sides.
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Hardware and Technologies April 24, 2026, 05:37 PM
Microsoft has finally added the option to officially remove Copilot from Windows. You’d think this is the long-awaited way to get rid of that annoying AI helper. But as always, the devil’s in the details — there’s a “delete” button, but it comes with a whole list of bizarre restrictions that turn a simple uninstall into a proper quest.
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Windows 11 Is Finally Promised to Become Stable — And to Make That Happen, They’re Changing Everything
Hardware and Technologies April 23, 2026, 10:00 AM
Microsoft is shifting its approach to developing Windows 11, focusing less on new features and more on stability and usability. The company promises to rebuild the system around user feedback, simplify updates, and bring back some familiar interface options. All key changes are planned for release by the end of 2026. -
Hardware and Technologies April 21, 2026, 06:47 PM
The May Windows 11 update is shaping up to be a breath of fresh air for anyone tired of fighting with a sluggish File Explorer and a taskbar that randomly craps out. Microsoft has stepped off the AI-shaming path and, for the first time in what feels like forever, seems to be seriously working on the system’s core foundation.
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WhatsApp Has Started Charging For A Plus Subscription — What’s Included And Will Regular Users Be Affected?
Hardware and Technologies April 21, 2026, 12:58 PM
While competitors like Telegram Premium are growing their paid subscriber base, WhatsApp has long stayed out of that race, betting on mass appeal and free features. Based on the latest data, that strategy is starting to shift, and the messenger has begun testing the WhatsApp Plus plan. -
Windows 11 Is Turning Into an Xbox: Microsoft Adds a Console Mode for All Devices and a New AI Agent
Hardware and Technologies April 20, 2026, 10:52 AM
Microsoft has started rolling out fresh builds 26100.8313 and 26200.8313 to Windows Insider participants on the Release Preview channel. Along with the usual bug fixes, this update brings two major new features: a full-screen Xbox mode for all PC form factors, and support for background AI agents right on the taskbar. -
Hardware and Technologies April 17, 2026, 11:36 AM
Google has wrapped up testing for Android 17, and the fourth beta is now officially the final dress rehearsal before release. On the surface, everything looks calm — you won’t find any flashy UI changes or redesigned icons — but the company has tightened the screws where it hurts most for Android smartphone owners: RAM and data security.
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Hardware and Technologies April 16, 2026, 12:04 PM
The new version of the DLSS Enabler utility adds support for x5 and x6 frame generation for GeForce RTX 40 graphics cards and a number of other GPUs. Modes that NVIDIA officially brands as Multi Frame Generation and ties to the RTX 50 series can now be activated on the previous generation of "green" cards.
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‘Kill’ Shorts in Zero Minutes: YouTube Gave Users an Emergency Brake But Forgot to Remove the Button Itself
Hardware and Technologies April 16, 2026, 10:47 AM
YouTube has finally given users a way to cut their Shorts time down to zero. A “0 minutes” limit has appeared in settings — but if you thought the platform would finally let you permanently nuke that annoying tab, think again. -
Hardware and Technologies April 15, 2026, 01:13 PM
Google has released a desktop app for Windows that you can pull up with Alt+Space, no browser required. It searches for files and apps on your PC, looks things up online, can even scan your screen via Google Lens, and uses AI.
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AI Generated This Code? A Human Will Answer: Linus Torvalds Legalized AI in the Linux Kernel — But With One Strict Condition
Hardware and Technologies April 15, 2026, 10:54 AM
After months of arguments and one high-profile scandal involving an NVIDIA engineer's patch, the Linux community has finally made up its mind: using neural networks to write code is allowed, but hiding that fact won't fly anymore. Devs will be required to add a special tag, and all legal and technical responsibility for bugs and license violations will fall on humans. -
Hardware and Technologies April 14, 2026, 11:46 AM
The insider build of Windows 11 threw a curveball that probably didn’t thrill anyone who’s sick of pushy AI. Microsoft recently announced a “more thoughtful” integration of Copilot and even started removing the assistant’s button from default apps. But early checks show it’s not about surgically removing neural networks — just a plain old rebrand. The icon changed, the menu item got a new name, but the actual code running the AI stayed right where it was.
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Hardware and Technologies April 13, 2026, 08:27 PM
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Linux kernel has changed its major version number, but more importantly, version 7.0 marks the first serious use of neural networks in development. Linus Torvalds says AI helped catch rare bugs.
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Windows Central: Microsoft Is Wasting Time Trying to Fix Windows 11 — They Should Just Make a New OS and Start Over
Hardware and Technologies April 13, 2026, 06:58 PM
It's been almost four years since Windows 11 launched, yet debates over its interface, stability, and intrusive features still rage on. Microsoft has announced a major overhaul plan, but some argue that these attempts to "revive" an OS rarely work — maybe the corporation should just use the tried-and-true tactic of changing the number in the name and starting fresh. -
News April 12, 2026, 09:49 PM
What happens when you give an artificial intelligence the keys to a retail business? San Francisco residents are about to find out firsthand.
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