A developer has released an open-source “Legacy Notepad” that uses just 2.1MB of RAM, compared to the official Windows 11 app’s 52.3MB. The project, created by GitHub user ForLoopCodes, is a direct response to Microsoft’s Copilot AI integration into the classic text editor.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced Windows 11 has surpassed 1 billion users, reaching the milestone slightly faster than Windows 10. However, the OS is plagued by a negative reputation and ongoing reliability problems, with Microsoft now pledging to urgently address them. Hundreds of millions of
Microsoft’s CFO Amy Hood forecasts a significant drop in revenue for its More Personal Computing segment, which includes Surface devices. The decline is attributed to RAM supply constraints and the end of the Windows 10 upgrade surge.
Wolfspeed has launched a new top-side cooled semiconductor package for its silicon carbide power devices. The TOLT package is built on its Gen 4 MOSFET tech and targets the intense power demands of AI data centers. It’s the second of three planned top-side cooled families from the company.
A bombshell report details how U.S. nuclear safety regulations are being dramatically weakened. The changes, backed by tech giants, strip away critical environmental and security protections for new reactor projects.
Windows 11 has officially crossed the 1 billion user mark, achieving the milestone faster than its predecessor, Windows 10. The news comes amidst ongoing user complaints about system requirements and software stability.
Google is launching an auto-browse feature in Chrome, powered by its Gemini 3 model, to automate website navigation and data gathering for paying subscribers. The move is part of a broader push by AI giants to embed automation into enterprise workflows, though experts caution about its limitations.
Dell’s refurbished outlet is offering the newly redesigned Alienware Area-51 16 gaming laptop. It features a full metal build and, crucially, Nvidia’s flagship GeForce RTX 5090 mobile GPU with 24GB of VRAM.
Apple’s long-awaited AI upgrade for Siri, powered by Google’s Gemini, could be unveiled this month. The company reportedly plans demonstrations in February, with features arriving in updates to iOS 26 and the full launch with iOS 27 this fall.
Microsoft has launched its new Maia 200 AI accelerator, built for running large AI models. It claims significant performance advantages over hardware from AWS and Google Cloud. The chip is already powering internal services like Copilot.
