Microsoft has enabled hardware-accelerated BitLocker in Windows 11 25H2 and Windows Server 2025. The feature, announced at Ignite 2025, leverages new CPU and SoC tech to slash encryption overhead, promising near-native SSD performance.
The AI boom is pushing rack power demands toward 1 megawatt, breaking traditional power infrastructure. The fix? A new wave of power semiconductors and radical designs like 800-volt DC systems and solid-state transformers.
The Linux kernel is preparing support for a new power management feature tied to Intel’s future Panther Lake processors. Called “slow workload hints,” it aims to help the OS make smarter, long-term decisions about performance versus battery life.
Element Critical has formed a new investment platform with a heavyweight group of backers to fuel expansion. The move highlights the intense capital flowing into digital infrastructure, especially in key markets like Texas.
LG is walking back a controversial software update that installed a non-removable Microsoft Copilot shortcut on its TVs. The company now says it will take steps to allow users to delete the icon, following significant online frustration. The shortcut links to a web app, not an embedded service.
Google is adding a file upload feature directly to its search bar. Users can now ask questions about images and PDFs via Gemini. This move aims to make AI tools more accessible to the general public.
According to a new report, Lenovo is planning a SteamOS variant of its upcoming Legion Go 2 handheld. This model would launch at CES 2026, keeping the same high-end hardware but swapping the operating system. It’s a bold move that signals growing frustration with Windows on handhelds.
The endless debate over remote vs. office work misses the point. According to one creative studio, the real goal is designing a workflow that follows the work, not enforcing a location. Their strategy involves maintaining two fully-equipped studios to eliminate compromise on craft.
NVIDIA’s latest driver adds DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation to five more games, including the re-launched Splitgate: Arena Reloaded. However, player numbers for that title suggest a rocky start despite the tech boost.
The next wave of AI isn’t just making suggestions—it’s taking action. Autonomous agents are being deployed to manage Kubernetes, optimize costs, and fix incidents. This fundamentally changes the threat model for cloud-native systems.
