Microsoft has detailed how Known Issue Rollback (KIR) functions as an “undo button” for problematic Windows updates. The feature automatically reverts buggy non-security changes while keeping security fixes intact across all supported Windows versions.
Researchers have identified two existing cancer drugs that reversed Alzheimer’s symptoms in mouse models. The combination therapy reduced harmful tau protein clumps and improved learning and memory. Human trials are the next step.
The Central Bank of Ireland has fined Coinbase Europe €21.5m for serious anti-money laundering failures. The exchange failed to monitor 30.5 million transactions over a 12-month period, representing 31% of its total volume.
Nippon Steel is making a massive bet on the data center boom with plans to produce specialized electrical steel for transformers. The company will invest billions at its Arkansas facility to manufacture grain-oriented electrical steel sheets. Mass production is scheduled to begin in 2028 as part of
Facing tariffs as high as 180% on products manufactured in China, Loftie’s CEO made a dramatic pivot away from the US market. The sleep technology company has seen international sales jump from 3% to nearly 50% of revenue in just three months. Hassett says he now treats the US market “like hot lava”
Boise State University has secured a $1.5 million defense research award to develop advanced gallium nitride materials. The funding will support new instrumentation and training for semiconductor research. This positions the university as a growing hub for defense-related materials innovation.
Researchers have identified why perovskite solar cells catastrophically fail when shaded. The culprit? Microscopic pinholes that cause localized overheating and permanent damage. This breakthrough could finally unlock the commercial potential of these promising solar materials.
After reinstalling Fedora three times due to failed dual-boot experiments, this writer discovered Rescuezilla. The free tool creates bootable backup environments that even include web browsers for troubleshooting. It’s become their go-to diagnostic tool for Linux system recovery.
The IRS has officially terminated its Direct File tax filing software for the 2026 tax season. The free program had been growing rapidly, serving nearly 300,000 taxpayers this year with overwhelmingly positive reviews. Critics call the move a giveaway to commercial tax software companies.
Cluely founder Roy Lee admits the startup may have launched too early after pivoting from its controversial “cheat on everything” positioning. The company recently narrowed its focus to AI meeting notes amid questions about sustainable growth.
