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Microsoft says it made Windows 11 zippier, especially on PCs with less RAM
The whole RAM price thing is partly Microsoft's fault so it's the least it can do. The whole RAM price thing is partly Microsoft's fault so it's the least it can do.
The whole RAM price thing is partly Microsoft's fault so it's the least it can do. The whole RAM price thing is partly Microsoft's fault so it's the least it can do.
CarbonAI has raised $12M led by Cowboy Ventures for AI agents that handle underwriting, due diligence and post-close monitoring on commercial real estate loans. The EU AI Act treats consumer credit decisions as high-risk but not corporate lending, a line that blurs when a sponsor gives a personal guarantee. CarbonAI has raised $12M for AI […] This story continues at The Next Web
In the midterm elections , meat is on the menu . As Democrats and Republicans argue over high prices and the Iran war , they’re also having a food fight over who’s the most red-blooded carnivore. The latest example came this week in Mississippi, where Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom released a video with a snippet of Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith saying that if consumers are upset over…
<img src="https://res.infoq.com/news/2026/10/instagram-compose-migration/en/headerimage/aws-reliability-dns-1792077775251.jpg"/><p>Instagram Direct migrated its Android UI from the legacy Android View system to Jetpack Compose, creating an AI-native UI codebase that is easier for AI coding agents to understand, modify, and maintain. According to Instagram engineers, the migration reduced UI code v…
In terms of quality, 2026 has been a bleak year for big-budget video game adaptations. Yes, yes, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie made over a billion dollars, and Mortal Kombat II turned a lean profit. But they were also two of the very worst movies I've seen all year. The former made me all too aware of what a short span of time we have in this life, and how much of it I was obliged to sacrifice for…
Google Home is adding local Matter support for Philips Hue lights It should mean faster response times and offline access There are other improvements in the latest app update as well There's a new upgrade rolling out for Google Home and Philips Hue lights that might not sound all that significant at first, but will actually make a notable difference to functionality — and I'm keen to get it insta…
An Nvidia RTX Spark chip aboard an Asus laptop motherboard. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Fourteen years ago this month, Microsoft released an Nvidia-powered Windows PC that would become one of the greatest tech flops in modern history. The original Microsoft Surface, which ran a stripped-down version of Windows on an Nvidia Tegra chip, bombed so hard that Microsoft had to write off $900 m…
E Ink announced the next generation of its Kaleido color e-paper screen technology today, delivering several welcome improvements. The company's existing Kaleido 3 displays can be found in e-readers and tablets from companies like Kobo , PocketBook , and Boox , while Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft uses a customized version to improve performance. The new Kaleido 4 technology addresses some of Kaleido 3…
Grand Theft Auto VI is co close that we can almost taste it. Let's celebrate by watching some trailers. As we wait the next few weeks for the game's Nov. 19 launch , it's worth taking a few minutes to reminisce about its marketing. There hasn't been all that much of it because, well, it's GTA 6 and Rockstar knows that people want to play it regardless. Still, there are a few trailers (and one very…
I've worked with many NAS systems over the years. I have far more storage than I know what to do with at this point across the companies I work with outside my journalistic work. I've got well over a dozen active NAS systems set up, running different areas at any given time. One branch of what I do is overseeing a photo, video, graphics, and media team. Right now, that is three people, and they ha…
KATSEYE: Wild Hearts premieres: Fri, October 16 on Hulu (US) Global stream: Disney+ Use NordVPN to watch any stream They're the girl group taking the world by storm with their catchy pop tunes, and now you can learn all about how they came together and the secrets of their success. Read on for how to watch KATSEYE: Wild Hearts online from anywhere with a VPN . This fan-focused documentary will fea…
Microsoft has released a minor Windows update to address connection issues with Always On VPN, with users reporting other fixes as a seemingly unintended consequence. As Bleeping Computer reports, users reported connection issues with Microsoft’s Always On VPN standard following a Windows update in September 2026. The tech titan has released the KB 5127646 and KB5127648 cumulative updates in order…
We knew that a number of big tech firms were helping to fund the construction of Trump's ballroom, but we didn't know just how much they were giving to the cause. Now the Washington Post published a list of all the major donors to the White House ballroom project, along with how much each contributed. In total, Silicon Valley and the crypto industry have reportedly delivered over $150 million for…
Following a string of incidents where AI models hacked websites and breached government systems during testing phases, the Federal Trade Commission is officially probing Anthropic and OpenAI over consumer harms, an insider told Axios . On Wednesday, the FTC sent out civil investigative demands seeking a wide range of information from the AI firms on recent safety incidents. The FTC did not respond…
Stream Traitors Telugu on Prime (Free Trial) (UK/US/India) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (75% off) Premieres Oct 15; Final airs Nov 5 While Karan Johar has now hosted two seasons of The Traitors India , the Hindi-language version of the iconic competition, Teja Sajja is now stepping in to bring is The Traitors Telugu , with the help of 20 celebrity friends. He'll be joined in the Palace by the l…
Google launched Universal Cart in the US on Wednesday, a cart that sits inside Search and the Gemini app, holds products from multiple retailers and takes the payment through Google Pay. Its own roadmap names Canada, Australia and the UK for expansion, and never mentions the EU. Google has put a shopping cart inside Search […] This story continues at The Next Web
Genuine human creativity takes time, but you know what doesn't? AI slop. There are countless AI models out there that can make something that passes for music, and you might come across those tracks on streaming services without realizing it. Google says it will begin labeling that content in YouTube Music, building on similar disclosures in the main YouTube app. Google is not outright banning AI…
Rockstar Games' games tend to be full of little details that players might barely notice (if at all), and it sounds like Grand Theft Auto VI is no different. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier published a deep dive into the development history of GTA 6 this week, complete with an accompanying YouTube video that explores key aspects of the story that didn't make it into print. One such aspect is a r…
Coral-fringed tropical atolls are among the landforms most threatened by global warming, but many have a potential superpower: Healthy ecosystems may help them keep pace with rising seas. Atoll islands with native vegetation and thriving seabird populations are “naturally active systems that can change and adapt to their environmental conditions if they are allowed to do so,” said Nick Graham , a…
We'll likely learn more about how this will work at the company's upcoming "AI & Autonomy Day" event in December.
Nvidia’s new models join a wave of open-weight releases from US labs on the heels of the Hugging Face hack.
Microsoft helped dismantle a cybercrime marketplace that sold phishing tools, accounts, and scam infrastructure Platforms CoGUI and Iron Man enabled large-scale phishing campaigns targeting organizations worldwide The operation drove over a billion phishing messages before domains and thousands of accounts were seized Late last year, Microsoft set out to investigate what seemed to be yet another p…
Following the launch of its $50 subscription-free security camera last month , Shelly announced another new accessory for smart home automation today that can keep track of multiple people as they move through rooms or large spaces without recording them. The Shelly Presence Gen4 sensor uses mmWave radar technology instead of a camera to detect the presence, motions, and activities of people and p…
There's nothing more frustrating than paying for fast broadband only to discover that the signal barely reaches certain rooms. The Netgear Orbi 770 Series Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System could be the upgrade you're looking for, and it's reduced in price right now. Rather than relying on a single router to reach every corner of your home, the Netgear Orbi 770 uses three coordinated units to distribute the wire…
Link your image libraries together into one easy browsing gallery. | Image: Microsoft Microsoft has redesigned its Photos app for Windows 11, overhauling the editor and image viewer, and combining photos and videos from your PC, OneDrive, and iCloud into a single space. The new combined gallery experience aims to make it easier to manage and view your photos without jumping between apps or devices…
The funding comes as Ramp's annualized revenue crosses $2B, and its customer count reaches 85,000.
U.S. Maj. Nidal Hasan is seen in a booking photo after being moved to the Bell County Jail on April 9, 2010 in Belton, Texas. | Getty Images The execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will not be livestreamed as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had previously announced . Donald Trump announced the plan was off in a post on Truth Social: I think streaming the execution for all to see might hav…
Microsoft says months of work have made Windows 11 up to 20% more responsive and that better memory management makes a meaningful difference on PCs with 8GB of RAM. The only published hands-on test found gains on 16GB and larger machines, and none at all on an 8GB PC. Microsoft says Windows 11 is now […] This story continues at The Next Web
Washington Post : Documents: Nvidia and Apple each committed $25M, the top contribution amount, to Trump's WH ballroom; Microsoft and Palantir committed $10M, Meta and Amazon $5M — The records offer a panoramic view of a fundraising campaign that is extraordinary for its size and opacity. — Loading... $2.5M
If you've been thinking about getting into 3D printing, or upgrading from a smaller machine, the Creality K1 Max 2025 3D printer, currently discounted as part of the company's Halloween sale, combines a generous build area with fast printing speeds and AI-assisted features. The K1 Max is particularly appealing if you've outgrown a smaller 3D printer or want to tackle more ambitious projects withou…
Erewhon , the luxury Los Angeles health-food grocer, is changing up its hot bar—but don’t worry, you can still get favorites like the buffalo cauliflower and turmeric chicken tenders. Instead of being fried in avocado oil, though, those dishes will now get their crisp from Zero Acre Farms’ Organic Fera fruit oil , a sustainable cooking oil made by pressing the fruit of the hybrid oleifera x guinee…
Microsoft and Nvidia held a launch party for the first wave of RTX Spark laptops last week in San Francisco, where a new wave of AI PCs took center stage amid a packed crowd and a lively hands-on area. A day after the media event, I was invited to a quieter Nvidia event to hear a lot more about the new RTX Spark computing platform. While Nvidia's new laptops might look like regular Windows machine…
The new shopping tool is available in the U.S. across Google Search and the Gemini app.
TL;DR : Through Oct. 28, several Prime Video streaming subscription add-ons are on sale for just $1.99 per month for two months, including Apple TV , Starz , MGM+ , Crunchyroll , and AMC+ . That's up to $13 per month in savings. Prime Video add-on streaming deals: Best Apple TV deal Apple TV (Prime Video add-on) $1.99/month for 2 months (save $26) Get Deal Best MGM+ deal MGM+ (Prime Video add-on)…
TL;DR: Dunkin ’ is giving away free bat-winged drink koozies for one day only on Friday, Oct. 16. To grab one, just order the new Berry Battie Daydream Refresher at participating locations while supplies last. Halloween has officially taken over Dunkin ', and the chain has another surprise brewing for its Refresher fans. The spooky season already brought plenty of colorful drinks to the menu…
Private Internet Access (PIA) has announced the addition of 10 new locations to its server network, building on recent expansions by adding servers in the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia. The announcement follows the addition of 15 new locations in September 2026 and forms part of a larger effort to improve and expand the Colorado-based VPN’s server network. The full list of new l…
If you're building a NAS or running out of room on your existing one, you'll know that high-capacity hard drives can be expensive. But one I'd definitely consider is the 16TB Seagate IronWolf, which is tailored for adding more space for backups, media libraries, or shared files. Ideal for NAS owners, home server enthusiasts, content creators, and small businesses needing large amounts of always-ac…
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YouTube might be coming for your next audiobook listen. The Google-owned video platform is reportedly looking to expand into audiobooks, potentially putting it in direct competition with Spotify and Amazon Audible. According to the Wall Street Journal , YouTube has been in talks with book publishers in recent months about developing an audiobook feature that could launch as early as 2027. The comp…
An Israeli ad tech firm worked with spyware companies to infect devices, including at Al Jazeera , by simply showing users an online ad, according to a joint investigation by security researchers at Citizen Lab and Confiant . It's the first time researchers have found technical evidence of a zero-click attack - a form of hacking that requires no action by users - delivered through targeted adverti…