GPT-6.1 Sol Rolls Out in GitHub Copilot for Developers
OpenAI's GPT-6.1 Sol is now generally available in GitHub Copilot, offering efficient agentic coding and terminal workflows with reduced token usage.
Artificial Intelligence · September 29, 2026
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Microsoft introduces major data innovations across Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databases, empowering businesses to ground AI models in unique enterprise context.
Artificial Intelligence · September 29, 2026
How to Run Android Apps on a Windows PC
Discover how to run Android apps and mobile games on your Windows PC using emulators like BlueStacks and MuMuPlayer or Google Play Games.
Apps & Software · September 27, 2026
GitHub Adds In-Product Validator for Copilot Enterprise Settings
GitHub introduces an in-product validator for Copilot enterprise managed settings, helping admins detect JSON errors and invalid team mappings before deployment.
Artificial Intelligence · September 27, 2026
Microsoft SharePoint Flaw CVE-2026-65660 Active Attacks
Microsoft SharePoint remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2026-65660 is actively exploited in the wild, prompting a strict CISA deadline.
Cybersecurity · September 27, 2026
Microsoft Confirms Windows Updates Cause Desktop Loading Issues
Microsoft confirms recent Windows updates trigger desktop loading issues and black screens, primarily affecting Azure Virtual Desktop hosts using FSLogix.
Computing · September 27, 2026
Microsoft Quietly Drops Copilot+ PC Branding on New Laptops
Microsoft has quietly stepped away from using Copilot+ PC branding on its latest laptops, despite the new hardware meeting previous requirements.
Computing · September 26, 2026
Microsoft Steps Back From Copilot+ PC Branding
Microsoft and its hardware partners are quietly dropping the Copilot+ PC brand, omitting the AI marketing label from new Surface devices.
Computing · September 26, 2026
Microsoft unveils new Copilot with Home, Code, and Autopilot
Microsoft introduces new Copilot features including Home, Code, and Autopilot to help users build solutions and manage AI agents across the enterprise.
Artificial Intelligence · September 26, 2026
GitHub Agentic Autofix Now Leverages Copilot Memory
GitHub has updated Agentic Autofix to use Copilot Memory, allowing the AI to review past context and store secure fix patterns for future security alerts.
Artificial Intelligence · September 26, 2026
GitHub Copilot Updates for Slack and Microsoft Teams
GitHub introduces updates for GitHub Copilot in Slack and Microsoft Teams, bringing enhanced context, model switching, and workflow tracking.
Apps & Software · September 25, 2026
GitHub Copilot App Introduces Local Sandboxing in Preview
GitHub has announced local sandboxing for the GitHub Copilot app in public preview, helping to reduce the potential impact of unintended commands.
Artificial Intelligence · September 25, 2026
GitHub Copilot Expands Code Review Configurations
GitHub Copilot code review introduces general availability for personal configurations across more plans and adds enterprise-level default settings.
Artificial Intelligence · September 24, 2026
Microsoft Reveals Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 13
Microsoft announces refreshed Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch devices featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus chips and higher pricing.
Computing · September 24, 2026
HEMA Builds HAL Assistant with MCP and Bedrock
Discover how 100-year-old Dutch retailer HEMA built HAL using Amazon Bedrock AgentCore and Model Context Protocol to eliminate developer portal-hopping.
Artificial Intelligence · September 24, 2026
Microsoft Disrupts EvilTokens Phishing-as-a-Service Platform
Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit has disrupted the EvilTokens phishing platform, which compromised 12,000 accounts across 10,000 global organizations.
Robotics · September 22, 2026
Windows Task Manager Creator Releases Modern TMOG Tool
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Computing · September 22, 2026
New Microsoft Defender Zero-Day Blocks Antivirus Updates
Security researcher Abdelhamid Naceri has released a new zero-day exploit dubbed BigDiskBuster that prevents Microsoft Defender from updating.
Cybersecurity · September 22, 2026
Microsoft urges Entra ID admins to migrate to passkeys for SMS retirement
Microsoft has reminded administrators to switch Entra ID users to phishing‑resistant passkeys before SMS first‑factor sign‑in is retired in February 2027, avoiding service disruptions.
Robotics · September 22, 2026
Microsoft: September 2026 Updates Break File History Feature
Microsoft has confirmed that the September 2026 security updates are causing issues with the File History backup feature, leading to crashes and failed backups.
Robotics · September 21, 2026
Is the Original Nintendo Switch Still Worth Buying in 2026?
Nine years after launch, is the original Nintendo Switch worth the investment? We break down the value of used versus new consoles in the age of Switch 2.
Apps & Software · September 21, 2026
Ransomware Developer Sentenced Amid New AI Security Threats
A major ransomware developer receives a 13-year prison sentence as researchers uncover new AI-driven vulnerabilities including Plugin4Shell and SAP flaws.
Cybersecurity · September 21, 2026
How to Properly Check Your PC for Malware Infections
Learn the most effective ways to scan your PC for malware, from using built-in Windows Defender tools to utilizing third-party security scanners.
Computing · September 21, 2026
How to Set Up and Use Xbox Mode on Your Windows 11 PC
Learn how to activate and navigate Xbox mode on Windows 11 to create a controller-friendly, gaming-focused interface for your PC library.
Computing · September 21, 2026
Microsoft Patents Ad-Injection System for Free-to-Play Games
Microsoft has filed a patent for a machine learning system that pauses gameplay to serve ads, granting users ad-free playtime in exchange for watching.
Artificial Intelligence · September 20, 2026
How to Securely Wipe Your Old Laptop Before Disposal
Don't leave your personal data behind when upgrading your hardware. Follow these essential steps to back up, de-authorize, and securely wipe your laptop.
Computing · September 20, 2026
Putin Uses Unlicensed Windows on Dell PC for Online Vote
An official Kremlin video shows Vladimir Putin voting on a Dell PC featuring an 'Activate Windows' watermark, raising questions regarding Russian tech mandates.
Computing · September 20, 2026
Unsealed Docs Reveal OpenAI and Microsoft’s 'Doom Loop'
Newly unsealed court documents reveal that OpenAI and Microsoft internally warned that their AI models would destroy the web's economic foundations.
Artificial Intelligence · September 20, 2026
Wired vs wireless Xbox controllers balance latency and freedom
Wired and wireless Xbox controllers differ in battery hassle, input response and room freedom, with Bluetooth adding potential delay and USB avoiding it.
Robotics · September 20, 2026
AI-Driven Vulnerability Discovery Surges to Record Highs
As AI development slowdown talks continue, the cybersecurity landscape faces a record-breaking surge in software vulnerability disclosures powered by AI.
Cybersecurity · September 19, 2026
Microsoft filings call AI scraping ‘largest theft’
Newly unsealed filings quote Microsoft and OpenAI executives warning that AI scraping threatened publishers and could undermine fair-use claims.
Artificial Intelligence · September 19, 2026
Microsoft details lessons from its own AI transformation
Microsoft says its AI transformation shows why companies should focus on business outcomes, redesign workflows and involve employees from the start.
Artificial Intelligence · September 18, 2026
Microsoft outlines five principles for AI in education
Microsoft has outlined five principles for using AI in education, emphasizing safety, educator oversight, student learning and preparation for an AI-powered future.
Artificial Intelligence · September 16, 2026