The U.S. government has extended the deadline for TikTok’s potential ban for a fourth time. The new date for ByteDance to divest its U.S. operations is now January 23, 2026. This follows a reported $14 billion sale plan involving Oracle, but major obstacles remain.
Apple has seeded the first beta of macOS Tahoe 26.3 to developers just three days after the public launch of version 26.2. The update’s contents are currently unknown, with a public beta expected later this week.
Apple has seeded the first developer betas for its next round of operating system updates, versioned 26.3. The company also issued release candidates for older macOS versions, Sequoia 15.7.4 and Sonoma 14.8.4.
For years, cloud-based HPC and AI workloads could easily get managed Lustre file systems, but IBM’s GPFS was a DIY project. Now, services firm Sycomp has packaged GPFS into a managed “Infrastructure as Code” offering for Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure, automating many of the complex operations.
The long-running fan-favorite series Supernatural is departing Netflix on December 17th. If you have a week to cram in 327 episodes, here’s how to tackle it with themed mini-binges.
Raspberry Pi Imager has been completely overhauled with version 2.0. The update introduces a step-by-step guided workflow, vastly improved accessibility, and integrates key customization options directly into the imaging process.
The next update for the popular Linux desktop environment is tackling some long-standing user frustrations. KDE Plasma 6.6 will introduce proper screen mirroring support and a safeguard against runaway memory consumption.
In a rare Friday software drop, Apple has pushed out its 26.2 updates across all platforms. The updates bring AirPods Live Translation to the EU, Liquid Glass tweaks, and a surprising return of a beloved iPad feature.
The core team behind Microsoft’s Windows Insider Program has all moved on to new roles. This marks the end of an era defined by personality and community, leaving behind a more utilitarian beta testing service.
Apple has released iPadOS 26.2, a significant update that brings back a key multitasking tool. The feature allows users to drag apps to create Split View or Slide Over windows. This is expected to be the final major update of the year.
