A long-time Windows expert has stopped using a Microsoft account, switching to a local account over privacy concerns. He details the trade-offs and the increasingly complicated workarounds needed to avoid Microsoft’s online account system.
Meta is projecting a staggering $135 billion in capital expenditures this year, nearly doubling its spend from 2024. The massive AI investment is already driving results, with revenue up 22% and key ad metrics improving.
Apple’s first-quarter earnings shattered records with $143.8 billion in revenue. The company’s active install base has surged to over 2.5 billion users, a massive jump from the 2.35 billion reported just a year prior in January 2025.
A new neuromorphic chip from Innatera claims to process sensor data 100x faster while using 500x less power than conventional methods. This could revolutionize battery life in smart home and wearable devices.
At embedded world 2026, SECO is demonstrating an end-to-end smart vending solution. It combines a SANTVEND single-board computer, KarL4 contactless payments, and the Clea Vend cloud for real-time analytics.
GOG is hiring a Senior C++ engineer to build a native Linux version of its Galaxy client from the ground up. This move aims to bring cloud saves and unified library management to Linux and Steam Deck users natively for the first time.
The open-source 3DS emulator Azahar has restored support for .3ds ROM files after a controversial removal caused chaos. The move aims to clean up a messy ecosystem of confusing forks and poor user reviews.
Windows 11 has officially crossed the one billion user mark. It achieved this milestone in just under four and a half years, outpacing Windows 10’s adoption timeline. The end of support for Windows 10 is a major driver pushing users and enterprises to upgrade.
The UK government is promoting new “AI Growth Zones” with promises of thousands of local jobs. A closer look reveals these figures are based on flawed estimates from industry lobbyists and don’t reflect the reality of automated hyperscale data centres.
Nvidia is deepening its bet on AI infrastructure with a massive $2 billion investment in cloud provider CoreWeave. This move comes as the scramble for data center power reaches a fever pitch. It’s a strategic play that goes far beyond just selling chips.
