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.
The RAF Ash base, a 1950s nuclear-hardened bunker built for the ROTOR air defense system, has been reborn as a data center. Now operated by CyberFort Group, it’s pitching ultra-secure colocation and digital sovereignty to healthcare and finance clients, leveraging its literally anchored-in-the-UK st
OpenAI has officially announced its GPT-5.2 model series, rolling out immediately to paid ChatGPT users and within Microsoft 365 Copilot. The launch comes amid rising competition from Google’s Gemini models. GPT-5.1 will be retired in three months.
Broadcom is rolling out the final details of its revamped VMware partner program. The changes center on a value-based model that rewards technical skill and customer adoption, not just sales.
Oracle has sold its 29% stake in chip designer Ampere Computing to SoftBank for a $2.7 billion pre-tax gain. Chairman Larry Ellison says the move shifts Oracle to a policy of “chip neutrality” as AI technology rapidly evolves.
Microsoft is shifting its focus for Windows 11 in 2026 from new features to deep system optimization for gaming. The plan targets background workloads, power scheduling, and graphics, with key tech like Auto Super Resolution going public. A public preview for AMD Ryzen AI NPUs is slated for early 20
Microsoft is rolling out a key update to its Prism emulator for Windows 11 on ARM. The update adds support for critical x86 instruction sets like AVX and AVX2, which many creative apps and games depend on. This means previously incompatible software, including Ableton Live 12, can now run.
AMD’s new FSR Redstone update includes a promising tech called Radiance Caching. Despite a flashy demo in *Warhammer 40K: Darktide*, developer Fatshark clarified it’s experimental and not planned for the live game. It needs more work before hitting a live service title.
Google just rolled out a batch of new features for its Android XR platform, which powers Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset. The updates, including PC app streaming and 3D avatars called “Likenesses,” make the platform a much closer rival to Apple’s visionOS.
