Apple is running a second test of its Background Security Improvement feature in the latest iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3 betas. The system aims to deliver critical patches for Safari and system libraries without a full software update, replacing the older Rapid Security Response system.
CrowdStrike is shelling out $740 million to buy identity security startup SGNL. The deal aims to bolster CrowdStrike’s tools against AI threats by integrating SGNL’s “continuous identity” technology.
Anthropic has released Claude Code 2.1.0, a major update packed with over 1,000 commits. The release targets power users building autonomous AI agents and complex workflows, adding features like agent lifecycle hooks and session teleportation. It comes as developers on X are praising the tool, with
Xbox has detailed its upcoming Developer Direct showcase for January 22, 2026. The show will focus on long-awaited deep dives for Playground Games’ Fable and Forza Horizon 6, alongside a look at Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation.
Google is halving the frequency of its Android code dumps to the open source community. The move, effective in 2026, will see source code published to AOSP only in Q2 and Q4 each year.
A maximum-severity vulnerability in the popular n8n automation platform lets anyone on the network take over servers without a login. The flaw, dubbed “ni8mare,” is a centralization nightmare for enterprises.
Microsoft is reorganizing internally to bolster GitHub against new AI rivals like Cursor. The goal is to transform GitHub from a code repository into an AI “agent factory” and development dashboard.
Apple is using on-device AI to reduce the friction of creating tasks. The new feature in Reminders scans selected text for actions and dates, promising to save time. But it has some significant hardware and language limitations.
Solana Mobile is launching a new token, SKR, to support its open mobile platform centered on the Seeker smartphone. The fixed supply of 10 billion tokens will be used for staking and governance, managed by a group called Guardians starting in 2026.
Roku plans to take its budget-friendly, ad-free Howdy streaming service to other platforms. Launched last August for $2.99 a month, it targets a market gap left by pricier competitors. The CEO says they want to distribute it “everywhere.”
