The Netherlands took control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia in September, citing national security concerns. China responded by blocking chip exports, creating what it calls “chaos” in the global semiconductor supply chain.
Microsoft accidentally told supported Windows 10 users their systems had reached end of life. The bug affected Enterprise LTSC 2021 and Extended Security Update customers who should have support until 2027 or later.
Chrome’s latest update lets you autofill passport numbers, driver’s licenses, and vehicle IDs like VINs. The feature requires manual opt-in and uses encryption, but security concerns remain as Google expands its data collection.
Recent layoff announcements from companies like Amazon, UPS and Target total over 60,000 jobs eliminated this year. While AI plays a role, experts say traditional cost-cutting and economic uncertainty are the real drivers.
Salesforce’s channel chief Phil Samenuk told CRN the company “will not be a successful consumption company without our ecosystem.” This comes as Salesforce pushes into agentic AI and consumption-based pricing models that require extensive partner support.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16 launches with built-in AI capabilities including Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol and comprehensive EU sovereignty support. The release features dramatic technical changes from installer to security model, backed by 16-year support commitments. This represents SUSE’
Amazon is rolling out its next-generation Alexa+ assistant inside the Amazon Music app on iOS and Android. The AI can create playlists from complex prompts and answer detailed questions about music. After beta testing, it will cost $19.99 monthly but be free for Prime members.
Apple has brought back the Slide Over multitasking feature in iPadOS 26.1 after removing it in the initial iPadOS 26 release. The feature now works alongside the new window-based system but limits users to just one Slide Over app at a time.
As daylight decreases and temperatures drop, many people experience increased sleepiness and fatigue. Research shows our sleep patterns actually change with the seasons, but it’s complicated.
Major banks’ “living wills” reveal fascinating psychological patterns in how institutions confront their own potential demise. The language choices in these crisis documents expose fundamental differences in risk culture and leadership courage.
