The developers who built Windows 1.0 secretly inserted their names into the software as an Easter egg. Decades later, that hidden credit list was used to track down the team for a 40th-anniversary reunion, where they shared incredible stories from the project’s chaotic early days.
AMD has released version 0.14 of its open-source GAIA project, adding what it calls “native” support for both macOS and Linux. This marks a significant expansion from its Windows-only origins, though the details on hardware acceleration remain unclear.
The British Business Bank is committing €5.7 million to the British Design Fund to support early-stage, product-focused UK businesses. This move is part of a broader push to address regional investment disparities and back physical innovation.
The European Space Agency’s Swarm satellites, designed to study Earth’s magnetic field, accidentally recorded a rare solar event. Their star tracker cameras spotted a proton flux 300 times above normal during a geomagnetic storm in November 2025.
For the first time, AI has been used to control a robot on the International Space Station. The system, which provides a “warm start” for path planning, made the Astrobee robot navigate 50-60% faster in cluttered areas.
A fresh Windows install or new phone often comes packed with unwanted apps, blurring the line between legitimate software and malware. Security experts warn this conditions users to ignore what’s on their devices, creating a major security risk. Taking inventory of your installed apps and browser ex
Aaron Spivak sold his sleep-tech startup Hush Blankets to Sleep Country Canada for $48 million CAD just four years after launch. His journey from a party bus business at 15 to a multi-million dollar exit reveals a blend of gritty execution and an almost spiritual belief in visioning the future.
ASUS is launching a new dual-mode gaming monitor that pushes the boundaries of resolution and speed. The ROG Strix 5K XG27JCG offers a native 5120×2880 resolution at 180Hz, but can drop to a QHD resolution to hit a blistering 330Hz refresh rate for competitive play.
California regulators have released the long-awaited draft text for the state’s sweeping climate disclosure laws. The rules will now enter a public comment period, but face ongoing legal challenges from major business groups.
NordVPN has added a new email protection feature to its Threat Protection Pro suite. It automatically scans links in webmail for phishing, scams, and malware, flagging dangerous URLs instantly.
