HP has disabled H.265 hardware decoding on several ProBook and EliteBook models, causing video playback to fail in web browsers. The issue appears linked to licensing, forcing users to disable hardware acceleration as a workaround. This move impacts “Pro” laptops that customers paid a premium for.
OnePlus has begun the stable rollout of OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 to the OnePlus 12. The update is starting with devices purchased in India, with other regions to follow. The build number for Indian units is CPH2573_16.0.0.201(EX01).
NASA is preparing to launch its first twin satellite mission to Mars using an unconventional kidney bean-shaped orbit. The ESCAPADE spacecraft will create 3D maps of Mars’ atmosphere to protect future astronauts from deadly solar radiation.
Microsoft’s AI division is pursuing what they call “Humanist Superintelligence” – AI designed to serve humanity rather than dominate it. The company admits nobody has solved the control problem for superintelligent systems. This represents a major philosophical shift in AI development.
Major tech companies are outspending entire industries to influence European digital policy. Oracle’s preparing massive debt issuance to fund AI data centers, while OpenAI is training AI to handle professional consulting tasks.
Apple is making major moves with a billion-dollar annual payment to Google for Gemini AI integration. Meanwhile, EU users lose Watch Wi-Fi syncing while everyone gains a browsable web App Store. iOS 26.2 brings Podcast AI enhancements too.
ARC Raiders continues its explosive launch with rock-solid player counts topping 300,000 concurrent users nightly. The game has achieved an 87 Metascore, making it the second-highest rated pure multiplayer shooter in history behind only Overwatch’s 91.
The Czinger 21C hypercar shares manufacturing DNA with cruise missiles and military drones. Its parent company Divergent 3D uses the same 3D printing tech for both luxury cars and defense contracts, representing a new era of manufacturing as a service.
Microsoft has renegotiated its landmark partnership with OpenAI, extending exclusive technology rights through 2032. The new deal specifically includes access to models developed after artificial general intelligence arrives, giving Microsoft unprecedented long-term control.
The latest flagship Snapdragon processor is running into serious thermal issues. Phones using the chip are throttling performance dramatically to manage heat, with some dropping to just 28% of peak capability in demanding tests.
