Microsoft is testing a major fix for Windows 11 File Explorer’s resource-hogging search. The update, in Insider Build 26220.7523, consolidates duplicate indexing to cut RAM and CPU use. It could make searches twice as fast when it rolls out to everyone by late January or February 2026.
Renesas is pushing into software-defined vehicles with its new 3nm automotive chip, the R-Car X5H. It promises massive AI performance and the ability to run multiple car systems at once, with sampling already underway.
A home lab enthusiast is solving the problem of forgotten fixes and network drift by automating their entire Ubiquiti setup with Ansible. They’re building a repository of playbooks to handle everything from VLANs to firewall rules, ensuring disaster recovery is just a script away. The approach treat
According to Phoronix, Fedora shipped two major releases in 2025, Fedora 42 in April and the delayed Fedora 43 later in the year. Key moves included making GNOME Wayland-only, approving AI-assisted code contributions, and increasing the /boot partition size due to massive NVIDIA firmware files. The
Two significant open-source projects have dropped major updates. The HarfBuzz text shaping engine is now faster, and the OpenShot video editor has received a massive feature overhaul in version 3.4.
The rise of live-service games has made it hard to know when to stop playing. Episodic games, like the new hit Dispatch, provide a perfect, contained experience. It’s a refreshing alternative to the infinite grind.
Google is rushing out an urgent update for Pixel phones enrolled in the Android 16 beta program. The fix addresses a bug causing apps to crash on startup, potentially affecting over 1.5 million devices. If you’re on the beta, you should install this patch immediately.
Everyone wants to be product-led, but finding the right people is becoming impossible. Openings outpace active workers by nearly 3 to 1, creating a paradox for businesses trying to gain an edge.
A proposed California ballot measure would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, aiming to raise $100 billion. Tech titans like Peter Thiel and Larry Page are already threatening to leave the state. The drama mirrors similar fights in New York, but data from Massachusetts suggests the wealthy do
A tech journalist argues that the current focus on social media and AI can leave tech enthusiasts feeling empty. He found that Linux offers a more participatory, creative, and genuinely social alternative to passive consumption.
