Microsoft is making Windows 11 much more flexible for password management. The operating system now supports third-party passkey managers at the system level, starting with 1Password and Bitwarden. This means you’re no longer locked into Microsoft’s built-in password manager.
Valve just dropped a major hardware announcement with three new devices coming in early 2026. The Steam Controller boasts 35-hour battery life, while the Steam Machine claims to be 6x more powerful than the Steam Deck. The Steam Frame VR headset is positioned as a standalone PC competitor to Meta Qu
Valve’s new Steam Machine hardware represents a fresh attempt to solve the kernel-level anti-cheat compatibility problem that blocks games like Battlefield 6 from running on Linux. The company believes the plug-and-play PC’s console-like multiplayer focus will change developer incentives. This comes
Google filed a lawsuit to dismantle Lighthouse, a sophisticated Chinese phishing service that allegedly enabled fraudulent USPS and E-ZPass scams. The operation used Google’s trademarks and sent billions of phishing emails targeting American institutions. This represents one of the largest coordinat
The AI boom is creating a memory crisis for PC gamers. ASUS’s co-CEO warns that RAM shortages could force “massive” price increases across laptops, pre-built systems, and components as inventory depletes rapidly.
CoreWeave’s stock plunged 16% after trimming its revenue forecast due to data center delays. This small miss triggered outsized investor punishment. The real story? Power and infrastructure, not chips, are now AI’s biggest bottleneck.
IBM says the quantum community will confirm quantum advantage by 2026 and fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2029. The company unveiled its most advanced processor yet and dramatically accelerated development timelines.
Mozilla has upgraded Firefox’s privacy protections to combat digital fingerprinting techniques. The new features confuse tracking systems by reporting incorrect screen resolutions and hardware data. These protections are currently default in Private Browsing but will expand to all browsing modes.
Reggie Fils-Aime says he’s surprised Xbox hasn’t gone “all in” on Switch 2 software support. The former Nintendo executive expected more major announcements throughout the fall leading into the holiday season.
The Mac mini with M4 chip has dropped to $499, a 17% discount from its usual $599 price. This compact desktop packs serious performance for creative work and everyday computing at an unbeatable Apple price point.
