Google’s Aluminium OS wants to replace ChromeOS on PCs
Google is working on a major shift in its PC strategy. The company plans to replace ChromeOS with Aluminium OS, a new operating system built directly on Android for desktop computers.
Category: Computing
Rust for Linux Loses a Key Co-Maintainer
The Rust for Linux kernel project is undergoing a leadership transition as co-maintainer Wedson Almeida Filho formally steps down. He cited time constraints while celebrating the project’s growth from a 2018 experiment to mainstream kernel inclusion.
Xbox’s Full Screen Experience Comes to Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft has expanded its Xbox Full Screen Experience beyond handheld devices to traditional Windows 11 PCs. The feature transforms the desktop into a console-like interface and can save up to 2GB of memory. It’s currently available through both Xbox and Windows Insider programs.
Linux 6.19 Gets Massive Loop Device Performance Boost
The upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel is set to receive major performance improvements for loop block devices. Testing shows up to 5X faster sequential read/write performance and nearly matching native NVMe speeds. This could solve long-standing performance issues in virtualization and Android use cases.
IonQ’s Quantum CEO: “We’re Physicists Who Are Also Capitalists”
IonQ’s CEO Niccolo de Masi is making bold claims about quantum computing dominance despite the company’s modest revenue. He says their trapped-ion technology is vastly superior to IBM’s and positions quantum as a national security imperative against China.
Apple’s iOS 27 Takes a Snow Leopard Approach
Apple’s iOS 27 update will reportedly prioritize quality improvements and performance enhancements over flashy new features. The update will include expanded AI capabilities across Apple apps and introduce a Health+ subscription service. This approach mirrors Apple’s successful Snow Leopard strategy
HP and Dell quietly disable HEVC video support in laptops
HP and Dell have disabled hardware acceleration for HEVC video playback in certain laptop models. The change affects browser-based video streaming while leaving local playback intact. Companies are pointing users toward paid third-party solutions instead.
Windows 11 gets optional update fixing annoying File Explorer bug
Microsoft has rolled out an optional cumulative update for Windows 11 that addresses several annoying bugs. The update fixes File Explorer mouse click responsiveness and other issues. This comes after version 23H2 reached end of support earlier this month.
Windows 11’s File Explorer is getting AI file access
Microsoft is testing new AI integration in Windows 11’s File Explorer that could allow apps like Anthropic Claude to request file access. The feature lets AI tools read content locally for tasks like document summarization and presentation creation. Initial features will roll out in coming weeks.
Microsoft’s Quiet Windows Insider Website Refresh Raises Questions
Microsoft has quietly redesigned the Windows Insider Program website with no official announcement. The refresh comes as key program leaders have departed, creating uncertainty about the program’s future direction.