Microsoft is committing to a long-term project to refine the Windows 11 gaming experience. The company says it will focus on background workload management, power tuning, and graphics optimizations, with updates rolling out continuously through 2026 and beyond.
According to a Financial Times report, global solar growth is slowing after a policy shift in China and less favorable US policies. In response, developers are turning to battery storage and long-term contracts to manage risk.
A new analysis argues the media is focused on the wrong schools in the fight over federal research cuts. While Ivies have massive endowments to fall back on, public universities that produce most U.S. engineers and research are far more vulnerable. The future of American innovation is at stake.
The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act includes new security rules for research with “countries of concern” like China. However, it removed a controversial proposal that would have blocked funding for U.S. scientists collaborating with researchers from hostile nations.
Microsoft is making it tougher to use a local account on Windows 11, but it’s still possible with tools like Rufus. The daily experience is largely unchanged, but you might be giving up default device encryption, a significant security trade-off.
Apple is doubling down on its unique approach to enterprise security, prioritizing its own ecosystem’s integrity. This strategy of “identity resilience” comes with clear trade-offs for business IT.
A survey of two dozen business leaders at Fortune events reveals a stark divergence coming for tech’s biggest stocks. Alphabet, Microsoft, and Nvidia are the momentum bets, while Apple and Tesla face the most pessimism.
As data centers strain the power grid, utilities are scrambling for solutions. A startup called Haven is building a distributed network of home batteries and solar panels, offering them as a subscription or even free to low-income homeowners, to create virtual power plants exactly where the grid nee
Quantum computing is moving from lab curiosity to real-world tool. According to Forbes, 2026 will be the year businesses start building practical applications and hybrid workflows, driven by cloud access and new hardware breakthroughs.
After years of complaints, Windows 11 is getting a proper dark mode in File Explorer. The December security patch KB5072033 is rolling out fixes for the blinding flash bug and inconsistent UI elements like progress bars and dialogs.
