Microsoft is signaling a shift in its AI priorities, favoring Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4 over OpenAI's GPT-5 models in its flagship developer tool, Visual Studio Code. The company is introducing an automatic AI model selection feature for GitHub Copilot that chooses the optimal model for coding assistance. Paid users will......
Intel Core Ultra 3 205 outperforms previous-gen Core CPUs in early testing
Despite preparing for the launch of the Arrow Lake Refresh series, Intel still has one "original" Arrow Lake processor left to release. The Core Ultra 3 205 is expected to round out the Core Ultra Series 2 family of CPUs, offering four P-cores and four E-cores with boost frequencies of......
Apple iOS 26, macOS 26, and iPadOS 26 are now available with new Liquid Glass UI
The Liquid Glass design was first previewed during Apple's WWDC event earlier this year. At the time, Apple said the updated interface makes apps more visually appealing and the overall system easier to navigate. According to the company, the translucent effect "reflects and refracts its surroundings" and helps users focus......
Ransomware gangs including Scattered Spider and Lapsus$ claim to retire, but experts warn of possible rebrand
A coalition of notorious ransomware groups has announced its retirement from cybercrime, declaring an end to years of relentless attacks that have plagued global corporations and institutions. The announcement, posted on BreachForums, follows a wave of high-profile incidents tied to Scattered Spider, Lapsus$, and several other affiliated gangs, whose exploits......
Apple Watch Series 11 and SE 3 impress in early reviews
The Apple Watch Series 11 stands out as one of the most feature-packed models yet, with 5G connectivity, new hypertension alerts, and improved battery life. These upgrades make it a compelling option, though it faces strong competition from the more affordable SE 3. The SE 3 is highlighted for its...
High-speed voyage: Starlink launches 10Gbps Internet on world’s largest cruise ship
One of the world's largest cruise ships is now equipped with a 10Gbps internet gateway provided by Starlink. Star of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean International, entered service in August 2025. Along with her sister ship, Icon of the Seas, the vessel holds the title of the largest cruise......
US and China reach tentative framework for TikTok ownership deal
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that these discussions were just a step, with further negotiations scheduled to continue at a different location within a month. While the fragile agreement on TikTok may provide temporary relief from confrontation, the broader trade disputes between Washington and Beijing remain unresolved. Read Entire Article
Which browser first introduced private/incognito mode?
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Microsoft to install Copilot by default on Microsoft 365 devices starting fall 2025
Microsoft is rolling out an advanced deployment of the Copilot app, which will soon become an integral part of the Microsoft 365 suite. Windows devices with Microsoft 365 desktop client apps installed will be affected by the change, the company announced. The installation will occur in the background, so it......
Pope praises forgiveness as mother of slain US journalist James Foley speaks of healing at Vatican
The mother of James Foley, the American journalist kidnapped and beheaded by Islamic militants in Syria in 2014, has told her story of loss and healing at a Vatican vigil attended by Pope Leo XIV