Microsoft is rolling out a new “Explainer” feature for PowerPoint, powered by Copilot. It lets users right-click on dense slides for instant, simplified breakdowns. This could be a game-changer for deciphering jargon-heavy presentations.
Japan’s new law is forcing tech giants to allow third-party app stores and payments. Apple and Google have complied, but with clear reluctance and warnings about security risks. Meanwhile, Debian adds support for a Chinese CPU architecture.
In a wild experiment, a tech journalist tried to infect a Windows XP virtual machine with modern malware. Surprisingly, much of it simply wouldn’t run, crashing due to missing system features or 64-bit requirements. But this doesn’t mean the 23-year-old OS is safe.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has announced Fortnite will not return to iOS in Japan in 2025 as planned. He accuses Apple of implementing “competition-crushing” new fees instead of complying with a law requiring it to open iOS to competing stores.
The future of browsing might be AI agents doing the work for you. But a real-world test of the two leading contenders shows that future is still frustratingly far away. One agent, however, failed much more gracefully than the other.
A critical vulnerability in WatchGuard Firebox firewalls is being actively exploited in attacks, prompting CISA to issue an urgent remediation order. Federal agencies have until December 26 to apply the patch, but all organizations are urged to act quickly.
A major complaint about the Nintendo Switch 2 might be getting addressed. Publisher Inin Games is switching its physical release of *R-Type Dimensions III* from a Game-Key Card to a real cartridge, citing new, cheaper cartridge options from Nintendo.
A built-in Windows feature designed to save bandwidth might be slowing down your computer. Delivery Optimization can consume increasing amounts of RAM, but turning it off is a simple fix.
OpenAI is in talks to raise up to $100 billion, which could value the company at $830 billion. The move signals a massive escalation in the capital required to compete in AI.
Apple released iOS 26.2 and iOS 18.7.3 last Friday with critical security patches. But some users choosing to stay on iOS 18 are only being shown the iOS 26.2 update, forcing a major upgrade. A workaround involves signing up for the public beta program.
