Apple is reportedly developing a budget MacBook using iPhone processors to compete with Chromebooks in education. The move aims to boost MacBook sales by targeting students and casual users. But breaking Google’s classroom dominance requires more than just lower prices.
Apple just released the second public beta of macOS Tahoe 26.2 with a clever new Edge Light feature for video calls. The feature creates a virtual ring light effect around your display to improve lighting in dark rooms. It’s expected to launch publicly around mid-December.
Data centers are facing unprecedented power demands as AI racks approach 1MW. Schneider Electric’s 800VDC solution addresses the physics limitations of current power distribution systems. This marks a return to DC power after more than a century of AC dominance.
Microsoft’s .NET MAUI framework is getting Linux and browser support through a third-party solution from AvaloniaUI. The approach uses Avalonia’s own renderer instead of MAUI’s native controls. Preview access is promised for Q1 2026.
Windows 95 introduced a revolutionary compatibility system that automatically patched problematic software. Microsoft engineers worked directly with vendors to modify code safely. This backward compatibility focus became a key competitive advantage.
Intel’s database performance testing reveals massive gains from AVX-512 vectorization in PostgreSQL. The performance improvements could reshape how enterprises deploy database workloads on modern Intel hardware.
Google is making another push to get businesses to adopt Chromebooks by relaunching Cameyo, a service that streams Windows applications. The move targets the “app gap” that has blocked enterprise ChromeOS adoption for years. Companies can now consider Chromebooks while still accessing specialized Wi
Microsoft just dropped its big .NET 10 LTS release alongside Visual Studio 2026 and Aspire 13. The updates bring significant performance improvements and AI integration, but there are questions about long-term strategy and Copilot limitations. Here’s what developers need to know about the new stack.
Broadcom is creating a new certification program for AI servers running on VMware Cloud Foundation. The company is working with partners including SuperMicro and Cisco to make AI infrastructure deployment simpler and more reliable for enterprises.
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 security update is causing headaches for ASUS ROG Ally X owners. Multiple users report installation failures with cryptic error codes. The update appears to be struggling with system file corruption and Windows Update component issues.
