OpenAI has officially unveiled GPT-6 Astra, describing it as a new generation of intelligence and its most capable and aligned model yet. Unlike a traditional model upgrade focused mainly on better answers, Astra is designed to act. It can use computers, browse the web, write and test software, work through professional documents, analyze scientific data, […]

Microsoft is taking another step toward making Windows 11 a better operating system for developers with Project Zenith, a new ready-to-code Windows experience designed specifically for developer-class PCs. Announced on September 4, Project Zenith is built around a simple idea: developers should not have to spend hours configuring a new Windows machine before they can […]

Microsoft is changing the way it reports its business — and one of the biggest changes is something investors have been asking for years: actual Azure revenue numbers. Starting with its next fiscal year, Microsoft will disclose Azure revenue on a quarterly basis instead of only reporting the cloud platform’s year-over-year growth. The company is […]

Sony and Microsoft are pushing back against lawsuits from U.S. gamers who want their money back after paying higher prices for PlayStation and Xbox consoles during the tariff period. The legal fight has become particularly interesting because Sony is expected to receive roughly $508 million in tariff refunds from the U.S. government. Consumers suing the […]

OpenAI may be getting very close to releasing its next major AI model. The model, widely known by the codename Astra, has reportedly appeared in the OpenAI API under the name “gpt-6-astra.” An unusual response from the Responses API has sparked speculation that OpenAI has already staged the model internally and could be preparing to […]

Claude is becoming less like a chatbot and more like an AI coworker that can actually get things done. Anthropic has expanded computer use in Claude Cowork and Claude Code, allowing Claude to interact directly with your computer. Instead of simply telling you what to do, Claude can click buttons, type text, open applications, use […]

Microsoft is preparing to enable a Windows 11 security feature on more PCs, and while the change is good news for system security, it could come with a downside for some PC gamers. The feature in question is Memory Integrity, also known as Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI). Microsoft uses it to protect Windows from malicious […]

Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5.1 is making its way into the enterprise AI ecosystem, with Microsoft now making the model available through Microsoft Foundry. The message from Microsoft is simple: don’t judge Fable 5.1 with a single prompt. Put it to work on a real workflow. Fable 5.1 is designed for jobs that take much longer […]

Anthropic has introduced Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, two new versions of its fifth-generation Claude models that push the company further into long-running coding, research, cybersecurity and scientific workloads. The announcement is particularly interesting because Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1 are essentially the same underlying model. The major difference is how Anthropic applies […]

Microsoft is continuing to refine Windows 11 through its Insider testing program, and the latest experimental update brings a mix of small but noticeable changes to some familiar Windows tools. The update focuses on File Explorer Home, Magnifier, and Print Management. While two of the changes improve the everyday Windows experience, Microsoft is temporarily pulling […]

Microsoft is quietly testing another under-the-hood change in Edge Canary, this time targeting the browser’s built-in PDF reader. Over the past few weeks, Microsoft has been experimenting with rendering the PDF reader using its newer WebUI2 architecture. While most of the changes are happening behind the scenes, Canary users are starting to notice a few […]

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Insider Beta (26H1) preview with a collection of improvements aimed at personalization, recovery, accessibility, File Explorer, emojis, and the taskbar. Released on August 31, 2026, the update is primarily focused on polishing existing Windows 11 experiences rather than introducing a major new feature overhaul. Microsoft says the changes […]

Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 Insider Preview build with several quality-of-life improvements, particularly for desktop personalization and Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) networking. The update is being released to Windows Insiders in the Experimental 26H1 branch, with changes gradually rolling out to testers. While much of the update focuses on reliability fixes, one […]

Anthropic may be preparing not one, but two new Claude models for release. Two mysterious identifiers have surfaced in developer circles: claude-melon-eap and claude-marshmallow-eap. They are reportedly early-access test versions of upcoming Claude models, although Anthropic has not officially confirmed either identifier or what products they will eventually become. The speculation is getting particularly interesting […]

Windows 11 has been through plenty of bugs since its launch, but one problem continues to stand out: drivers. While Microsoft has steadily improved Windows 11 through feature updates, security patches, and bug fixes, driver-related problems remain a major source of instability. From graphics drivers to audio and peripheral software, a poorly behaved driver can […]

ChatGPT is getting a fun new way to personalize everyday conversations: custom sticker packs. OpenAI is rolling out a feature that lets users create their own stickers directly in the ChatGPT mobile app and export them for use in messaging apps. Instead of relying on pre-made sticker collections, you can start with a photo, describe […]

Microsoft is testing several small but useful improvements for Windows 11 Insiders, including a new way to preview downloaded files directly in File Explorer. The latest Experimental Preview release brings changes across File Explorer, Microsoft Store, and the Taskbar, with the File Explorer update standing out as the most noticeable improvement for everyday users. File […]

A long Word document can quickly become difficult to navigate. Whether you’re working on a school project, business report, research paper, ebook, or detailed proposal, a table of contents can make everything easier to find. The good news is that adding a table of contents in Microsoft Word is much easier than manually typing page […]

Microsoft is testing a useful privacy upgrade for Windows 11 that gives users much more control over how traditional desktop apps access sensitive hardware and location data. The change is rolling out gradually to Windows Insiders in the latest Experimental Preview release. Instead of relying on a broad, device-wide permission setting for desktop applications, Windows […]