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Intel’s upcoming “Panther Lake” processor for AI PCs could be a key building block in the transition of Windows 11 into an AI agent-driven OS, analysts said this week. Panther Lake will be available in PCs starting early in 2026. The chip meets the qualifications set by Microsoft for Windows Copilot+ PCs and provides the performance needed […] more…How to make workers happier with less pay
Workers want remote work so badly they’re willing to take a 25% pay cut to get it, according to a new study from economists at Harvard University, Brown University, and UCLA. The study published this week was conducted with Levels.fyi, a compensation benchmarking platform used primarily by technology professionals. The data included job offers, compensation packages, final job choices of survey participants, and whether […] more…A mini-CrowdStrike moment? Windows 11 update cripples dev environments
Just as Windows 10 has reached its end of life (EOL), issues with Windows 11 abound, the most recent an update that broke localhost for some developers, preventing them from accessing web apps running locally on their machines. The October 2025 cumulative update, (KB5066835), addressed security issues in Windows operating systems (OSes), but also appears […] more…9 fast fixes for common Google Docs problems
Once upon a time, a word processor was little more than a blank canvas for your finger-transmitted musings: You’d open up the program, type whatever you wanted — and, well, that was pretty much it. These days, dealing with documents has practically become an art. And even though Google Docs is among the more approachable […] more…11 Android Quick Settings additions that’ll supercharge your efficiency
Quick: When’s the last time you really, truly thought about your Android device’s Quick Settings setup? If you’re like most mammals I know, the answer probably ranges somewhere between “eons ago” and “never.” And it’s no surprise: Android’s Quick Settings area, which is in the midst of getting some significant upgrades in usability as we […] more…6 shape-shifting new Android browser powers
One of my favorite things about Android is how the platform is an infinity pool of possibility and power-user potential. No matter how long you’ve been using it or how deeply you think you’ve explored, there’s always something new and exciting bubbling beneath the surface and waiting to be discovered. I was reminded of this […] more…AI bubble watch: OpenAI to burn through $115B by 2029
The AI emperor is not wearing any clothes — I mean, seriously, he’s as naked as a jaybird. Or to be more precise, the big-name AI companies are burning through unprecedented amounts of money this year. With no clear plan to make a profit anytime soon. (Sure, Nvidia is coining cash with its chip foundries, […] more…FAQ: Windows 10 to Windows 11 migration guide
Microsoft will sunset free support and security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. The company has put forth some basic recommendations in its Windows 11 transition guide: Back up your files, prepare your devices, and get familiar with what the new OS has to offer. But with the clock ticking, enterprise security and […] more…Google’s €2.95 billion EC antitrust fine is just the beginning
The European Commission (EC) on Friday hit Google with a €2.95 billion ($3.46 billion) antitrust fine for “abusive practices” in its adtech business. But observers said that IT leaders should look at the decision as a warning about a potential wave of global regulatory decisions on tech issues. For example, Friday also saw a major […] more…OpenAI launches jobs platform, pledges to train 10M Americans by 2030
The AI skills shortage plaguing enterprises just got a high-profile response. OpenAI has unveiled an ambitious workforce development strategy that positions the ChatGPT maker as both a technology provider and a talent pipeline operator — a move that could reshape how companies find and train AI-capable workers. The company announced plans for a dedicated jobs […] more…Uncovering a Colombian Malware Campaign with AI Code Analysis
VirusTotal Code Insight keeps adding new file formats. This time, we’re looking at two vector-based formats from very different eras: SWF and SVG. Curiously, right after we rolled out this update in production, one of the very first submitted files gave us a perfect, and unexpected, example of Code Insight in action: it uncovered an […] more…Microsoft 365: A guide to the updates
Microsoft 365 (and Office 365) subscribers get more frequent software updates than those who have purchased Office without a subscription, which means subscribers have access to the latest features, security patches, and bug fixes. But it can be hard to keep track of the changes in each update and know when they’re available. We’re doing […] more…The AI-powered cyberattack era is here
Prognosticators have been prognosticating for 20 years about a future in which hackers use AI to breach networks, steal data, and socially engineer credulous employees. And like so many AI-related futurisms in the age of LLM-based generative AI, this prediction is coming true. Anthropic reported last week that a hacker used its technology for an […] more…AI PCs — get the latest news and insights
Virtually every aspect of technology has been affected, and potentially improved, by artificial intelligence (AI). PCs are no exception. While the meaning of “AI PC” is still evolving, it generally refers to a computer specifically designed to excel at AI-powered tasks. These beefed-up computers typically feature: High-end CPUs and GPUs to handle the demanding computational […] more…Applying AI Analysis to PDF Threats
In our previous post we extended VirusTotal Code Insights to browser extensions and supply-chain artifacts. A key finding from that analysis was how our AI could apply contextual knowledge to its evaluation. It wasn’t just analyzing code in isolation, it was correlating a package’s stated purpose (its name and description) with its actual behavior, flagging […] more…14 hidden Pixel features for smarter calling
Pixel phones are filled with efficiency-enhancing Google intelligence, and one area that’s all too easy to overlook is the way the devices can improve the act of actually talking on your cellular telephone. That’s true for any Pixel model, no matter how old it may be, and it’s especially true for the more recent Pixel […] more…More information
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