OneNote Finally Fixes Its Annoying Multilingual Spellcheck
Microsoft is adding page-level proofing language controls to OneNote for Windows. The update, rolling out now, aims to end the frustration of spellcheck switching with your keyboard layout.
Category: Computing
Alaska’s Drones Get Real-Time Brains with Armada’s Edge Boxes
Facing massive latency issues, Alaska’s Department of Transportation is using Armada’s “Galleon” edge data centers to process drone imagery on-site. This cuts decision-making from over a day down to real-time for monitoring disasters like landslides and typhoons.
Sandia Labs Bets on Startup’s Chips for Nuclear Weapons Supercomputer
Sandia National Laboratories has deployed a new supercomputer called Spectra, powered by 128 accelerators from startup NextSilicon. The system, part of the Vanguard program, will be used by national labs to test advanced fluid dynamics and nuclear weapons simulations. It’s a direct challenge to Nvid
Your Gaming PC is a Secret AI Powerhouse
Cloud AI gets all the attention, but running AI locally on your powerful gaming PC unlocks a world of possibilities. From real-time translation to AI-powered music generation, these tools offer privacy and control that cloud services can’t match. Most are free, open-source projects, though they ofte
Apple’s M5 iPad Pro is crushing mobile games at Ultra settings
The M5 chip in the latest iPad Pro is delivering a serious gaming performance leap. It’s now running demanding titles like *Where Winds Meet* at maximum “Ultra” settings and a locked 60FPS, outperforming even the best smartphones.
Linux’s Key Security Tool “Smatch” Is Running Out of Money
The Smatch static analysis tool, which catches thousands of bugs in the Linux kernel, is facing a severe funding crisis. Its primary developer may have to stop maintaining it, leaving a major gap in the kernel’s security and quality assurance pipeline.
iOS 26.2 Arrives with Lock Screen Tweaks and a Smarter AirDrop
Apple has rolled out iOS 26.2, a significant update for iPhone 11 and newer models. It introduces new Lock Screen opacity controls, a code-based AirDrop for non-contacts, and updates to Reminders, Apple Music, and Podcasts across the ecosystem.
iOS 26.2 is here with more Liquid Glass toggles and 30-day AirDrop codes
Apple has released iOS 26.2, a feature-packed update focused on refining its Liquid Glass design language and adding practical tools. Key additions include new Lock Screen customization, one-time AirDrop codes valid for 30 days, and integration between Reminders and the Clock app for alarms.
Apple’s Big iOS 26.2 Update Is Here, Packed With Podcast and News Tweaks
Apple has officially rolled out iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2. The update brings automatic podcast chapters, new News sections, and features for the new Apple Games app.
AMD’s CES 2026 Plan: AI First, Chips Second
According to Digital Trends, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su will open CES 2026 on January 5 with a keynote focused on the company’s AI vision across cloud, edge, and consumer devices. While major GPU or Zen 6 announcements aren’t expected, likely launches include the Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU and the Ryzen 9000G ser