Microsoft has confirmed a serious bug in its January 2026 Windows 11 security updates. The issue causes a boot failure with an “UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME” error, requiring manual recovery steps. The company says reports are limited but is actively investigating.
Finland is launching a direct campaign to recruit American tech talent, emphasizing a 40-hour work week and a 2-week Fast Track visa. With roles at companies like Oura Ring and quantum startups, it’s betting on lifestyle over pure pay.
TikTok experienced a significant outage over the weekend, with thousands of reports on DownDetector. The glitches come just days after the platform announced a pivotal deal to form a U.S.-owned joint venture. No official cause has been given, but the timing is raising eyebrows.
The push for “agentic AI” that can execute tasks is hitting a major wall: bad data. According to a senior tech executive, the solution isn’t better models, but a rigid framework of automated rules to quarantine bad data before it ever reaches an AI system.
According to TechCrunch, information from Grokipedia, the conservative-leaning encyclopedia created by Elon Musk’s xAI, is appearing in ChatGPT answers. The Guardian found GPT-5.2 cited it nine times across various queries, though not on topics where its inaccuracies are well-known. OpenAI says it a
In response to funding instability in the U.S.-run CVE program, Europe has launched its own Global CVE Allocation System (GCVE). While designed for compatibility, experts warn its decentralized model could lead to duplicate IDs and a fractured ecosystem for tracking vulnerabilities.
In a rare show of unity, Microsoft and Amazon are co-authoring op-eds and backing specific bills to tackle the Seattle housing crisis. They’ve committed $1.6 billion, but say policy change is the real key.
Ambitious startups are moving beyond simple knowledge bases. They’re deploying AI agents that actively work with information to automate processes and surface critical insights, turning internal knowledge into a real competitive edge.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing historically low poll ratings and a grumpy mood over his leadership. His failure to command loyalty from his own Labour MPs and a series of policy U-turns are creating a domestic crisis that echoes the 1979 “Winter of Discontent.”
Microsoft’s multiplatform push continues as Obsidian’s RPG Avowed is coming to PlayStation 5. The game lands on Sony’s console on February 17, 2026, with pre-orders offering a Standard Edition for $49.99 and a Premium Edition for $59.99.
