Microsoft’s latest attempt to fix the slow Windows 11 File Explorer has backfired. The update, part of Preview Build 26220.7271, preloads the app, doubling its RAM usage without delivering noticeable speed improvements.
The relentless energy demands of AI data centers are upending retirement plans for coal-fired power plants. To meet the need for “five 9s” reliability, companies are investing in retrofits and additives like EES’s CoalTreat to extend the life of these aging assets.
The Bulls Bridge hydroelectric plant in Connecticut, operating since 1903, still uses its original turbines and penstocks. A recent retrofit replaced its 1903-era circuit breakers with modern, safer vacuum interrupters, proving legacy infrastructure can be updated piece by piece.
Netflix has stripped the casting feature from its mobile apps for most TV devices. The change, which rolled out in early November, now restricts phone-based casting to users on pricier, ad-free plans who own older hardware.
A new €5.3 million Horizon Europe project, Q-FENCE, is tackling the urgent threat quantum computers pose to current encryption. Led by Dr. Indrakshi Dey at SETU’s Walton Institute, it aims to protect critical infrastructure by the EU’s 2030 deadline. The project involves 12 partners across Europe.
Thousands of companies face their first mandatory Scope 3 emissions reporting in 2026. The problem? Getting usable data from suppliers is a multi-year effort that most haven’t started. Here’s why the clock is ticking.
A New York Times investigation into David Sacks, appointed as Trump’s AI and crypto advisor, details a staggering 438 investments in companies linked to AI. The report highlights a direct link between his policy work and a $159 million Pentagon contract awarded to a company in his portfolio, Anduril
Major insurer Beazley is reducing its cyber insurance exposure as ransomware claims skyrocket. Premiums are falling despite a 230% increase in UK claims, creating a dangerous market imbalance.
Google is working on Aluminium OS, an Android-based operating system for PCs that will launch next year. The project aims to bring Android’s app ecosystem and Gemini AI to desktop form factors, potentially coexisting with ChromeOS during the transition.
Scientists have developed nasal nanodrops that can deliver cancer-fighting nanoparticles directly to the brain. The treatment eradicated glioblastoma tumors in mice and created lasting immunity against recurrence. This noninvasive approach could revolutionize brain cancer treatment.
