Windows on Arm is Finally a Real Choice
After years of struggle, Windows on Arm laptops powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chips are now easy to recommend for most people. The software gap is closing fast, though x86 still rules for hardcore gaming.
Category: Software
California’s 16-Year Software Saga Shows Why Gov Tech Is So Hard
The State of California finally completed its massive FI$Cal financial system rollout after 16 years. But the project, built on Oracle’s PeopleSoft, is already staring down its next existential challenge: the inevitable migration to modern cloud software.
Microsoft Finally Fixes BitLocker’s Biggest Problem
Microsoft is tackling BitLocker’s performance issues with new hardware acceleration. The feature promises to use 70% fewer CPU cycles and boost speeds for NVMe drives. However, it will only work on upcoming CPUs like Intel’s Panther Lake, leaving current PCs out.
Google Finally Lets You Change Your Cringey Old Gmail Address
Google appears to be testing a long-requested feature: the ability to change your primary @gmail.com address. The catch? You can only do it three times, and it’s rolling out slowly.
The Hunt for BB(6) Could Break Mathematics
In 2025, the online Busy Beaver Challenge community made huge strides toward finding BB(6), the next number in a sequence that defines the limits of computation. This search isn’t just about a record; it could reveal problems that are fundamentally unknowable under our standard mathematical rules.
Your Job Is About To Change. Here’s How To Get Ready.
AI agents are moving out of labs and into daily workflows, automating complex tasks. This shift demands a new set of skills and a fundamental rethinking of professional roles. The challenge is to adapt or risk being left behind.
Scribe’s $75M Bet: You Can’t Just “Sprinkle AI” on a Business
Scribe, a workflow documentation startup, just raised a $75 million Series C. The company argues that AI implementation is failing because businesses lack the foundational process data. Its new product, Scribe Optimize, aims to solve that.
Snapdragon X Elite on Linux is a 2025 letdown
The Linux experience on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite laptops has taken a step back. New benchmarks reveal performance drops and thermal issues, solidifying AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra as the top picks.
The Multi-Billion Dollar Hole In Your Marketing Funnel
A new report highlights a massive, invisible leak in digital marketing. Customers are vanishing after the click due to fragmented mobile apps and broken tracking, costing brands billions and eroding trust. The solution starts with a surprisingly simple piece of tech.
WhatsApp’s New Watch Transparency and Storage Tools
According to a 9to5Mac report, new WhatsApp beta builds are introducing a “Peripherals” section for tracking linked Apple Watches and a streamlined interface for managing chat storage. These features aim to add security transparency and help users clean up their chats more easily. There’s no officia