Apple appears to be laying groundwork in iOS 26.2 beta 3 that would allow iPhone users in the European Union to set third-party voice assistants as their default. Code references suggest the change would let users assign different apps to the Side Button press-and-hold gesture currently reserved for
Embark Studios’ extraction shooter Arc Raiders continues its explosive growth, breaking its concurrent player record for the third time since launching in late October. The game just hit 481,966 simultaneous players on Steam, placing it among the platform’s all-time greats. Across all platforms, it’
Apple has seeded the third developer betas for watchOS 26.2 and tvOS 26.2. The updates include refined sleep tracking metrics and new kid-friendly profile options. Both are expected to launch publicly between December 9 and 16.
Windows is celebrating its 40th anniversary on November 20, but the milestone comes as Microsoft pushes controversial AI features. The company’s Copilot assistant is proving unreliable while making the operating system feel more bloated than ever. Longtime users and developers are expressing frustra
YouTube and Vumatel have launched a pilot programme to equip 2,000 fibre-connected households with free Google TV streaming dongles. The initiative targets previously disadvantaged areas like Alexandra Township in Johannesburg to advance digital inclusion.
The open-source Nouveau driver for NVIDIA GPUs on Linux is making surprising progress. New patches enable cooperative matrix support and GPU reclocking, closing the performance gap with proprietary drivers.
Capcom completely reworked Resident Evil Requiem after realizing the multiplayer version’s horror elements were “very mild.” The game, which was in development before Village, will now focus on survival horror with some multiplayer elements remaining. It releases February 27, 2026.
After years chasing total self-sufficiency, this tech professional found a balanced approach. He reveals which services he keeps in-house and which ones are worth paying for.
X has officially launched its Chat platform, replacing basic DMs with encrypted messaging, video calling, and file sharing. The rollout is happening now on iOS and web, with Android coming soon. However, the encryption comes with significant limitations and security warnings.
Adobe’s stock has taken a beating, trading nearly 40% below its 12-month high. Yet the company’s revenue continues growing, margins remain strong, and AI-driven recurring revenue just hit $5 billion. This might be more opportunity than warning sign.
