Windows 11 is preparing to introduce sophisticated haptic feedback for trackpads and mice. The feature, called haptic signals, will provide physical feedback for interface actions like window snapping. It’s currently hidden in preview builds but expected to enter testing soon.
Nintendo has launched a dedicated backwards compatibility checker for Switch 2 owners. The site helps determine which of the original Switch’s 15,000+ games work properly on the new console. Some titles still show compatibility issues months after launch.
Block is rolling out Bitcoin payments to its 4 million Square merchants worldwide. The system uses Bitcoin Lightning Network for fast, low-cost transactions. This comes as Block seeks new revenue streams after disappointing Q3 earnings.
Slack suffered a significant outage on Monday, November 10, with thousands of users reporting connection problems. The platform acknowledged investigating a “new incident” as workplaces relying on the service faced communication disruptions.
As Monday.com scaled past 500 developers, their engineering team was struggling with thousands of monthly pull requests. They turned to Qodo’s AI-powered code review platform, which uses “context engineering” to understand team-specific patterns. The result? Developers save an hour per PR and preven
Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates program for Windows 10 ends enrollment tomorrow, leaving millions potentially vulnerable. The first post-retirement security patches arrive this week, and hackers are reportedly ready to exploit unpatched systems. European users face additional complications wit
Apple has no immediate plans to introduce an ad-supported streaming tier for Apple TV+, according to services chief Eddy Cue. The service has seen three price increases since its 2019 launch, now costing $12.99 monthly. Cue suggested Apple prefers keeping the viewing experience ad-free if pricing re
Google is expanding emoji reactions in Meet to include the full library, giving users more ways to express themselves during video calls. The feature comes with several limitations and will roll out gradually through December.
Microsoft’s once-legendary quality control has become a running joke among IT professionals. Repeated Azure outages and Windows update disasters suggest the company’s 2014 decision to eliminate testers continues to haunt them.
Microsoft researchers have created a simulated marketplace where AI agents can shop, negotiate, and transact without real money changing hands. The 23-person team aims to study how autonomous agents interact in complex economic scenarios before they hit the real world.
