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ASRock quietly rolls out new firmware after disastrous previous update killed Radeon RX 7900-series GPUs
Asrock's VBIOS 1.0.6 update follows reports of Radeon RX 7900 XT and XTX graphics cards failing to boot after installing the previous firmware.
Linux kernel reviewer steps down from memory management duties due to influx of AI slop patches
Lorenzo Stoakes has announced he is stepping down from several of his memory management duties in the Linux kernel, citing an overwhelming volume of AI-generated patch submissions.
Microsoft Fixes Nearly 1,100 Security Vulnerabilities
Microsoft did another four-digit patch drop today, releasing updates to fix almost 1,100 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and supported software.
New Windows 11 update fixes File Explorer menu mess – and patches an exploited flaw
With the November Patch Tuesday rollout, you can finally customize your right-click menu in Windows 11. It fixes 1,094 security flaws, too.
Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5131096 extended security update
Microsoft released the Windows 10 KB5131096 extended security update, which includes this month's November 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes and a few bug fixes and changes.
You Should Download iOS 27.2.1 Now for a Handful of Security Fixes
Apple released iOS 27.2.1 on Monday, an iPhone software update that addresses nine issues, including two that could leave user data exposed to malicious actors.
5 apps I need Siri AI to work with now that it’s open to third-party developers
With the latest betas for iOS and other platforms, Siri AI is now available to all developers for full integration into their apps. Here are the ones I hope will jump on board.
Vulnerability that lets hackers SSH into Linux devices is under active exploitation
A vulnerability in Linux systems running OpenSSH alongside the musl code library is being actively exploited, allowing attackers to gain unauthenticated access to high-privilege accounts within seconds.
Epic Games Launcher is coming to SteamOS
In October, Epic Games said that it was "investigating" making Fortnite compatible with Valve's Linux-based SteamOS. At the time, Epic Games Launcher was in preview, but SteamOS was not specifically listed as a supported distro.
Chatbots might be coming to Apple’s HomeView
Code in the iOS 27.3 beta suggests that Apple could add support for chatbots to its smart home hub. There's a flag listed for a "Conversational Apps" category.
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