Windows 11 has been through plenty of bugs since its launch, but one problem continues to stand out: drivers. While Microsoft has steadily improved Windows 11 through feature updates, security patches, and bug fixes, driver-related problems remain a major source of instability. From graphics drivers to audio and peripheral software, a poorly behaved driver can […]

ChatGPT is getting a fun new way to personalize everyday conversations: custom sticker packs. OpenAI is rolling out a feature that lets users create their own stickers directly in the ChatGPT mobile app and export them for use in messaging apps. Instead of relying on pre-made sticker collections, you can start with a photo, describe […]

Microsoft is testing several small but useful improvements for Windows 11 Insiders, including a new way to preview downloaded files directly in File Explorer. The latest Experimental Preview release brings changes across File Explorer, Microsoft Store, and the Taskbar, with the File Explorer update standing out as the most noticeable improvement for everyday users. File […]

A long Word document can quickly become difficult to navigate. Whether you’re working on a school project, business report, research paper, ebook, or detailed proposal, a table of contents can make everything easier to find. The good news is that adding a table of contents in Microsoft Word is much easier than manually typing page […]

Microsoft is testing a useful privacy upgrade for Windows 11 that gives users much more control over how traditional desktop apps access sensitive hardware and location data. The change is rolling out gradually to Windows Insiders in the latest Experimental Preview release. Instead of relying on a broad, device-wide permission setting for desktop applications, Windows […]

Microsoft is making a useful change to Windows 11 File Explorer that should make it much easier to preview downloaded files without undoing the security protections introduced last year. A new “Preview anyway” button is being tested for the Preview pane. It will let users view a trusted downloaded file after File Explorer warns that […]

OpenAI has reset Codex usage quotas for paid users after identifying several issues that were causing limits to drain much faster than expected. The reset comes after users reported unusually rapid consumption of their weekly Codex allowances, leaving some developers unable to use the coding agent normally despite having plenty of quota remaining under ordinary […]

Microsoft is preparing to launch Windows 11 26H2 in late September or early October 2026. Ahead of the release, the company published full technical details explaining how the update works and what users can expect. If you were hoping for a dramatic visual overhaul, you won’t find one here. Windows 11 26H2 is intentionally designed […]

OpenAI may already be testing its next-generation image generation model, and this time there appears to be an actual checkpoint leak pointing toward something new. An unexpected checkpoint called “luna-lisa-alpha” has reportedly appeared in OpenAI’s Arena testing environment, catching the attention of early testers. More importantly, it seems to follow an earlier “mona-lisa-1” checkpoint associated […]

Anthropic may already be testing its next-generation Claude models behind the scenes, and two unusual codenames are now drawing attention: “Marshmallow” and “Melon.” According to recent leaks, Anthropic is testing models internally identified as claude-marshmallow-eap and claude-melon-eap. While the names sound harmless, the performance gap between the two could offer an important clue about where […]

Windows 11 gamers are facing another frustrating problem after the latest August update, and this time, RGB lighting software appears to be at the center of the issue. Microsoft has confirmed that certain games can freeze, crash, throw “EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION” errors, or even cause unexpected system restarts on affected PCs. The company says its investigation points […]

Microsoft is inviting businesses and AI enthusiasts to its upcoming AI at Work webinar series, with the next session scheduled for August 25. The event will focus on the latest developments across Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Dynamics 365, and the growing world of AI agents. The webinar is aimed at organizations looking to understand […]

Microsoft is facing fresh criticism over an app that can change the default search engine in rival browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Brave. The optional Microsoft Recommended Search Settings tool, distributed as MicrosoftSettings.exe, is designed to promote Bing by installing a browser extension and changing the search settings. While the tool isn’t being […]

OpenAI is making its image-generation tools a little more useful for developers and designers. The company has enabled transparent background generation for GPT-Image-2 through its APIs, giving developers the ability to create images without the usual solid-color background. This may sound like a small addition, but it can make a big difference for apps that […]

OpenAI appears to be taking a deliberate, safety-first approach with its upcoming model release, codenamed GPT Astra. Rumors and internal leaks suggest that the AI research giant is prioritizing thorough alignment and safety testing over a rushed deployment timeline. Key Takeaways from the Recent Leaks Targeted Release Window: OpenAI is currently aiming to launch GPT […]

Microsoft is testing a small but potentially useful change in Edge that could help users avoid accidentally closing important browser sessions. The company appears to be experimenting with a new toggle in Edge’s Accessibility settings that would make the browser ask for confirmation before closing a window containing pinned tabs. The option is currently visible […]

Rumors around Anthropic’s next major model are starting to heat up, with a new leak claiming that Claude Sonnet 5.5 could be nearing release. According to the report, Sonnet 5.5 may arrive as early as next month, bringing a notable performance upgrade while keeping the Sonnet family’s pricing advantage. If the leak is accurate, this […]

The GPT-6 rumors are getting harder to ignore—but separating real signals from internet speculation is becoming more important than ever. Over the past few weeks, OpenAI has dropped several hints about where its frontier-model development is heading. The company has revealed Astra as its next major frontier model, while an unreleased OpenAI model reportedly demonstrated […]

OpenAI may be getting ready for its next major AI model, and the latest clues are pointing toward an imminent launch of Astra. According to reports and posts circulating among AI researchers and leakers, Astra could arrive as soon as this week, although a launch next week remains possible. The model is also rumored to […]

OpenAI’s Astra story just got more interesting. A previously circulating internal codename, “mewfour,” appears to have resurfaced in an unexpected place: OpenAI’s public Codex repository. The timing is what makes the discovery particularly intriguing. According to the evidence behind the claim, OpenAI removed references to “mewfour” from 52 pull requests on August 7, only about […]