ASUS gaming peripherals are finally getting official Linux support in kernel 6.19. This resolves a long-standing limitation that affected everything from keyboards to mice on the platform. The change could signal broader gaming hardware support coming to Linux.
Google has updated Android’s Quick Share to work with Apple’s AirDrop, allowing cross-platform file sharing for the first time. The breakthrough comes after EU regulations forced Apple to adopt standard Wi-Fi protocols instead of proprietary technology. Initially, the feature only works on Pixel 10
Microsoft has officially open-sourced the legendary Zork trilogy under the MIT License. The move comes from collaboration between Xbox, Activision, and Microsoft’s Open Source Programs Office. This finally resolves decades of uncertainty around the classic text adventure’s legal status.
In a surprise move, Google has enabled Quick Share compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop protocol. The feature currently only works on Pixel 10 devices, with potential expansion to other Android phones later. Security was a major focus, with Google implementing multiple layers of protection.
Perplexity has launched its Comet AI browser on Android, bringing smart summarization and ad blocking to mobile. The move positions the startup to challenge Google’s dominance where it might actually have a chance. This could be the beginning of a real shift in how we browse.
A routine Cloudflare update went disastrously wrong when a file in their bot management tool unexpectedly doubled in size. The November 18 outage affected major services including ChatGPT, Uber, and Twitter/X. Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince called it their worst outage since 2019.
OpenAI has rolled out the first major update to its ChatGPT Atlas browser for Mac. The update brings nine new features including vertical tabs, iCloud passkey support, and Chrome extension imports. This positions Atlas as a more serious competitor to established browsers with built-in AI capabilitie
OpenAI just launched GPT-5.1-Codex-Max, their newest coding model that’s specifically trained for Windows environments. It offers faster performance and better token efficiency while handling complex development tasks across multiple context windows. The model is available now for ChatGPT Plus, Pro,
YouTube is testing a new private messaging feature that lets users share videos and chat directly within the app. The test is currently limited to users 18 and older in Ireland and Poland. This marks the platform’s second attempt at in-app messaging after discontinuing the feature in 2019.
Apple is removing automatic Wi-Fi network syncing between iPhone and Apple Watch for EU users. The change comes as iOS 26.2 and watchOS 26.2 roll out next month due to DMA interoperability rules. Users will need to manually connect to previously used networks on new Apple Watches.
