Windows dominates desktop OS market with ongoing updates, enterprise push, and hardware partnerships amid a wave of AI-driven product moves.
Deals on Samsung 990 Pro and WD Black SN770M drive notable during Prime Day, with significant discounts driving choice for gamers and creators. Multiple outlets report prices near historic lows, highlighting speed, capacity, and warranty as key considerations.
OpenAI has launched Codex Micro, a $230 mini keyboard for Codex-powered coding, developed with Work Louder. The device offers six status keys, a joystick, a dial, and programmable shortcuts to manage multiple Codex agents. Multiple outlets note Bloomberg’s reporting on an upcoming screenless, portable smart speaker from OpenAI, tied to its broader hardware ambitions.
Security researchers warn AI-enabled cybercrime is accelerating, with autonomous AI agents rewriting code, exfiltrating data, and negotiating ransoms. Patches and defensive tools are racing to keep pace, while experts urge tougher controls and faster updates.
The Unibook, a Wildcat Lake laptop, has launched at $449 in the US through Chinese maker Chuwi. Its 8GB RAM and 256GB storage undercut rivals like the MacBook Air, but reviewers warn performance and build quality are uneven. Other brands respond with budget options, while Dell and Acer chase lower prices.
Security updates from multiple vendors underscore a rapid, relentless push to close flaws as attackers exploit first- and third-party vulnerabilities. The wave spans Chrome, Windows, and mobile modem components, with zero-click and scriptless techniques increasing risk for organisations and consumers alike.
The iPhone Duo and other iPhone models have seen price increases as AI-driven demand for memory chips tightens supply, raising costs across consumer electronics. Analysts note this follows broader price rises in the iPhone lineup and shrinking smartphone volumes globally.