Where Winds Meet’s AI-powered NPCs are turning out to be one of the game’s standout features. Players are testing the limits with everything from emotional manipulation to bizarre martial arts suggestions, and the NPCs are reacting in surprisingly believable ways.
Apple has reportedly abandoned plans to update the Mac Pro through at least 2026. The company has canceled the expected M4 Ultra processor and may not release a Mac Pro with the next-generation M5 Ultra either. Apple staff now see the Mac Studio as the effective top of their desktop lineup.
Samsung is supplying its cutting-edge 2nm GAA chips to Chinese cryptocurrency mining giants MicroBT and Canaan. The deals represent about 10% of Samsung’s total 2nm production capacity, with deliveries expected in late 2025. This marks a strategic move to diversify beyond traditional smartphone and
Dozens of pro-union flyers have appeared at Starbucks headquarters as corporate employees express support for striking baristas. HR instructed staff to report union activity while the company faces its fourth work stoppage in two years.
Microsoft’s new voice-controlled Windows feature is facing criticism after a demo video revealed its limitations. Instead of performing actions directly, Copilot provides slow step-by-step guides through settings. The feature landed on PCs about a month ago, but power users aren’t impressed.
AMD continues its relentless march against Intel, capturing 33.6% of the desktop CPU market in Q3 2025. The company also grew its overall client x86 share to 25.4% and made gains in server and mobile segments. Intel’s lead continues to shrink despite still holding majority market share.
Researchers at MIT have created a new lipid nanoparticle that supercharges mRNA vaccines. The technology makes vaccines 100 times more potent while reducing liver toxicity. This could dramatically lower costs and improve seasonal flu vaccine matching.
ASUS has started the Android 16 rollout for its flagship ROG Phone 9 and ZenFone 12 Ultra devices. The update brings version 36.0810.1810.43 with various fixes and improvements. Users can check for the update in Settings, though it may take days to reach all devices.
Nvidia’s earnings next Wednesday arrive at a critical moment for tech stocks. The AI chipmaker’s results could either revive the struggling AI trade or confirm investor fears about overvaluation. With Nvidia accounting for 8% of the S&P 500, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Enterprise security can no longer rely on traditional perimeter defenses in today’s distributed cloud environments. The real challenge has shifted from visibility to context—understanding how assets, identities, and data actually interact across complex infrastructures.
