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Apple Expects 'Significantly Higher Memory Costs' in June Quarter and Beyond
Apple had higher memory costs during the March quarter, and the impact is expected to get worse as the year goes on. Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Apple is expecting "significantly higher memory costs" in the June quarter, and beyond June, memory costs will "drive an increasing impact" on Apple's business. Cook said the higher memory costs have been partially offset because the company is selling existing inventory that it has stockpiled.
Even Microsoft Seems to Know Gaming on Windows 11 Isn't Great These Days
It's no secret that gaming on Windows 11 has been a little rough in recent years. Performance and usability problems have been plaguing the OS for a while now, but it seems like Microsoft is finally trying to do something about it. Microsoft has kicked off an internal initiative codenamed Windows K2, according to Windows Central. Rather than being a version of Windows itself, this project seems to aim to change the design philosophy of future Windows updates instead. Over the past several years, Microsoft has been focused on releasing new features as fast as possible, which has led to some incredibly awful updates. Just look at Recall, a Copilot+ feature which uses AI to save screenshots of literally everything you do on your PC so that you can reference them later. Back in 2024, Microsoft tried to rush that out super quickly, only to have to hold it back due to obvious security issues. With K2, Microsoft slowing things down a bit and trickling out updates with a higher bar of quality. We've already seen evidence of this program, with the recent AutoSR update coming to the Xbox Ally X nearly six months after its release. Microsoft could have just shipped the feature without making sure it worked properly ΓÇô after all, it's been available for Windows ARM systems for more than a year. Hopefully this means that Microsoft will have some semblance of restraint when comes to shoving new features into Windows 11. Or, at the very least, less frequent updates that make you restart your gaming PC.Microsoft Wants PC Gaming BackPC gaming on Windows is obviously still huge, with Microsoft's operating systems making up for 92% of gaming PCs, according to the latest Steam Hardware Survey. While Windows does have a comfy majority, Linux gaming is growing at an incredible rate, thanks in large part to the Steam Deck, and other handhelds that are now running SteamOS or Bazzite. Just last month, the amount of people running Linux on their gaming PCs has gone up 3% to 5.33% of Steam's install base. Certainly a big part of that is there are more devices out there that come with SteamOS these days, but right now Linux just has better gaming performance than Windows, especially on low-end hardware. It seems like Microsoft is aware of this. As Windows Central reports, Microsoft is now looking at SteamOS as the benchmark for gaming performance, trying to match its performance with comparable hardware. Hell, even in my testing, I've definitely noticed that handheld gaming PCs running on Valve's operating system have a bit of a lead, which is why the Lenovo Legion Go S can still hold its own against the Xbox Ally X and the Legion Go 2 despite having a slower chip. Microsoft paying more attention to its operating system's efficiency and performance is a good sign, but it'll be some time yet before we see whether or not this renewed push for quality pays off. However, Windows 12 is lurking somewhere on the horizon, so hopefully Microsoft carries this K2 initiative forward to its next major OS launch.Jackie Thomas is the Hardware and Buying Guides Editor at IGN and the PC components queen. You can follow her @Jackiecobra
ThreatsDay Bulletin: SMS Blaster Busts, OpenEMR Flaws, 600K Roblox Hacks and 25 More Stories
Latest ThreatsDay: SMS blasters, npm supply chain hits, and unpatched Windows flaws. Stay ahead of new phishing kits and exposed servers.
New Linux 'Copy Fail' Vulnerability Enables Root Access on Major Distributions
CVE-2026-31431 CVSS 7.8 flaw since 2017 enables root via 732-byte exploit, impacting major Linux distributions.
UbuntuΓÇÖs AI plans have Linux users looking for a ΓÇÿkill switchΓÇÖ
Users are asking for an AI-free version of Ubuntu.
VECT 2.0 Ransomware Irreversibly Destroys Files Over 131KB on Windows, Linux, ESXi
VECT 2.0 destroys files over 131KB due to nonce flaw, launched December 2025, making ransom payments useless.
Canonical lays out a plan for AI in Ubuntu Linux
AI features are coming to the most popular Linux distro.
PhantomCore Exploits TrueConf Vulnerabilities to Breach Russian Networks
PhantomCore exploited three TrueConf flaws since September 2025, enabling remote access and lateral movement across Russian networks.
AndroidΓÇÖs Linux Terminal now lets you max out performance, but at a cost
Google is testing new tools in Android's Linux Terminal so users can choose between image quality and performance.
AndroidΓÇÖs Linux Terminal app just got a lot more colorful with theme support
The latest Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 adds a dedicated theme menu with support for custom Alacritty .toml imports.
Google Confirms Gemini-Powered Siri Coming Later This Year
Google today commented on its partnership with Apple, confirming that Gemini will power a new, more personalized version of Siri that's set to be released later in 2026. Google Cloud chief Thomas Kurian mentioned the Apple partnership during Google Cloud Next 2026, a conference that's taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada today.
Harvester Deploys Linux GoGra Backdoor in South Asia Using Microsoft Graph API
Harvester deploys Linux GoGra via Microsoft Graph API in South Asia, targeting India and Afghanistan since 2021, enabling covert espionage
ΓÇÿThe MacBook Pro for Linux usersΓÇÖ both copies and contrasts with Apple
The new Framework Laptop 13 Pro has been described by the companyΓÇÖs CEO as ΓÇ£the MacBook Pro for Linux usersΓÇ¥...
ISS astronauts are getting new laptops
The astronauts will be using HP ZBook Fury G9 laptops.
FrameworkΓÇÖs Laptop 13 Pro launch event
Meet the ΓÇ£MacBook Pro for Linux users.ΓÇ¥
Framework announces Laptop 13 Pro, ΓÇÿthe MacBook Pro for Linux usersΓÇÖ
Battery, rigidity, CAMM memory, and so much more.
5+ Things to Know About the Next Mac Studio
Apple is working on an updated version of the Mac Studio that's expected at some point in 2026, and with supplies of existing machines running low, we thought we'd highlight what's next for Apple's most powerful desktop machine. Design We're not expecting Apple to redesign the Mac Studio, and there haven't been rumors of a design update. The Mac Studio will continue to have an Apple TV or Mac mini-like squircle design with rounded corners.
OpenAI Codex Update Adds Computer Use, Image Generation, and Memory on Mac
OpenAI is making several updates to its Codex AI coding agent. Codex is now able to operate desktop Mac apps with its own cursor, seeing what's on the screen, clicking, and typing to complete tasks. Codex can run multiple agents on the Mac in parallel, without interfering with the user's own work. OpenAI says developers will find it useful for testing apps, iterating on frontend changes, and more.
You can soon turn this Android handheld into an ultra-powerful Linux handheld
This could be the most powerful Arm-based Linux handheld on the market.
Linux Foundation Newsletter: April 2026
Welcome to the April 2026 edition of the LF Newsletter. Check out the highlights, save the dates, and be sure to register for upcoming events!
Anthropic Rebuilds Claude Code Desktop App Around Parallel Sessions
Anthropic has released a redesigned Claude Code experience for its Claude desktop app, bringing in a new sidebar for managing multiple sessions, a drag-and-drop layout for arranging the workspace, and more. The new sidebar displays every active and recent session in one place, and users can filter by status, project, or environment, with the option to group sessions by project.