Windows stories

Microsoft rolls out fixes for 55 Windows flaws, including six exploited zero-days hitting Shell, MSHTML, Word and key desktop services.

Trust debuts Seron Slim eco mouse with recycled plastics, multi-device wireless, hyperscroll wheel and silent buttons for hybrid workers.

AMD widens its PC line-up with new Ryzen AI chips, a Halo mini-PC and a £USD $499 Ryzen 7 gaming CPU to drive on-device AI adoption.

Hexnode embeds its upgraded Genie AI into the UEM console, letting admins query inventory, execute device commands and automate fixes in chat.

BenQ’s new InstaShow VS25 adds 4K wireless conferencing for hybrid meeting rooms, promising one-tap, driver-free sharing across devices.

Attackers are abusing Windows screensaver files in a spearphishing campaign to stealthily install remote access tools on business systems.

Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and takes Scam Guardian global on mobile in a push to combat rising video-led fraud.

OpenAI launches a Codex macOS app, turning ChatGPT into a multi-agent coding hub with workflows, skills and tighter desktop security.

OpenAI has launched its Codex app for agent-based software development, with an Australian education provider integrating the tool into IT degrees.

Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.

Devolutions signs two-year ControlR sponsorship and plans native Remote Desktop Manager integration to deepen remote assistance tools.

Kingston wins FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for its IronKey Keypad 200 USBs, making it the first supplier with three drives at this stringent standard.

AlphaTheta launches DJM-V5, a compact three-channel mixer with SonicLink wireless monitoring, four-band EQ and pro-club processing.

Oppo rolls out AI-heavy ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India, adding Gemini, cross-device sharing and six years of support promises.

AI-powered social engineering and Windows 11 upgrades are reshaping ATM crime, shifting attacks from skimming to manipulative fraud.

Microsoft’s first 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes an exploited DWM zero-day, strips decades-old modem drivers and tackles Secure Boot risks.

Homey launches a self-hosted smart home server, bringing its Pro platform to user hardware for local control and privacy-focused automation.

Logitech users on macOS must install manual patches for Options+ and G Hub after an expired certificate stopped both apps from launching.

Keeper launches a zero-knowledge secrets manager extension for JetBrains IDEs, aiming to eliminate hardcoded credentials in codebases.

Storm-0249 hijacks trusted security and Windows tools to stealthily broker high-value network access for ransomware operators.