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September Windows Server Updates Cause Remote Desktop Services Failures
Microsoft's September 2026 cumulative updates are causing Remote Desktop Services (RDS) failures on Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025, preventing user connections and sometimes requiring hard resets. Rolling back the updates resolves the issue but removes security fixes, impacting server stability and security.
Jotai 3.0 Released as ESM-Only Package, Drops Legacy Builds and Deprecated APIs
Jotai, a React state management library, released version 3.0, transitioning to an ESM-only package and removing deprecated APIs and legacy build formats. This update aims to create a leaner core and simplify maintenance by eliminating support for older environments and build systems.
Homebrew 7.0.0 Released with Faster Installations, Stronger Sandboxing, and Native macOS App
Homebrew 7.0.0 has been released, introducing performance improvements for installations and upgrades, enhanced sandboxing, a native macOS application, and built-in vulnerability checks. This update also ends support for macOS 10.15 and moves Intel Macs to Tier 3 support, impacting users on older macOS versions and hardware.
Diablo V Scheduled for Spring 2029 Release; Netflix Animated Series Confirmed
Blizzard announced that Diablo V will be released in spring 2029, continuing the story after Diablo IV. Additionally, a Diablo animated series is in development with Netflix, though further details are pending.
Kubernetes v1.37 Graduates Native Histograms to Beta, Enabled by Default
Kubernetes v1.37 now includes native histogram support for metrics as a Beta feature, enabled by default. This change improves the accuracy of latency and duration metrics while reducing telemetry storage and scraping overhead by adopting Prometheus Native Histograms.
Roblox to introduce browser-based and offline play modes by mid-2027
Roblox announced browser-based play by late 2026 and offline play by mid-2027, allowing users to access games without downloads and play without internet. These changes aim to broaden access to Roblox games and expand the types of experiences available on the platform.
Roblox Expands AI Game Creation Tools and Cross-Platform Publishing
Roblox announced new features at its Developer Conference, including broader availability for its AI-powered "Build" game creation tool and the ability for developers to publish games as standalone apps outside the Roblox platform. These updates aim to simplify game development and extend the reach of Roblox-powered games to more platforms and players.
PlanetScale Launches Neki, a Sharded PostgreSQL Offering, in Platform Preview
PlanetScale has released Neki, a sharded PostgreSQL solution, into platform preview. Neki allows users to scale a PostgreSQL database across multiple machines, supporting hundreds of millions of queries per second and petabytes of data, by adding a router, sidecars, and a control plane to real PostgreSQL shards. This offering addresses the scaling limitations of single-machine Postgres databases for growing workloads.
Terraform AWS Provider v6.62.0 Adds Support for DSQL, ECS, ECR, SES, Pinpoint
The Terraform AWS Provider released version 6.62.0 in August 2026, adding support for new AWS services including Amazon DSQL, ECS, ECR, SES, and Pinpoint, alongside enhancements to existing services. This update reflects the increasing complexity of AWS infrastructure and Terraform's role as an abstraction layer for managing these services through infrastructure-as-code.
Windows 11 Gains Cloud Rebuild Feature for OS Reinstallation Without Boot Media
Microsoft introduced Cloud Rebuild for Windows 11, a new recovery feature that allows users to reinstall the operating system directly from the cloud, even if the existing installation is corrupted. This feature eliminates the need for a USB installation drive and is available in Windows 11 Insider Beta Preview Build 26220.9343, simplifying the process of restoring a non-booting system.
Microsoft Teams and Outlook Fail to Launch on ARM-based Windows PCs After August 2026 Updates
Microsoft is addressing an issue where Teams and New Outlook fail to launch or crash on ARM-based Windows 11 24H2 devices following August 2026 security updates. This problem primarily affects new or freshly imaged PCs that have not yet installed Microsoft Store updates, and a temporary workaround involves updating the Auto Super Resolution Package.
TinyGo 0.42 Adds Recoverable Panics, UEFI Support; Releases Starter Kit
TinyGo released version 0.42, introducing recoverable runtime panics, UEFI target support, and compatibility with Go 1.27 and LLVM 22. These updates close a feature gap with standard Go and expand TinyGo's application to pre-boot environments, alongside a new hardware starter kit.
Kubernetes v1.37 Introduces Scheduler Preemption for In-Place Pod Resize (Alpha)
Kubernetes v1.37 adds scheduler preemption for in-place Pod resize, an alpha feature that allows the scheduler to preempt lower-priority workloads to free up resources for critical Pod resize requests. This addresses a limitation where in-place resize requests could become indefinitely deferred on fully utilized nodes, preventing critical applications from scaling up.
ESA's Envision Venus Mission Proceeds Without NASA Radar Instrument
The European Space Agency (ESA) will continue its Envision mission to Venus independently after NASA withdrew its commitment to provide a key radar instrument. This change occurred due to NASA's budget constraints, which necessitated cuts to international mission partnerships.
JEP 544 Introduces Ahead-of-Time Code Compilation for HotSpot JVM
JEP 544 proposes Ahead-of-Time (AOT) code compilation for the HotSpot Java Virtual Machine to improve application startup and warmup times. This feature allows optimized native code, generated during a training run, to be instantly available at JVM startup, combining AOT and Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation benefits.
Nasdaq Invests $100M in Kraken Parent Payward for Tokenized Stock Trading Platform
Nasdaq's venture capital arm invested $100 million in Kraken parent Payward to develop and launch tokenized equities by Q2 2027. This partnership aims to build market infrastructure and surveillance technology for digital representations of securities on a blockchain network, expanding Kraken into a multi-asset trading platform.
Steam's Australian Age Verification via Credit Cards Causes Debit Card Glitches
Steam implemented a new age verification system in Australia for online game purchases, requiring users to verify their age with a bank card. This system is causing issues for many users as debit card support is inconsistent, particularly for non-Mastercard debit cards and those not flagged as adults-only by issuing banks. The problem stems from a new Australian law requiring "appropriate age assurance measures" for online app and game sales.
Kubernetes v1.37 Introduces Node Lifecycle Conditions for Operational Clarity
Kubernetes v1.37 introduces five new Node lifecycle conditions: DrainInProgress, Drained, MaintenancePlanned, MaintenanceInProgress, and GracefulNodeShutdownInProgress. These conditions provide a standardized way to communicate a Node's operational state, improving clarity for administrators and automation tools. This update establishes a foundation for future automated behavior based on these states.
Apple redesigns Health app with 'Health Age,' readiness score, and AI integration
Apple introduced a redesigned Health app that incorporates Apple Intelligence to provide new features like a 'Health Age' calculation, a readiness score, and personalized insights. These additions aim to offer users a more comprehensive understanding of their health metrics and guidance based on their data.
Apple's iPhone Ultra to introduce new screen sizes this fall
Apple's upcoming iPhone Ultra will feature two new screen sizes: a ~5.3-inch outer display and a ~7.6-inch inner display. This marks a significant departure from the longstanding iPhone screen size options and may require adaptations in iOS and app designs to accommodate the new formats.
SpaceX's Recovered Starship 40 to Take Months for Return Trip to Texas
SpaceX's Starship 40, which launched on July 24 and survived splashdown intact, will take several months to return to Texas from the Indian Ocean. The recovery operation involved moving the 171-foot spacecraft onto a specialized transport ship, Forte, near Christmas Island. This recovery provides SpaceX engineers with a complete Starship upper stage for detailed study, unlike previous missions that resulted in debris.
.NET 11 Release Candidate 1 is Available with Go-Live Support
.NET 11 Release Candidate 1 has been released, offering go-live support for production applications. This version includes updates across libraries, runtime, SDK, MSBuild, NuGet, C#, F#, ASP.NET Core, .NET MAUI, and Windows Forms, and is supported in Visual Studio 2026 Insiders and Visual Studio Code with C# Dev Kit.
.NET and .NET Framework receive September 2026 servicing releases with security fixes
Microsoft released the September 2026 servicing updates for .NET and .NET Framework, which include security and non-security fixes. These updates address various CVEs and refresh components like ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, and Runtime to new versions. This matters to developers using these frameworks as it ensures their applications remain secure and stable.
Riot Games adds team voice chat to League of Legends after 17 years
Riot Games has introduced team-wide voice chat to League of Legends, starting with North America and Oceania, 17 years after the game's launch. This feature, previously limited to pre-made groups, aims to improve in-game coordination for all players on a team. The rollout includes an Honor level 3 requirement for speaking to manage player conduct.
August 2026 Windows Server 2016 Update Causes 0xc0000409 Errors
Microsoft's August 2026 security update for Windows Server 2016 is causing 0xc0000409 errors and CompatTelRunner.exe crashes on systems with the Compatibility Appraiser diagnostic service enabled. This issue affects both physical and virtual machines, but Microsoft states it does not impact device functionality and a fix is in development.
LibreOffice 26.8 Update Achieves Record Downloads, Citing No AI Features
LibreOffice 26.8 recorded over 1 million downloads in its first week, becoming the most popular update for the software. The Document Foundation (TDF) attributed this success to its explicit stance against integrating generative AI features due to privacy and control concerns, contrasting with industry trends.
HashiCorp Packer 1.16 Adds Native SLSA Provenance Generation and Verification for Machine Images
HashiCorp released Packer v1.16.0, which now natively supports generating, signing, and verifying SLSA provenance attestations for machine images. This update provides a secure, tamper-proof record of how an image was built, addressing a gap in supply-chain security for infrastructure. It matters because it enhances the integrity and traceability of machine images, which are foundational for many workloads, without requiring additional tools.
DaVinci Resolve 21.1 Released
Blackmagic Design released DaVinci Resolve 21.1, an update to its video editing, color correction, visual effects, and audio post-production software. This version introduces new features and performance improvements for professional media workflows.
Rivian to launch Autonomy+ Level 2+ self-driving system on R2 SUV and R1 models
Rivian will introduce its Autonomy+ system, a Level 2+ semi-autonomous driving feature, on its R2 SUV by the end of the year and via over-the-air updates for R1S and R1T models. This system offers point-to-point navigation in the U.S. and Canada, positioning Rivian to compete in the evolving self-driving vehicle market.
Sony Japan implements new customer harassment policy amid PlayStation physical disc phase-out backlash
Sony Japan introduced a new customer harassment policy, threatening to suspend customer service and pursue legal action against individuals exhibiting prohibited behaviors. This policy comes in response to significant backlash and lawsuits following Sony's decision to discontinue physical PlayStation game discs by January 2028.
Microsoft warns of app crashes on Windows Server 2025 due to memory management changes
Microsoft has issued a warning about application crashes on Windows Server 2025, stemming from recent memory management changes affecting apps that use Address Windowing Extensions (AWE). This issue primarily impacts applications like SQL Server when configured with the Lock Pages in Memory (LPIM) policy, potentially leading to access violations, memory corruption, or unexpected termination. A temporary workaround involves disabling the LPIM policy for SQL Server, though this may affect performance.
Autodafe Releases Vintage Emulator Studio, a Free MAME-Powered Synth Plugin
Autodafe released Vintage Emulator Studio (VES), a free plugin integrating 44 MAME-emulated vintage synthesizers. VES offers component-level emulation for accurate sound reproduction, distinguishing it from other synth plugins.
iOS 27 Camera App Reportedly Gains Pro Photography Features
Code in the latest iOS 27 beta indicates Apple's Camera app may introduce four professional photography and videography features. These additions could reduce reliance on third-party camera applications for advanced users.
Renault Shifts Dacia Spring EV Production to Europe for Subsidies, Redesigns Model
Renault's Dacia brand is moving production of its Dacia Spring EV from China to Europe to qualify for local subsidies, making the vehicle more affordable after incentives. The Spring EV has also received a redesign, featuring a more muscular body and updated interior technology.
Ladybird Browser Adds Video Playback on Twitch, CSS Scroll Snap, and JavaScript Debugging
The Ladybird browser gained several new features in August 2026, including video playback on Twitch and expanded YouTube video format support, CSS scroll snap, and JavaScript debugging capabilities in its DevTools. These updates enhance the browser's media handling, web layout rendering, and developer tooling, making it more functional for end-users and web developers.
Google Messages is slowly rolling out a fix for a bug that resends old texts to new contacts
Google Messages is experiencing a bug that causes the app to randomly resend old text messages to different, unintended contacts. Google has confirmed awareness of the issue and is gradually rolling out a fix to users over the coming weeks.
RPCS3 Emulator Adds Direct PS3 Game Playback from Blu-ray Discs on PC, Linux, and macOS
The RPCS3 PlayStation 3 emulator now supports playing games directly from physical Blu-ray discs on Windows, Linux, and macOS, utilizing compatible internal and external Blu-ray drives. This update allows users to access PS3 game libraries without relying on digital downloads or server access, impacting game preservation and accessibility for physical media owners.
Asahi Linux Adds Official Support for Apple M3 Macs, Lacks Full GPU and Sleep Functionality
Asahi Linux developers announced official support for Apple M3 series SoCs, bringing compatibility close to M1 and M2 hardware. However, 3D acceleration performance, power efficiency, and sleep support are not yet fully functional due to ongoing development.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Confirmed to Launch at 30 FPS on Consoles
Rockstar North confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be locked at 30 frames per second (FPS) on consoles at launch, with no performance mode promised. This decision is attributed to the game's complex simulations, including high NPC density and advanced AI, which strain console CPUs.
iOS 27 to introduce iPhone Handoff for sharing one phone number across two devices
Apple's upcoming iOS 27 will include a new feature called iPhone Handoff, allowing users to share a single phone number between two iPhones. This feature enables users to designate one device as primary and another as a companion, facilitating temporary switching between phones while retaining the same number.