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The global boom in artificial intelligence is driving innovation at a staggering pace, but it's also creating some massive engineering headaches. Chief among them? Heat. Today's AI systems require enormous computing power, which in turn produces an incredible amount of heat inside data centres. Traditional cooling methods are already struggling to keep up.
When it comes to real-time strategy (RTS) games that stood the test of time, few have achieved the legacy of Age of Empires. Released in 1997 by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft, Age of Empires was more than just a strategy game — it was a historical journey through the ancient world. Blending elements of resource management, empire-building, and warfare, it paved the way for a new generation of RTS titles.
The Background: A Troubled Windows 11 Update - The August 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5063878) sparked controversy when users began reporting serious SSD issues. Complaints ranged from NVMe drives vanishing entirely from Windows to data corruption during heavy file transfers. Naturally, the update itself became the prime suspect, with frustrated users pointing fingers at Microsoft.
From Porn to Play: The Ripple Effect of the UK's Online Safety Act - The UK's newly enforced Online Safety Act is already making waves across the internet. Initially aimed at clamping down on underage access to adult content, the law requires users to verify their age before accessing pornographic websites. But its impact isn't stopping there. Microsoft, in a move that may surprise some, is aligning with the act—by introducing similar age verification measures for its Xbox gaming platform.
With Windows 10 officially reaching end-of-support on October 14, 2025, many users have been wondering what's next. Microsoft has now laid out its plan—and it's offering not one, but three different ways for consumers to continue receiving security updates. Surprisingly, one of them is even free, though there's a small catch.
