Colorado's SB26-051, requiring operating systems to collect users' ages, now exempts open-source OSes like Linux after lobbying by System76's Carl Richell, highlighting challenges and ethical concerns for open-source developers amid similar laws in other US states.
Microsoft is improving Windows 11 performance with a low latency profile, which temporarily boosts CPU speed to reduce latency, and is also working on other software optimizations.
Logitech is reportedly developing a new wireless mouse that folds in half to make it easier to carry around in a bag or pocket. According to leaked marketing images shared by WinFuture, Logitech's foldable mouse caused "22 percent less muscle strain" compared to using a laptop trackpad, and can be used across "multiple operating systems." […]
The next update to Apple's operating systems could allow users to choose their preferred AI model for running Apple Intelligence. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to allow third-party chatbots to power its AI features system-wide in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, all expected for this fall. In addition to running […]
China's technology vice-minister Ke Jixin says domestic software and operating systems have seen a transformative shift in user experience, with HarmonyOS running on over 55 million smartphones as of end-March 2026. HarmonyOS surpassed Apple iOS in China in late 2024 and was second-largest OS behind Android in early 2025, but slipped to third place in Q4 2025 with 16% market share as iOS captured 22%.
Anthropic unveiled Claude Mythos, an AI model capable of finding and exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in operating systems and browsers. The company refused public release, comparing it to giving burglars keys to every building. Forty US organizations are partnered in Project Glasswing to patch vulnerabilities before exploitation. Britain tested the model through its AI Security Institute, with ministers warning most businesses remain unprepared. Mozilla's test on Firefox found 10 times more flaws than conventional methods, though none were undetectable by humans. The Pentagon had previously deemed Anthropic a security risk before inviting it back into government cooperation.
Apple's WWDC 2026, running June 8-12, is expected to unveil a significantly revamped Siri, including a chatbot-style app and new onscreen interaction capabilities. Updates will also focus on stability and performance improvements across all Apple operating systems, potentially including a system-wide slider for Liquid Glass effects.
