IonQ Buys Chipmaker SkyWater for $1.8 Billion in Quantum Push
IonQ is acquiring chipmaker SkyWater Technology for $1.8 billion. The deal aims to create a vertically integrated quantum business, accelerating IonQ’s hardware manufacturing.
Category: Computing
Microsoft’s January update is a mess, needs second emergency fix
Microsoft has issued its second out-of-band update in two weeks to clean up problems from the January 2026 Windows Security Update. The latest fix addresses apps, including Outlook, freezing when trying to access files on cloud storage like OneDrive.
Apple might drop two MacBook Pro generations this year
Apple’s MacBook Pro lineup could see an unusually fast refresh cycle. According to a new report, we might get M5 Pro/Max models this spring, followed by a completely redesigned M6 model with OLED displays before the end of 2026.
The AI Boom is About to Overwhelm the US Power Grid
The AI revolution is creating a power crisis. A single new data center can demand as much energy as a small city, forcing utilities into a massive, urgent grid overhaul. The question isn’t if we need more power, but if we can build it fast enough.
I Let ChatGPT Plan My TV Nights. It Actually Worked.
Stuck in a streaming rut, one writer turned to ChatGPT to plan a week of TV. The AI built a schedule around pro wrestling, crime docs, and a strict sleep cutoff, complete with a “no twisty shows after 8:30 PM” rule. The result was a surprisingly effective end to channel surfing.
Linux Gets a Huge Nested VM Speed Boost, QEMU Drops Old CPUs
Performance for running virtual machines inside other VMs on Intel hardware just got a monumental upgrade. Meanwhile, the QEMU emulator is preparing to finally cut ties with 32-bit host systems.
Apple’s 2026 Mac Roadmap: M5, OLED, and a Cheap Laptop
Apple is planning a massive year for the Mac in 2026, according to new reporting. The roadmap includes everything from simple chip refreshes to a complete MacBook Pro redesign and a new low-cost laptop.
Microsoft’s OneDrive is deleting user files, and people are furious
A widespread issue with OneDrive’s automatic backup is causing Windows users to lose local files. The problem highlights Microsoft’s push towards its cloud ecosystem, often at the expense of clear user consent. Critics are calling it a dark pattern that locks data behind an unwanted service.
GreenSquareDC Founder Steps Down as CEO in Planned Transition
Walt Coulston, who founded GreenSquareDC in 2021, is stepping down as CEO. He will be replaced by the company’s chief development officer, Charles Penny, as the firm moves into a delivery phase.
CES 2026 Shows a Rocky Road Ahead for PCs
The PC industry is bracing for a difficult 2026, according to the latest Engadget podcast from CES. New CPUs from Intel and AMD are here, but a volatile RAM market threatens to make everything more expensive for consumers.