Windows stories

Mylobster.ai unveils plan for kernel-level AI assistants across major platforms, targeting a USD $200 billion-plus systems-level market.

New LockBit 5.0 ransomware hits Windows, Linux and ESXi in single campaigns, widening blast radius across mixed and virtualised environments.

Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and expands Scam Guardian on mobile, promising real-time protection from AI-powered scams.

Cloaking dominates PropellerAds’ 2025 safety report as stricter checks drive a 35% rise in blocked campaigns and more account suspensions.

AppControl debuts a Windows tool that logs second-by-second performance history and privacy events, revealing what’s really slowing PCs.

Keeper rolls out SuperShell, a full-screen terminal interface in Keeper Commander for keyboard-first, zero-trust vault and PAM workflows.

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.