Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
CVE-2026-31474: Fixing a Linux CAN ISO-TP Use-After-Free in isotp_sendmsg
The Linux kernel’s CAN ISO-TP stack has a newly published security flaw, and while the CVE record is still being enriched, the underlying bug is already clear: a race in isotp_sendmsg can let so->tx.b
CVE-2026-31474: Linux ISO-TP Use-After-Free Fixed by sk_destruct
Background CVE-2026-31474 is a Linux kernel use-after-free in the CAN ISO-TP path, specifically in [ICODE
Microsoft Discovery Expands: Agentic AI Platform for Enterprise R&D
Microsoft is pushing Microsoft Discovery from a tightly controlled private preview into a broader enterprise preview, and that shift matters because it signals more than another Azure SKU entering the
Agentic Manufacturing at Hannover Messe 2026: Schneider and Azure AI Speed Up Change
Schneider Electric’s latest Hannover Messe 2026 message is bigger than a product demo, and that is exactly why it matters. The company is not simply adding AI to industrial software; it is trying to r
Microsoft’s A$25B Australia Bet: Azure AI, Cybersecurity, Skills at Scale
Microsoft’s A$25 billion bet on Australia is more than a headline-grabbing capital commitment. It is a strategic move that ties together cloud infrastructure, AI compute, cybersecurity, and workforce
Sparkle 2.18.0 Update Brings Safer Windows Debloat, Privacy, and App Selection
Sparkle 2.18.0 lands as another reminder that the Windows “debloat” category is no longer just a collection of PowerShell scripts and registry tweaks. It is turning into a polished app experience, wit
Copilot’s Agentic AI Now Works Inside Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (GA)
Today’s general availability milestone for Copilot’s agentic capabilities in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint marks one of the clearest signs yet that Microsoft is moving from a chatbot era of workplace AI
£2bn Opt-Out Windows Server Class Action: Microsoft Cloud Licensing Under Fire
Microsoft’s cloud licensing model has moved from a regulatory irritation to a full-scale legal and market test, and the latest development is a major one. The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal has allowe
MSU Denver OS Upgrades: Windows 11 and macOS Tahoe 26 by Aug. 1
There’s a deadline-driven operating-system push underway at MSU Denver, and this one matters because it is not just about shiny new features. The university is asking employees to move Windows machine
Windows 11 OOBE Adds “Update Later” to Skip Setup Update Delays
Microsoft is finally addressing one of the most annoying parts of Windows 11 setup: the mandatory update gauntlet that often turns a brand-new PC into a waiting room before you ever reach the desktop.
Cricket Australia AI Insights: Real-Time Context with Azure and 1886 Archive
Cricket Australia’s new AI Insights experience is more than a feature update for its live app. It is a clear signal that sports media is shifting from simple scores and highlights toward context-rich
Microsoft Pledges 3 Million Australians AI Skills by 2028
Microsoft’s new pledge to help three million Australians build AI skills by the end of 2028 is more than a headline-grabbing skilling target. It is a strategic bet that Australia’s next phase of produ