The Linux kernel community drafts a plan for replacing Torvalds if he steps down one day

https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/102606402f4f5943266160e263c450fdfe4dd981

This is what AI Agents wonder about when they are not working for humans 💀

Their thoughts are hilarious to read tho XD

HSR x Fortnite collaboration
Kafka and Blade

Microsoft has acknowledged growing dissatisfaction with Windows 11, citing persistent bugs, performance problems, intrusive advertising, and underwhelming AI features. In response, the company has shifted its strategy to prioritize foundational improvements. Microsoft now employs an internal approach called “swarming,” which redirects resources toward resolving core system issues to restore user trust.

Pavan Davuluri, Head of Windows and Devices, confirmed this strategic pivot, emphasizing Microsoft’s commitment to addressing consistent user feedback. The company aims to enhance system performance, reliability, and overall user experience. Recent efforts have reduced driver instability and occurrences of the “blue screen of death.” However, significant challenges remain, including File Explorer performance and suboptimal gaming performance compared to Linux. Microsoft also plans to refine the dark theme and modernize long-neglected operating system components.

Microsoft reevaluates its artificial intelligence strategy for Windows 11 following user criticism. The company reviews Copilot integrations in built-in applications such as Notepad and Paint, and pauses development of additional Copilot buttons across inbox apps. Microsoft considers removing certain integrations or rebranding them to create a more streamlined experience. The Recall feature, initially delayed in 2024 due to security and privacy concerns, now undergoes reassessment as the company deems its current implementation unsuccessful. Microsoft explores evolving the concept rather than discarding it entirely.

So, Microsoft is on the way of  moving away from aggressive AI push toward more purposeful integration that will finally be useful for everyone. Core AI infrastructure projects, including Semantic Search, Agentic Workspace, Windows ML, and Windows AI APIs, continue development as planned. Microsoft maintains these under-the-hood capabilities remain essential for developers and for competitive positioning among operating systems adopting artificial intelligence frameworks.

Vietnam Government blocks Xdaforums 👍

The Vietnamese Government blocked tech website GSMArena citing "Gambling"

GrapheneOS powered Android smartphones will debut in 2027

Which OEM do you think GrapheneOS is partnering with? Any guesses?

Nominees:
• Motorola ThinkPhone
• Nothing
• OnePlus
• Sony

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It turns out Notepad++ was compromised at the infrastructure level and if you downloaded or updated Notepad++ after September, 2025 or before December, 2025, an unknown state-sponsored actor has compromised your machine.

https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/hijacked-incident-info-update/

Notepad++ compromised (long pedantic version so nerds shut up)

- Notepad++ update infrastructure was compromised
- Notepad++ suspects it is the Chinese government
- No evidence provided currently demonstrating why they suspect it was the Chinese government
- Only "select targets" were delivered malicious Notepad++ from update infrastructure
- No information is provided who "select targets" were
- No information provided why they believe it was selective
- No information on what was delivered to "selective targets"
- Compromise timeline blurry
- "Incident began" JUNE, 2025
- Hosting infrastructure says "September 2, 2025"
- Attackers maintained access until "December 2nd, 2025"
- Notepad++ states they believe compromise was JUNE THROUGH DECEMBER, conflicting with hosting provider
- No analysis released yet on "exact technical mechanism"
- No IoCs (Indicator of compromise) released

Rapid7 did a write-up on the Notepad++ compromise. Rapid7 released the paper fast af boi

How?
1. They sat on it
or...
2. Called in all the malware analysis schizos for lock the fuck in time

tldr ya prolly China lol

https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/tr-chrysalis-backdoor-dive-into-lotus-blossoms-toolkit/

THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT USED MICROSOFT WARBIRD APIS FOR OBFUSCATION

> proof-of-concept by DownWithUpSec in 2023
> 30 stars on GitHub
> 62 likes on Xitter

This is fucking FIRE research. Insanely slept on research. I am FLABBERGASTED.