Microsoft’s latest data shows Windows active devices have dropped from 1.4 billion in 2022 to around 1 billion in 2025 about 400 million fewer users. This isn’t due to macOS dominance, but rather people replacing PCs with smartphones and tablets. While Windows remains strong in gaming and enterprise, average consumer demand is shifting toward mobile and cheaper web-based alternatives.
A 99‑million‑year‑old fly trapped in amber revealed a fungal infection characteristic of cordyceps complete with a fruiting body erupting from its head offering the oldest fossil evidence of parasitic “zombie” fungi, similar to those seen on “The Last of Us.” This pushes back the origin of Ophiocordyceps and shows complex insect-fungi relationships were present during the age of dinosaurs.
A Penn State–Bolivia research team uncovered a previously unknown Tiwanaku temple complex, “Palaspata,” about 130 miles south of the Lake Titicaca civilization’s core. The site features 15 square enclosures around a courtyard, aligned to equinox rituals. Situated at a major trade nexus, it contained keru drinking cups, indicating ceremonial and economic significance shedding fresh light on this lost Andean society.
The UK will be the first country to launch a national AI system to detect early signs of healthcare failures. Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced it as part of Labour’s reform agenda. The AI will analyze NHS data to flag issues before they escalate, aiming to restore public trust and improve patient safety across the system.
A study by Carnegie Mellon and Salesforce shows AI agents succeed in only 30–35% of multi-step office tasks, failing 70% of the time. Gartner predicts 40% of such projects will be abandoned by 2027 due to high costs and low value. Many vendors falsely market non-agentic tools as agents, fueling hype over real capabilities.
Microsoft has delayed Windows 12, pushing its release back by at least a year. Instead, the company announced Windows 11 version 25H2, set for release later in 2025. It will be a minor update using an enablement package, meaning faster installation. This confirms that Microsoft is continuing with Windows 11 for now, postponing major OS changes.
For decades, scientists have dreamed of tapping into the same energy that powers the sun nuclear fusion. It’s the holy grail of clean energy: safe, nearly limitless, and with zero carbon emissions. But turning that dream into reality here on Earth is no small feat. That’s where ITER comes in. Located in southern France, ITER is the world’s biggest and…
India’s ambition to forge a self-reliant digital future took center stage with the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge, a government-backed effort to craft an indigenous browser. On March 20, 2025, winners were unveiled, showcasing innovation under the Atmanirbhar Bharat banner. Yet, days later, a storm of controversy erupted over Ping Browser, a first runner-up, accused of passing off a rebranded…
