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Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Update Failures Linked to EFI Partition Space Microsoft has acknowledged a new installation issue affecting the May 2026 Windows security update KB5089549 on certain Windows 11 systems. According to Microsoft, the update may fail during installation on devices with insufficient free space in the EFI System Partition (ESP), generating error code 0x800f0922 during the reboot phase of the update process. Update Fails During Reboot Phase Microsoft says affected systems typically progress through the initial stages of the update before failing at roughly 35 to 36 percent completion during restart. The system then rolls back the installation…

Microsoft Preparing to Phase Out SMS Codes for Account Logins Microsoft is reportedly preparing to discontinue SMS-based verification codes for Microsoft account logins, continuing the company’s broader push toward passwordless authentication and passkey adoption. The move follows Microsoft’s increasing focus on passkeys as the preferred login method across Windows and other Microsoft services. Microsoft Wants Users to Move Away From SMS Authentication For years, Microsoft accounts allowed users to verify logins using six-digit security codes sent through text messages. However, reports now suggest the company plans to phase out SMS verification in the near future. Although Microsoft has not announced…

Google Expands Gemini Into Docs, Gmail and Keep With “Brain Dump” AI Features Google is continuing to deepen the integration of Google Gemini across its productivity ecosystem with new conversational tools designed to turn disorganized thoughts into polished documents, reminders and emails. The latest additions include Docs Live, upgraded Google Keep functionality and expanded Gmail AI features, all centered around Google’s vision of reducing the amount of manual planning and writing users perform themselves. Docs Live Turns Stream-of-Consciousness Into Structured Documents The new Docs Live feature allows users to verbally describe ideas, tasks or scattered thoughts while Gemini automatically organizes…

Google Launches “Spark,” a Gemini-Powered Personal AI Agent Google has officially unveiled Spark, a new cloud-based personal AI assistant powered by Google Gemini that is designed to continuously manage tasks, monitor information and interact across a user’s connected digital services. The announcement came during Google I/O, where the company positioned Spark as one of its most ambitious AI productivity projects yet. Spark Designed as a Persistent 24/7 AI Assistant Unlike traditional AI chatbots that wait for user prompts, Spark operates as a persistent cloud-based agent capable of working continuously in the background. According to Google, Spark can connect directly with…

Google Pushes Search Further Toward AI Agents and Personalized Assistance Google is continuing its transformation of online search by integrating more generative AI and autonomous agent capabilities directly into both Search and Google Gemini. The changes, unveiled during Google I/O, suggest the company is increasingly blurring the line between traditional web search and AI-powered personal assistants. Google Search Expands Beyond Traditional Web Results For decades, search engines primarily delivered lists of links that users manually explored to find information. Google’s latest direction moves away from that model by positioning AI as an active intermediary capable of summarizing, monitoring and acting…

LG’s UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor Drops Below $500 on Amazon The LG UltraGear 27GS93QE is currently available for approximately $500 on Amazon, representing a major discount from its original $900 retail price. The price reduction reflects the continuing decline in OLED monitor pricing throughout 2026, as manufacturers compete more aggressively in the gaming display market. 27-Inch OLED Panel Targets Mainstream PC Gamers LG’s UltraGear 27GS93QE features a 27-inch OLED panel with a 2560×1440 resolution, a configuration widely considered one of the most balanced setups for PC gaming performance and image quality. The display also supports a 240Hz refresh rate and…

Baseus Picogo Power Bank Falls to $20 in Best Buy Clearance Sale The Baseus Picogo 10000mAh Power Bank has dropped to approximately $20 through a Best Buy clearance promotion, marking one of the lowest prices yet for the compact portable charger. Originally launched at around $50 before later falling to $40, the latest discount cuts the device to roughly 60 percent below its original retail price. Compact Design Focuses on Everyday Portability The Picogo is designed around extreme portability, featuring dimensions close to a thick credit card at roughly 3.4 x 2.3 x 1 inches. One of the device’s most…

Microsoft Fixes 120 Security Vulnerabilities in May Patch Tuesday Updates Microsoft Security Response Center has released its May 2026 Patch Tuesday updates, addressing 120 security vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Edge and Microsoft cloud services. The latest security rollout includes 30 vulnerabilities classified as critical severity issues, while the remaining flaws are categorized as high risk. Microsoft says none of the vulnerabilities are currently known to be actively exploited in the wild. Windows Receives 66 Security Fixes A total of 66 vulnerabilities patched this month affect supported versions of Windows 11, Windows 10 and Windows Server platforms. Among the most serious…

Microsoft Developing Automatic Recovery System for Faulty Windows Drivers Microsoft has announced a new Windows recovery feature designed to automatically roll back problematic hardware drivers distributed through Windows Update. The system, called Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery, aims to reduce the impact of faulty driver releases that can cause crashes, hardware malfunctions or system instability across Windows PCs. Microsoft Wants to Automate Driver Rollbacks Currently, when a problematic driver update is released, responsibility typically falls either on hardware manufacturers to publish a corrected version or on users to manually uninstall the faulty driver themselves. According to Microsoft, this process can leave systems…

Microsoft Expands AI Integration in Edge With New “Journeys” Feature Microsoft has introduced a major wave of AI-focused updates for Microsoft Edge, including a new feature called “Journeys” that uses AI to organize and summarize browsing activity instead of relying on traditional browser history tools. The rollout reflects Microsoft’s broader strategy of embedding Microsoft Copilot more deeply into everyday browsing and productivity workflows across both desktop and mobile versions of Edge. AI Now Organizes Browsing Sessions Automatically The new Journeys feature is designed to help users resume previously researched topics without manually searching through browser history or reopening stored tabs.…