After three weeks wearing the Meta Ray-Ban Scriber Optics I couldn’t be more in love — I just wish smart glasses weren’t so controversial
After three weeks wearing the Meta Ray-Ban Scriber Optics I couldn’t be more in love — I just wish smart glasses weren’t so controversial

Smart glasses need to get their act together — the Meta Ray-Ban Scriber Optics are my favorite tech of 2026 so far but I’m scared to wear them.

Microsoft vows to make Windows 11 fly on 8GB RAM amid memory shortage — optimizations to reduce OS memory footprint have begun
Microsoft vows to make Windows 11 fly on 8GB RAM amid memory shortage — optimizations to reduce OS memory footprint have begun

While the company’s minimum OS specifications officially say 4GB, most PC builders know that 16GB is the bare minimum for a smooth experience on Windows 11. However, the memory chip shortage and the resurgence of 8GB laptops are likely forcing Microsoft to optimize Windows.

Fridays With Bob
Fridays With Bob

When I started at Spectrum 25 years ago, a senior editor suggested that I find a “rabbi,” by which he meant someone who could mentor me in how EEs approach problems and evaluate potential solutions. I didn’t find one right away. Then in 2005 we decide…

Valve funding port of Linux RADV Radeon Vulkan driver to Windows — cross-platform effort already runs ‘Counter-Strike 2’

Valve funding port of Linux RADV Radeon Vulkan driver to Windows — cross-platform effort already runs Counter-Strike 2

I’m worried that Windows 11 will slowly turn into a subscription-based OS, and AI agents will be to blame — here’s why
I’m worried that Windows 11 will slowly turn into a subscription-based OS, and AI agents will be to blame — here’s why

My biggest Windows 11 fear is AI agents — and that they could be a Trojan Horse for subscription fees in Microsoft’s OS.