Windows Insider Preview Build 29565.1000 has been released in the Windows 11 Insider Canary Channel. Key updates include improved performance for the Bubbles screensaver on high refresh rate monitors, refinements to the drag tray based on user feedback, and enhancements to the Windows Security app, which now features color-coded icon badges for Secure Boot status. The Feedback Hub has also received updates, including a new default window size that remembers dimensions, mouse back button navigation, and improved visibility for community feedback. Canary Channel builds may be unstable and are subject to change. Users can enable a toggle in Settings to access new features gradually. A clean installation of Windows 11 is required to exit the Canary Channel.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.8165 (KB 5083635) has been released to the Beta Channel, featuring several updates:
- The FAT32 volume formatting size limit has increased from 32GB to 2TB.
- Performance improvements for navigating large volumes in Storage settings.
- Reduced frequency of UAC prompts on the Storage page.
- Resolution of unrealistic data usage values in Network settings.
- Enhancements to the Windows Security app's Secure Boot experience, including color-coded icon badges and updated certificates.
- A revamped Feedback Hub with a modernized experience, simpler feedback submission, easier navigation, a new compliment feedback type, and improved screenshot capture tools.
- Updates are based on Windows 11, version 25H2, and features are gradually rolled out using Controlled Feature Rollout technology.
- A desktop watermark appears in Insider pre-release builds.
- Features may not be released beyond Windows Insiders and may evolve or be removed.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8170 (KB 5083632) has been released to the Dev Channel. Key changes include:
- The FAT32 volume formatting size limit has increased from 32GB to 2TB.
- Performance improvements for navigating large storage volumes in Settings.
- A UAC prompt for accessing temporary files is now only shown when entering that specific section.
- An issue with unrealistic data usage values in the Network settings has been fixed.
- Enhancements to the Windows Security app include color-coded icon badges and updated text in the Secure Boot section, with updates to Secure Boot certificates being rolled out.
- Feedback Hub version 2.2604.101.0 is being rolled out, featuring design improvements, improved default window size, mouse back button navigation, and corrected upvote buttons for Chinese display language users.
Updates are based on Windows 11, version 25H2, and features are rolled out using Controlled Feature Rollout technology. The desktop watermark is present in Insider pre-release builds. Features may not be released to the public and could evolve or be removed based on feedback.
Kazakhstan’s Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market is considering the domestic messaging platform Aitu for communication between insurance companies, non-bank financial institutions, and their clients. The regulator has encouraged market participants to assess Aitu as a communication tool aimed at enhancing personal data protection. Concerns have been raised about Aitu’s user base, functionality, integration costs, and the absence of clear regulatory guidelines for handling personal and financial data. The adoption of Aitu is not mandatory but is seen as a potential secure communication channel. Aitu’s infrastructure supports high data protection due to localized servers in Kazakhstan, which reduces risks of cross-border data issues. The platform features end-to-end encryption and biometric identification through Aitu Passport, aiming to enhance user verification and minimize phishing and identity theft risks. The agency noted that open APIs and business dashboards could allow financial institutions to integrate with Aitu cost-effectively. Additionally, government agencies and quasi-state companies have been encouraged to use Aitu for official communications.
The latest update for Crimson Desert, version 1.02.00, introduces significant enhancements based on community feedback. Key features include:
- Inventory expansion, allowing private storage to grow from 240 slots to 1,000 with five possible expansions.
- Improved movement controls with the option to toggle between new 'basic' controls and classic settings, along with enhanced fast travel capabilities.
- A headgear visibility toggle for character customization, with future updates promising additional options for hiding weapons.
- Balancing adjustments, including a nerf to a popular flight trick, while maintaining the ability to activate flight mid-air.
- New features such as a fresh armor set for cats, clearer visibility for explosive barrels, and a reorganized save/load menu for better user experience.
- Graphical improvements addressing foliage display and screen flickering, alongside fixes for crashes and localization errors.
The update is available on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Mac App Store.
Developer Mega Crit has introduced a new feature called badges in Slay the Spire 2, which will highlight unique player achievements at the end of gameplay runs. The current balance of reviews for the game stands at 801 negative against 817 positive. Ascension 6 has been reworked to increase the cost of removing cards from the deck at the Merchant. The Blade of Ink card has been revamped to generate Inky Shivs, and the Borrowed Time card now offers increased energy gain. The Doormaker enemy has been adjusted for enhanced challenge, while Leading Strike has received buffs and other cards like Speedster and Untouchable have been slightly nerfed. The History Course relic has been adjusted for its X-value, and the Skulking Colony has been buffed to attack on all turns. New portrait art has been added for several cards, and improvements have been made to dialogue timings and speech bubble positions. Clarifications in card descriptions and updates to translations have been implemented. Various bug fixes have addressed issues from startup crashes to specific softlocks related to card upgrades.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8155 (KB 5083822) has been released to the Dev Channel, featuring new haptic feedback for compatible input devices, rebranding of the Xbox full screen experience to Xbox mode, and performance improvements for startup apps. Issues resolved include app sign-in problems and a printing crash. Updates are rolled out gradually, and features may evolve or be removed based on feedback. Users can enable updates via Settings > Windows Update. The desktop watermark is standard for Insider pre-release builds, and some features may not be fully localized initially.
Windows Insider Preview Build 29560.1000 has been released in the Windows 11 Insider Canary Channel. This update includes significant platform changes and resolves issues such as increased freezes and non-functioning USB devices for some Insiders. The reliability of the Settings for Screensaver has also been improved. The Canary Channel builds may be unstable and have limited documentation, with features that may not reach the public. Features are rolled out gradually using Control Feature Rollout technology, and a desktop watermark is displayed on pre-release builds. Some features may first appear in the Dev and Beta Channels. Insiders can toggle settings to access the latest updates, and a clean installation is required to exit the Canary Channel. Localization improvements are ongoing, and feedback can be reported through the Feedback Hub.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8142 (KB 5079492) has been released to the Dev Channel. Key updates include:
- Administrator Protection: IT administrators can enable this feature in Settings under Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Account Protection, requiring a restart to apply changes.
- Touchpad: A new setting allows users to adjust the size of the right-click zone (default, small, medium, large) for touchpads with a pressable surface.
- Task Manager: Enhancements include new columns for NPU usage, NPU Dedicated Memory, NPU Shared Memory, and an optional Isolation column for identifying apps running in an AppContainer.
- Windows Protected Print Mode: A new icon has been introduced.
- Accessibility: An issue affecting Braille use for Insiders in previous builds has been resolved.
Features are rolled out gradually, and feedback can be shared via the Feedback Hub. The desktop watermark is a normal occurrence for Insider pre-release builds, and some features may not be released or may change before the final version.
