Developer warns that SmartTube app was infected with malware
Yuliskov, the developer of the popular SmartTube app, has revealed that his computer was infected with malware. This affected their app and the key used to sign the open source client for YouTube was leaked. As a result, some versions of SmartTube that contain malicious code have been uploaded online by third-parties. User reports indicate that Google Play Protect and Amazon Fire TV informed them that the app is unsafe, with the option to uninstall the app from their TV.
The developer of the app has confirmed this, and also said that the key has been replaced. Yuliskov has New version of SmartTube app released That is clear. The developer has advised users not to download APKs from unauthorized sources, as they may still be infected with malware.
EU launches antitrust investigation against Meta’s WhatsApp AI policy
The European Commission has started a Antitrust probe to probe Meta’s WhatsApp AI policyMeta had updated its policies in October, barring AI companies from using WhatsApp’s Business API to deliver their services, Subsequently, Microsoft and OpenAI announced that they would remove Copilot and ChatGPT respectively from WhatsApp in January 2026, This policy change will leave Meta AI as the only option available to WhatsApp users,
Antitrust authorities in the European Union are concerned that this could harm competition, and have launched an investigation into the matter. Meta has denied the allegations, saying that allowing other AI services to access its business APIs puts pressure on its systems that it was not designed to support.
Crucial will no longer make SSDs and RAM for consumers
Micron has announced that Crucial is exiting its consumer businessThe company is popular among PC builders for its SSD and RAM products, Micron says AI has increased demand for memory and storage, and Crucial will now focus on serving AI data centers and business customers rather than consumers, The sudden announcement has shocked PC gamers and enthusiasts, especially as the news comes at a time of crisis where RAM and NAND prices have increased like crazy,
And to make matters worse, Samsung and SK Hynix have decided to reduce the risk of oversupply. This may result in RAM modules and SSDs being sold at inflated prices indefinitely. Due to this, other equipment can also become expensive. For example, gaming consoles have already seen prices rise this year, putting them well out of reach for average consumers.
Windows 11 affected by multiple bugs in recent updates
What if you booted your PC but couldn’t enter the password? Well, that’s exactly what happened to some users on Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. there is a bug Prevent password button from showing On the lock screen page, where you sign in to the operating system. The issue appears to have surfaced in the August 2025 non-security preview update, but it also affects updates that have been released since then. Microsoft says this is just a glitch, the button is invisible, but users can still click the area where the Password button is, and enter the password. Even after more than three months, no solution has been found to the problem.
another issue What users may encounter is one that affects File Explorer. Users who have enabled dark mode may see a white screen flash when opening File Explorer. This bug affects PCs that have the KB5070311 update installed. The only solution at the moment is to disable dark mode.
And it gets worse. Microsoft has confirmed that additional bugs exist. Explorer.exe may be crashing, Windows is booting to a black screen, the taskbar is failing to appear, the Start menu is not opening, and ShellHost.exe is crashing. These issues are related to apps that have dependencies on XAML packages, and it seems that apps are not registering on time after Windows updates are installed. Despite Microsoft’s claims, some people say they have experienced such bugs on their PCs.
The Redmond Company, for some unknown reason, CPU list removed Supported by Windows 11, from its website. It is now listing the processor series instead, which may confuse users who are not tech-savvy, and want to check whether their PC can run Windows 11 or not.
Users have criticized Microsoft for the poor quality of Windows updates, which has been a matter of concern for some time.
The first beta of Linux Mint 22.3 Xena will be released soon
Linux Mint 22.3 ‘Xena’ beta is getting closer to release. The upcoming update will bring some quality of life improvements such as preventing file operations in the Nemo default file manager, and snapshots in the TimeShift app. Warpinator will let users send text messages. Night Light will get an always-on toggle. Apart from these, Mint is getting template management and notification indicators on a per-app panel basis.
Mint 22.3 beta will be released in the first half of this month, and if all goes well, the stable release may be available by the end of this month or early January 2026.
Total War: Medieval III announced
Creative Assembly and Sega have announced the next landmark game in the Total War series. Total War: Medieval III Now in initial pre-production stage. The game will use the studio’s next-generation engine, Warcore. This will allow CA to release Total War games on Xbox and PlayStation. But Medieval 3 is still a few years away from being released.
Meanwhile, Creative Assembly is set to reveal its next Total War game, which, according to rumors, could be set in the Star Wars universe. It will be unveiled at The Game Awards 2025, which is scheduled to be held on December 11.
Sega and Creative Assembly have also pleasantly surprised fans by releasing a few Total War games on GOG. Rome: Total War Collection, Shogun: Total War Collection, Medieval: Total War Collection, and Total War: Medieval II Definitive Edition are available DRM-free on GOG. Additionally, Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties, Total War: Rome II – Emperor Edition, Total War: Three Kingdoms, and Total War: Attila are coming to the DRM-free game store soon.
