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Last updated: June 21, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Computing Platforms & Hardware

AMD restored TSME support on consumer Ryzen processors following public backlash over the company's silent removal of the Transparent Secure Memory Encryption feature. This reversal arrives as ASRock introduced its B550 Rock WiFi motherboard, a move targeting the enduring Socket AM4 ecosystem that remains relevant due to the continued affordability of DDR4 memory and the sustained popularity of flagship chips like the Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

Software Development & Policy

Microsoft previewed DirectX crash dumps to provide game developers with granular graphics API-level diagnostics, aiming to reduce technical friction during production cycles. While industry tools advance, state-level implementation faces scrutiny as the UK will scan faces of asylum-seekers for age verification despite internal tests confirming the technology carries significant risks of life-altering errors. The deployment of such biometric systems continues to draw criticism from privacy advocates who argue that the inherent inaccuracy of current age-verification algorithms creates unacceptable consequences for vulnerable populations.