Those who haven’t yet made the jump to Windows 11 might have their arms twisted by a new update that appears to be in the pipeline. Micorsoft is currently working on an update called adaptive energy saver mode and it does exactly what it says on the tin. Once installed, this function will make automatic changes based on the laptop’s workload and the amount of power that’s left in the tank.

That might not sound like anything new. However, unlike current battery-saving options, which start dimming the screen to a point where it’s almost impossible to see what’s going on, the new feature leaves the display well alone.

“Adaptive energy saver is an opt-in feature that automatically enables and disables energy saver, without changing screen brightness, based on the power state of the device and the current system load,” Microsoft explained in its latest Windows Insider update.

There’s no word on how much extra life you’ll get out of the battery but it appears there will be a decent power boost whilst leaving the screen continues to glow bright.

Adaptive energy saver is currently being tested and should arrive on laptops in the very near future.

This latest Windows 11 boost couldn’t come at a more important time.

There are now just a few months left until Windows 10’s end of life, and that means millions will need to jump to Microsoft’s very latest operating system or risk their PC becoming more vulnerable to malware.

The deadline is October 14th 2025.

Along with losing security updates, those with Windows 10 won’t get any new features, such as the battery booster that’s arriving soon on Windows 11.

If you haven’t already made the jump, then it feels like now is a good time to think about switching.

As Microsoft explains, “Once a Microsoft operating system (OS) reaches the end of support, customers will no longer receive technical assistance, software updates, or security fixes. We recommend upgrading to a version of Windows that is still supported,”

Now, to add to the Chrome pain, some more glitches have been discovered in this web-surfing software with one being given the dreaded zero-day tag. For those not aware, that basically means it has already been spotted by online crooks and is being used in the wild to attack unsuspecting users.

The bug was reported by Clément Lecigne and Vlad Stolyarov of Google’s Threat Analysis Group with Google confirming that it is “aware that an exploit for CVE-2025-6558 exists in the wild”.

It’s now vital that those using Chrome check their settings and make sure they are running the very latest version of this software.

“The Stable channel has been updated to 138.0.7204.157/.158 for Windows, Mac and 138.0.7204.157 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks,” Google explained.

If your PC has an older version than 138.0.7204.157/.158 then it’s a good idea to quit things and reboot the browser. This will install any pending updates and make sure the software is safe.

Smartphone season has well and truly kicked into gear as it always tends to do at this time of year. Following the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 this month, and with Apple’s iPhone 17 announcement expected for September, it’s first the turn of Google to let us all know what it has in store for its next slew of Pixel phones.

Google has just confirmed the exact date of its next Made by Google event in Brooklyn, New York on August 20, 2025, where it promises it will “introduce the latest additions to our Pixel Portfolio of devices”, according to Tech Radar. The show will start at 1pm ET, which is 6pm UK time.

That means it is almost certain that Google will use this event to lift the lid on the Pixel 10 phones and Pixel Watch 4 smartwatches, the line up set to replace last year’s Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3.

Google is notoriously bad at keeping its Pixel phones secret, with leaks and rumours aplenty already online for the Pixel 10. We are expecting the firm to directly update each of its current Pixel devices, which means we will probably see a Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL and a Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Online leakers and sleuths reckon the design of these phones will stick very closely to the Pixel 9 range, in what could be a very iterative update year for Google. Android Headlines published renders of the Pixel 10 which look identical to the Pixel 9.

The Pixel 9 was the same size as the 9 Pro, the latter adding a telephoto camera lens and more premium design. The 9 Pro XL had a bigger screen and battery, while the quiet revelation was the 9 Pro Fold, which improved no end on the original Pixel Fold with a slimmer, accomplished design.

Google will likely upgrade its in-house processor in these phones to the Tensor 5 chip. These have traditionally been less powerful than the equivalent Qualcomm processor used in competing flagship Android phones, but suit the Pixel for performance, especially when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) smarts.

Rumours also point to a Pixel Watch 4 in the same 41mm and 45mm sizes as the Watch 3, but there are few details beyond the fact the design probably won’t change much. Google has stuck with its pebble-like circular display design since the original Pixel Watch in 2022.

Aside from the iPhone in September, Google’s phone launch should be one of the last big ones of the year. You’ll then have to wait for the Samsung Galaxy S26 line up to be announced in January or February before you get another major Android phone launch for the UK market.