TechLinked W11 no-shutdown bug, RAM Crisis effects, Google appeals 2020 ruling + more!
Jan 20, 2026
A Windows 11 bug is causing major shutdown issues, raising eyebrows among users. Data centers are forecasted to consume a whopping 70% of global RAM by 2026. Google is making waves by appealing a 2020 antitrust ruling. Spotify is increasing subscription prices, while Elon Musk reveals plans to outpace Intel and AMD with new AI chips. There's also exciting tech news about a quick-acting hydrogel for sealing wounds and TikTok's new microdrama app, delivering rapid serialized content. Tune in for all the details!
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Windows Update Caused Widespread Breakage
- Microsoft's January Patch Tuesday caused some PCs to appear shut down while staying powered due to System Guard Secure Launch issues.
- The same updates also broke remote desktop auth, Outlook processes, black screens, and File Explorer quirks.
AI Will Hog Most RAM Production
- Data-center demand for AI will push memory consumption above 70% of production in 2026, starving consumer devices.
- Tariff threats and expanded US production requirements could further tighten supply and raise prices.
Google Appeals Monopoly Ruling
- Google appealed a 2024 antitrust ruling and asked courts to pause remedies while the appeal proceeds.
- Their arguments: user choice, emerging AI competition, and normal commercial deals with Apple and Mozilla.