TechLinked New W11 Start Menu, Fake Ryzen benchmarks, YouTube TV vs Disney + more!
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Nov 11, 2025 Check out the exciting redesign of Windows 11's Start menu, complete with marketing insights. Discover the truth behind the fake Ryzen benchmarks and learn about the newly listed Ryzen 5 7500X3D. Delve into the ongoing battle between YouTube TV and Disney over pricing disputes. Plus, find out why SanDisk is hiking NAND prices by 50% and the disturbing reality of over 500 legal cases involving AI misuse. Finally, learn about the UK's cybersecurity probe into buses that can be remotely disabled and a new exoskeleton for enhanced walking inspired by a video game!
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Windows 11 Start Menu Finally Polished
- Windows 11's redesigned Start menu merges pinned and all-apps into one scrollable view with category, grid, or list options.
- Users can now hide the recommended section and expect a gradual rollout over the coming weeks.
Microsoft Turns To Influencers For Copilot
- Microsoft is recruiting social media influencers to promote Copilot, signaling a shift toward influencer-driven marketing for core OS features.
- The hosts view this strategy as incongruous with trust for productivity tools and mock its suitability.
Reddit Fakes Ryzen 7 9700X3D Benchmarks
- Reddit user ACanadianBoy and friends faked benchmarks by renaming an overclocked 9700X to 9700X3D and running PassMark.
- They later admitted the deception, illustrating why one-off leaked benchmarks are unreliable.