Innovation News: 9 August 2025 - 15 August 2025

November 23, 2025, 1:06 AM EST. Microsoft has expanded the Full Screen Experience (FSE) from the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X to all current Windows 11 gaming handhelds, including the Lenovo Legion Go, MSI Claw 8 AI+, and AYANEO devices. The feature, which streamlines Windows for gaming by booting into a consolidated interface that gathers titles from stores like Windows Store, Steam, Epic Games, and Battle.net, can be tested via the Xbox/Windows Insider program. Early users can expect a streamlined UI, faster access to games, and reduced reliance on the Start menu. While some enthusiasts previously forced enablement via registry tweaks on version 25H2, the official expansion marks a broader adoption. The move mirrors concepts like Big Picture Mode and may pave the way for broader form-factor testing beyond handhelds, including home theater PCs.

November 23, 2025, 1:04 AM EST. Is the dream of a Windows 11 Phone Full Screen Experience really crazy? The article revisits the Xbox Full Screen Experience (XFSE) and nostalgia for Windows Media Center, and asks whether Windows 11 could become a sofa-friendly, TV-like UI controlled by an Xbox controller or remote. It notes that XFSE sits atop Windows, with limited apps today, but hints at future quick access to Netflix and web apps within the Xbox shell. The piece imagines a Start Menu Full Screen Experience, an expanded Windows 11 Widgets surface, and a more open mobile launcher concept. It also ties this to Windows on Arm, Copilot+ on PC, and the Snapdragon X Elite era, arguing that ARM-native Windows could power a new generation of Windows-powered devices. Not crazy, just plausible.

November 23, 2025, 1:00 AM EST. Shares of Ceva fell as the company priced a secondary offering, raising concerns about dilution. After hours, Ceva announced plans to float 3 million new Ceva shares at $19.50 each, with underwriters including JPMorgan Chase and UBS holding an option for up to 450,000 more. The purpose cited is to increase financial flexibility, raise capital, and lift the public float, with potential for acquisitions or share repurchases. The move triggered a sharp weekly drop, with the stock down more than 22% week-to-date. The article notes the risk of dilution to the existing float of about 27 million shares. The writer sees some AI market potential but urges caution until proceeds are deployed.

November 23, 2025, 12:56 AM EST. Months after cuts to its workforce, the IRS is deploying AI agents for the first time across several divisions, powered by Salesforce's Agentforce platform. The new bots will assist the Office of Chief Counsel, Taxpayer Advocate Services, and the Office of Appeals by tasks such as generating case summaries and searching documents. Salesforce stresses the work will augment-not replace-human staff, noting that a human reviewer remains involved. The move signals a broader push to use automation in tax administration, even as critics question reliance on AI for sensitive taxpayer work. The article notes the IRS has faced significant staffing reductions and stresses that the policy and budget context could influence how extensively AI is adopted, including impacts on traditional filing programs.

November 23, 2025, 12:54 AM EST. Amazon's Black Friday sale is underway with significant price cuts on its own Fire tablets. Deals start as low as $54.99 / £39.99, making entry to a compact media tablet more affordable. The lineup features the Fire HD 10 on sale for $69.99 (was $139.99) in the US and the Fire Max 11 for £129.99 in the UK (was £249.99). While not the most powerful tablets, they excel at media consumption, web browsing, and serving as budget-friendly secondary devices. The article also links to regional roundups for the best UK and US Fire tablet promos and cautions about premium options like iPads. Other Black Friday savings from major retailers are listed for context.