Morning Brief

1. Stable Linux 7.0 kernel released
2. Qualcomm China partners with NetEase Games, bringing multiple titles to Snapdragon X platform PCs
3. WeChat announces support for uploading custom emojis on mobile
4. MiniMax open-sources the M2.7 model
5. Microsoft begins testing a Copilot service similar to OpenClaw
6. Meta is building an internal AI-powered 3D version of Zuckerberg
7. Cyberspace Administration of China issues new regulations on livestream tipping
8. News Worth a Quick Look

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Stable Linux 7.0 kernel released

The stable Linux 7.0 kernel was officially released on April 13. This major version bump follows the Linux kernel’s versioning convention—once the minor version reaches X.19, the major version number is incremented—so it is not the result of a single major overhaul. Nevertheless, Linux 7.0 still includes a wide range of new features and changes, such as expanded support for Intel’s Nova Lake platform, further adaptation for Intel Crescent Island accelerators, added support for AMD’s next-generation graphics IP blocks, self-repair capabilities for the XFS file system, multiple performance optimizations, setting Intel TSX instructions to automatic mode by default, and the long-awaited implementation of a standardized, unified I/O error reporting mechanism in the Linux kernel. Source

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Qualcomm China partners with NetEase Games, bringing multiple titles to Snapdragon X platform PCs

On April 13, Qualcomm China and NetEase Games’ Application and Platform Development Division announced a deep ecosystem partnership based on NetEase’s official gaming platform. The collaboration aims to bring more games developed and published by NetEase, along with related platform applications, to Windows PCs powered by the Snapdragon X series. So far, 25 NetEase titles have been adapted for Snapdragon X platforms, including Naraka: Bladepoint, Marvel Rivals, Once Human, Sky: Children of the Light, and Where Winds Meet, covering genres such as action, competitive multiplayer, shooters, and open-world games. Qualcomm China has also worked with NetEase to deeply optimize the MuMu emulator, which is specifically developed for Snapdragon X architecture to deliver improved performance and system stability. This round of adaptation supports the entire Snapdragon X lineup, including the Snapdragon X2 Elite series, while maintaining compatibility with most previous Snapdragon computing platforms. Source

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WeChat announces support for uploading custom emojis on mobile

On April 13, WeChat officially announced a new submission pathway for custom emojis. Creators can now use the “WeChat Emoji Assistant” mini program to log in via their Channels account and quickly upload emoji creations directly from their phone gallery. Once uploaded, the emoji packs can be featured in a dedicated section on the Channels homepage. Other users can also jump directly from an emoji pack to the creator’s Channels profile, making it easy to identify original creators. At the same time, emoji albums are now fully integrated with Channels, Official Accounts, Mini Programs, and Red Packet covers, enabling seamless circulation across the WeChat ecosystem. Currently, the “WeChat Emoji Assistant” is only available to individual Channels creators. Source

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MiniMax open-sources the M2.7 model

On April 12, MiniMax announced the open-sourcing of its M2.7 model, which is claimed to enable the model to deeply participate in its own training and optimization processes, build complex agent frameworks, and complete highly sophisticated productivity tasks. M2.7 features self-evolution capabilities, with an internal system that can automatically collect feedback, construct evaluation datasets, and continuously optimize its architecture, skills, and memory mechanisms. When optimizing its coding abilities, M2.7 can autonomously run over 100 iterative cycles, achieving up to a 30% performance improvement in internal tests. It also introduces the OpenRoom interaction system, extending AI interaction from text to a visual interface with real-time scene feedback and high scalability, opening up possibilities for entirely new human-computer interaction paradigms. Source

At the same time, MiniMax announced that its latest M2.7 model now supports integration with Hermes Agent. Hermes Agent is an open-source AI agent that emphasizes continuous learning and self-evolution. It accumulates experience during use, generates reusable skills, and continuously improves itself in subsequent tasks. Source

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Microsoft begins testing a Copilot service similar to OpenClaw

According to The Information, Microsoft is currently testing an AI service similar to OpenClaw, aiming to give Microsoft 365 Copilot the ability to autonomously handle tasks in the background—for example, generating daily to-do lists from email and calendar data. Microsoft is also exploring restricting such capabilities to specific functional domains, such as marketing, sales, and accounting, in order to reduce the scope of permission requests for individual services. Microsoft Vice President Omar Shahine confirmed the development, stating that the company is “exploring the potential of technologies like OpenClaw in enterprise contexts.” Sources also indicate that Microsoft believes it can address the security concerns associated with such tools. The feature is expected to be partially showcased at the Build conference starting June 2. Source

Meta is building an internal AI-powered 3D version of Zuckerberg

According to the Financial Times, Meta is developing an AI-driven 3D virtual version of Mark Zuckerberg for internal use, enabling real-time conversations with employees and providing feedback. The virtual avatar is trained on a large dataset of Zuckerberg’s images and voice, with Zuckerberg himself overseeing the project. Sources say the initiative consumes a significant amount of already limited computing resources. Meta also plans to extend this approach to transform public figures into interactive digital replicas, with this project being part of that broader vision. Previously, Meta had also been developing a CEO AI agent designed to quickly relay company matters to Zuckerberg. Source

It is worth noting that Meta has recently faced joint protests from over 70 civil rights organizations, criticizing its previously demonstrated “Name Tag” facial recognition feature for Meta AI glasses. Critics argue that the feature could be exploited by criminals for covert tracking and potential harassment of individuals. Source

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Cyberspace Administration of China issues new regulations on livestream tipping

On April 13, the Cyberspace Administration of China released the “Notice on Strengthening the Regulation of Livestream Tipping.” The notice outlines multiple requirements for livestream monetization and the compliant, healthy operation of online platforms. Key measures include clearly disclosing tipping rules, regulating access to tipping-related monetization features, providing tipping limits, adding tipping reminder functions, standardizing tipping rankings, regulating tipping interactions, improving protection mechanisms for minors, establishing a negative list for tipping-related misconduct, strengthening detection and handling of abnormal tipping behavior, improving complaint and reporting mechanisms, and increasing enforcement and public exposure efforts. The notice provides specific guidance addressing various irregular and unreasonable tipping practices. Source

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News Worth a Quick Look

• On April 12, Adobe announced on its official website an emergency security update for Acrobat and Acrobat Reader, addressing the zero-day vulnerability CVE-2026-34621. Users are strongly advised to install the update as soon as possible. Affected software includes Acrobat DC, Acrobat Reader DC, and Acrobat 2024. If automatic updates are enabled, the system will install the update upon detection. Users who need to update manually can select “Help” > “Check for Updates” within the app or download the update from the Acrobat Reader website. Source
• According to People’s Financial News, Honor has denied rumors of a collaboration with ByteDance on a “Doubao phone,” stating that internal verification found the claims to be untrue. Source
• Huawei has listed the upcoming Pura X Max on its online store ahead of next week’s launch and opened pre-orders. Source
• Anthropic has developed a Claude plugin for Microsoft Word, designed to replace Copilot for document-related queries. The plugin is currently in testing for team and enterprise subscribers. Source
• The hacker group ShinyHunters claims to have breached the cloud cost monitoring tool Anodot, stealing internal data from Rockstar Games, and has demanded a ransom to be paid by April 14. Source
• Due to memory shortages, Microsoft has raised prices across its entire Surface lineup in the U.S. official store, with increases ranging from $100 to $300, and some models now costing up to $500 more than their launch prices. Source
• Microsoft has confirmed that it will discontinue the Outlook Lite app for Android on May 25, 2026. Existing users will no longer be able to use the app after that date. Source
• Chinese handheld gaming manufacturer Anbernic has unveiled a new Android handheld device called RG Rotate, featuring a rotating display. The device uses an aluminum alloy and ABS body, includes a custom ultra-thin hinge, and will be available in silver and black. Pricing has not yet been announced. Source