China is pushing industrial parks to consume most of their own renewable energy. A new policy requires at least 60% of newly built wind and solar power to be used on-site, aiming to cut emissions and ease grid strain. This marks a strategic pivot towards localized, self-sufficient industrial energy.
A critical fix is landing in Linux 6.19-rc5 to resolve a regression that broke the open-source Nouveau driver for newer NVIDIA GPUs. The issue, which caused boot freezes on hardware like the GeForce RTX 50 “Blackwell” series, stemmed from a problematic firmware allocation patch. Developer David Airl
A top 1,000 Twitch streamer’s career is over after Microsoft Notepad’s “remember session” feature opened on stream, revealing illicit links. The feature, part of Notepad’s 2026 update, saved his highlighted text, contradicting his excuses. He’s now banned from major platforms and has entered a porn
Microsoft has delayed its controversial Teams feature that automatically sets your work location based on Wi-Fi. Originally due in January, it’s now pushed to March 2026. The feature is officially opt-in, but IT admins can force it on, sparking a major privacy debate.
According to a ZDNet analysis, the end of Windows 10 support is accelerating a shift to Linux. The author, who has tested hundreds of distros, highlights six specific contenders ready to capture new users in the coming year, focusing on reliability, familiarity, and ease of use.
According to a piece on XDA-Developers, the initial thrill of self-hosting fades fast. The real challenge is the relentless maintenance, security upkeep, and the hidden “time tax” that turns a hobby into a part-time job.
The next Wi-Fi generation, officially IEEE 802.11bn, is prioritizing rock-solid connections over headline speed boosts. While MediaTek has announced chips and Asus has a pre-standard router, the full standard won’t be finalized until 2028. The real promise is in features like Co-SR and Co-BF to cut
Finding a decent gaming laptop under $1,000 is a minefield. Wired cuts through the noise, naming the only three models worth considering and breaking down exactly what specs you should accept—and what you’ll have to compromise on.
The old playbook of spending more to acquire more subscribers is failing. Now, companies are turning to telecom bundling and AI to reach customers through the billing relationships they already trust. It’s a fundamental shift in how digital services find their audience.
Two lawmakers are demanding a CFIUS review of a proposal that would hand control of bankrupt Roomba maker iRobot to its main Chinese supplier. They warn the deal poses major data privacy and tech transfer risks to national security.
