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.
Google DeepMind is partnering with Boston Dynamics to bring its Gemini AI to Hyundai’s automotive production lines. The trial will use the Atlas humanoid and Spot robots, aiming to improve their perception and task completion. This marks a major step in applying advanced AI models to real-world indu
In a Bloomberg interview, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro outlined a strategy to counter China’s control of critical minerals. The US is pursuing diplomatic agreements with allies like Japan and the UK to build alternative supply chains.
Italy’s data protection watchdog has issued a stark warning about AI tools that can generate deepfakes. The regulator singled out Elon Musk’s Grok and is coordinating with Irish authorities for potential enforcement.
Bitfarms has completed its strategic exit from Latin America by selling its 70MW energy site in Paraguay for $30 million. The company is now focusing 100% on high-performance computing and AI data centers in the US and Canada.
