The next Linux kernel release is packing some significant under-the-hood changes. Linux 6.19 will bring more Rust language infrastructure to the driver core and expose “housekeeping” CPUs for better management.
Microsoft is reportedly in talks to move its custom chip design business from Marvell to Broadcom. Meanwhile, former WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar is leading a vocal charge against a rumored Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, calling it an “anti-monopoly nightmare.”
A California judge has issued a tentative ruling favoring the Software Freedom Conservancy in its lawsuit against Vizio. The case centers on whether Vizio must provide complete source code for its SmartCast TV software, which uses GPL-licensed components. This could set a significant precedent for c
You no longer need a jumble of adapters to use your Pixel smartphone as a webcam for the Nintendo Switch 2. A direct USB-C connection now works, enabling the console’s GameChat feature. This is a quiet but useful upgrade for travelers.
Valve has responded to the controversy over its new Steam Machine’s display support. The hardware can do HDMI 2.1, but the Linux-based SteamOS can’t officially implement it due to licensing rules from the HDMI Forum.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory has selected its first commercial partners to experiment with its MARVEL microreactor. The 85-kWth test reactor, slated for operation in late 2027, will host demos for AI data centers, industrial desalination, and autonomous controls.
Apple has seeded the release candidate for iOS 26.2 to developers. The update includes a recalibrated Sleep Score system, AI features for Podcasts, and a handful of other tweaks across the system.
A veteran tech journalist is predicting a major shift for the next version of Windows. Based on Microsoft’s history, Windows 12 could bring back locked-down app stores and introduce subscription fees for power users.
Microsoft has overhauled its official list of processors supported by Windows 11, but the new format is causing headaches. Instead of listing specific Intel CPUs like the Core i7-8700K, it now only shows processor series, which can be misleading. This leaves some officially supported chips, like the
Amazon Web Services is taking its AI infrastructure on the road. Its new AWS AI Factory offering installs dedicated hardware, including Nvidia GPUs and AWS Trainium chips, directly into customer data centers, creating a private cloud region for sensitive workloads.
