For years, cloud-based HPC and AI workloads could easily get managed Lustre file systems, but IBM’s GPFS was a DIY project. Now, services firm Sycomp has packaged GPFS into a managed “Infrastructure as Code” offering for Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure, automating many of the complex operations.
The long-running fan-favorite series Supernatural is departing Netflix on December 17th. If you have a week to cram in 327 episodes, here’s how to tackle it with themed mini-binges.
Raspberry Pi Imager has been completely overhauled with version 2.0. The update introduces a step-by-step guided workflow, vastly improved accessibility, and integrates key customization options directly into the imaging process.
The next update for the popular Linux desktop environment is tackling some long-standing user frustrations. KDE Plasma 6.6 will introduce proper screen mirroring support and a safeguard against runaway memory consumption.
In a rare Friday software drop, Apple has pushed out its 26.2 updates across all platforms. The updates bring AirPods Live Translation to the EU, Liquid Glass tweaks, and a surprising return of a beloved iPad feature.
The core team behind Microsoft’s Windows Insider Program has all moved on to new roles. This marks the end of an era defined by personality and community, leaving behind a more utilitarian beta testing service.
Apple has released iPadOS 26.2, a significant update that brings back a key multitasking tool. The feature allows users to drag apps to create Split View or Slide Over windows. This is expected to be the final major update of the year.
The RAF Ash base, a 1950s nuclear-hardened bunker built for the ROTOR air defense system, has been reborn as a data center. Now operated by CyberFort Group, it’s pitching ultra-secure colocation and digital sovereignty to healthcare and finance clients, leveraging its literally anchored-in-the-UK st
OpenAI has officially announced its GPT-5.2 model series, rolling out immediately to paid ChatGPT users and within Microsoft 365 Copilot. The launch comes amid rising competition from Google’s Gemini models. GPT-5.1 will be retired in three months.
Broadcom is rolling out the final details of its revamped VMware partner program. The changes center on a value-based model that rewards technical skill and customer adoption, not just sales.
