The AI Data Center Arms Race Just Got Hotter
The consultancy giant and the AI cloud upstart are both buying expertise to build data centers faster. It’s a clear sign that physical infrastructure is now the critical bottleneck for AI.
Category: Computing
Microsoft Finally Makes It Easy to Turn Off Edge’s Copilot Mode
Microsoft is testing a new toggle in the Edge Canary browser that lets users instantly disable the AI-focused Copilot mode. The switch, found in the main menu, is a direct response to user feedback about the feature being too intrusive. This move signals a shift towards making AI features more user-
TikTok’s U.S. Ban Gets Yet Another Delay, Now Set for 2026
The U.S. government has extended the deadline for TikTok’s potential ban for a fourth time. The new date for ByteDance to divest its U.S. operations is now January 23, 2026. This follows a reported $14 billion sale plan involving Oracle, but major obstacles remain.
Apple Rolls Out First macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta to Developers
Apple has seeded the first beta of macOS Tahoe 26.3 to developers just three days after the public launch of version 26.2. The update’s contents are currently unknown, with a public beta expected later this week.
Apple’s 26.3 Beta Train Rolls Out Again. What’s On Board?
Apple has seeded the first developer betas for its next round of operating system updates, versioned 26.3. The company also issued release candidates for older macOS versions, Sequoia 15.7.4 and Sonoma 14.8.4.
So, You Finally Want Managed GPFS in the Cloud?
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.
Supernatural is leaving Netflix next week. Here’s how to binge it.
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 2.0 Finally Makes Setup a Breeze
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.
KDE Plasma 6.6 Fixes Two Major Wayland Annoyances
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.
Apple’s Big Friday Surprise: iOS 26.2 and Friends Drop
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.