The next Linux kernel update is tackling some important hardware support issues. It fixes a bug that could completely kill WiFi on MediaTek MT792x adapters and adds foundational support for a new high-performance RISC-V processor.
OneXPlayer has unveiled the OneXSugar Wallet, a clamshell handheld with a unique 8.1-inch folding OLED screen. It’s a modern take on the Nintendo DS design, but key details like its processor and price are still a mystery.
A massive lab study screened over 1,000 chemicals and found 168 that damage the beneficial bacteria in our gut. Many are common in food, water, and our environment. The researchers warn this could contribute to antibiotic resistance.
Federal prosecutors unsealed a case detailing “Operation Gatekeeper,” a smuggling ring that allegedly tried to export $160M in Nvidia H100 and H200 GPUs to China. In a bizarre twist, President Trump announced on the same day that the US would now allow H200 exports to China for a 25% fee.
A new Bloomberg Opinion Today rundown warns about getting too cozy with AI companions, while Bernard Arnault bets on Paris FC. Meanwhile, quantum computing is accelerating, and US measles cases hit a 25-year high.
A developer has ported a leaked, unfinished build of Microsoft’s canceled Andromeda OS to the original Surface Duo. This was the Windows-based system, complete with Live Tiles, that was originally planned for the device before Microsoft switched to Android.
The public conversation around AI is a confusing mess because the term has become a meaningless catch-all. Experts argue this lack of clarity prevents us from understanding the real risks and benefits of the dozens of technologies hiding under the AI umbrella.
The AI investment frenzy has shifted. Instead of just buying Nvidia or Microsoft, smart money is now chasing the less glamorous companies that build and power the data centers. We’re talking construction, electrical work, cooling systems, and even bitcoin miners.
Apple is formally appealing a UK tribunal’s decision that it abused its dominant position and overcharged millions. The case could cost the tech giant £1.5 billion and is part of a broader consumer pushback against big tech fees.
A new wave of investment and interest is hitting the humanoid robotics space, driven by advances in AI. Yet, the path to creating useful, affordable machines that work in the real world remains steep.
