In a drastic move to save energy-intensive industries, South Africa has temporarily waived competition laws. This allows rival companies to band together to negotiate power purchases and share backup generators, aiming to prevent total collapse.
Baidu’s AI chip subsidiary, Kunlunxin, is moving toward a public listing in Hong Kong. The IPO could raise as much as $2 billion, capitalizing on intense investor demand for Chinese AI and semiconductor stocks. This comes as Beijing pushes hard for technological self-reliance.
Your smartphone is constantly tracking your location through GPS, Wi-Fi, and cell towers, building a detailed picture of your life. Apps use this data for everything from ads to selling to data brokers. But you can take control of your privacy with a few key settings.
The upcoming Linux 7.0 kernel is preparing to remove legacy mount API code that’s been marked for deletion for years. In parallel, a new page cache sharing feature for the EROFS filesystem could dramatically speed up container startup times.
Infinix just dropped a massive tech showcase at CES, promising revolutionary smartphone cooling and modular magnetic accessories. The concepts are wild, from a silent blade-less fan to a backplate that shifts with your view. The big question is when any of this becomes a real product you can buy.
Lenovo has unveiled a major refresh of its ThinkPad X1 line for 2026. The new Aura Edition models focus on a revolutionary cooling design and practical AI features, with prices starting at nearly $2,000.
Lenovo has unveiled a new, cylindrical desktop PC aimed directly at the Mac Mini crowd. The Yoga Mini i packs Intel Core Ultra processors, up to 32GB of RAM, and a surprising number of ports into a tiny aluminum chassis. It’s set to launch in June 2026 starting at $700.
A Japanese company, Qualest, has announced a new compact workstation for early 2026. It’s built around Intel’s not-yet-released Core Ultra 200-series CPUs and Z890 platform, emphasizing local AI processing with an NPU.
According to a Reuters report, the popular chat platform Discord has confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering. This comes after years of speculation and a turbulent year for new stock listings.
Two of China’s leading generative AI startups, Zhipu and MiniMax, are launching back-to-back IPOs in Hong Kong. With valuations around $4 billion each, they represent a critical test of whether China’s AI sector can compete globally, despite operating with far fewer resources than giants like OpenAI
