A kernel feature ten years in the making, designed to prevent threads from getting stuck, is finally nearing the mainline. The “time slice extension” patch aims to solve a pesky scheduling headache, especially for user-space spinlocks. It’s a complex fix for a problem that’s been kicking around the
AMD has announced the price and release date for its new Ryzen 7 9850X3D gaming CPU. At $499, it’s only slightly more expensive than the popular 9800X3D, but promises a higher boost clock. The question is whether the small performance bump is worth it.
Intel’s stock jumped over 2% in extended trading following a post by Donald Trump on Truth Social. The former president lauded Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and highlighted the U.S. government’s profitable stake in the chipmaker.
Samsung is resuming Google Play system updates for Galaxy phones after a mysterious freeze. The catch? Only older models like the S10, S20, and S21 are getting them for now, leaving newer flagship owners waiting.
CrowdStrike is making a major move into AI-era identity security with a $740 million acquisition of startup SGNL. The deal, set to close in early 2027, aims to create dynamic access control for both human and AI agents.
Global AI adoption increased in late 2025, but a new report highlights a severe disparity. Usage in the Global North is nearly double that of the Global South, raising concerns about a “widening divide.”
Microsoft has officially ended phone activation for Windows perpetual licenses. As of December 3, 2025, users must now use a new online Product Activation Portal. The change affects retail, OEM, and volume license versions.
MiniMax, a major Chinese AI developer, had a strong first day of trading in Hong Kong. The stock opened 42.3% above its offer price following a successful $618.6 million raise.
For DHL Supply Chain, logistics is now a massive software challenge. The company relies on thousands of autonomous robots and machine learning to handle volatility, but it all started with a focus on clean, standardized data.
TD Synnex’s quarterly earnings soared, powered by massive demand for custom servers and racks from hyperscale cloud customers. Its Hyve subsidiary saw gross billings surge over 50% year-over-year, lifting the entire distributor to new heights.
