The next Linux kernel release is packing some practical improvements. A change to the printk system could significantly speed up boot times for some machines, while Rust driver support takes a meaningful step forward.
Apple has seen a significant exodus of AI talent in 2024, with key figures from executives to engineers departing. The biggest beneficiary? Meta, which has snapped up at least nine of them.
OpenAI is reportedly in advanced talks with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for a potential Stargate data center project in India. The discussions also involve plans to co-create agentic AI solutions for business clients.
The Linux kernel is taking a surprising step by enabling support for Microsoft’s C language extensions. This move in version 6.19 could make life easier for developers working across ecosystems. It’s a pragmatic, if ironic, evolution for the open-source giant.
MSI has announced a new ATX motherboard built for industrial and embedded systems. The MS-CF20 V2.0 features four 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports and supports Intel’s latest Arrow Lake S processors, while also including a host of legacy ports for compatibility with older equipment.
Lenovo is pulling away from the pack in China’s PC market. While the overall market grew 5% in 2025, Lenovo saw a massive 14% year-over-year surge in Q3, capturing 39% market share. Meanwhile, competitors like Huawei saw shipments drop.
Anker has a clever new docking station that tries to solve the portability vs. ports dilemma. Its key feature is a small, credit-card-sized hub that ejects from the front for on-the-go use.
The next big laptop processor battle is officially on the calendar. Asus will unveil its Panther Lake AI PCs on January 6, 2026, right after Intel’s expected chip reveal at CES. But they’ll face fierce competition from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite.
A Windows Central writer accepted every default setting in a fresh Windows 11 25H2 install, including forced online accounts and extra telemetry. The experiment highlights how Microsoft is making it increasingly difficult to bypass its requirements, raising serious questions about user control and p
Content delivery giant Akamai is acquiring Fermyon, a leader in server-side WebAssembly technology. The deal, announced December 1, follows over a year of partnership between the two companies. It marks a major vote of confidence in Wasm for distributed edge computing.
