Devuan 6 “Excalibur” provides a systemd-free version of Debian 13 Trixie using Linux kernel 6.12. The distribution drops 32-bit x86 support entirely while adding several ARM architecture variants. Installation remains challenging, reflecting the project’s focus on experienced Linux users.
Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University have successfully fused two independent quantum networks into one. The breakthrough connects 18 different users through entanglement-based protocols. This represents the most complex multi-user quantum network demonstrated to date.
Samsung has launched a new microSD card specifically optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2. The P9 Express offers speeds up to 800MB/s and starts at $54.99 for 256GB. It’s available now in the US market.
Carrier Global has launched a new range of cooling distribution units for liquid cooling in data centers. The CDUs range from 1.3-5MW and feature modular heat exchangers with approach temperatures as low as 3.6°F.
Microsoft is retiring Defender Application Guard for Office by December 2027. The security feature will be replaced by Protected View for opening untrusted files. The change begins rolling out with Office version 2602 in February 2026.
UCD is making its biggest-ever AI computing investment with a new Nvidia DGXB200 supercomputer. The system promises 50x performance gains over existing campus clusters and will support research across healthcare, cultural analysis, and climate modeling.
Steam Deck owners can now download games with the screen off thanks to a new beta client update. The feature automatically activates when plugged in or can be manually triggered. This solves one of the handheld’s most annoying limitations.
Microsoft has finally resolved a long-standing Windows bug where selecting “update and shut down” would actually restart your PC. The fix comes alongside other update issues, including confusing new naming schemes and false end-of-support warnings for Windows 10 users.
According to Wccftech, Apple is reportedly preparing an M5 Ultra chip for a Mac Studio refresh in 2026. The workstation-class processor might feature a single-die design rather than connecting two M5 Max chips. This would mark a significant departure from Apple’s previous Ultra chip strategy.
Apple is reportedly developing a new low-cost Mac priced under $1,000 that uses an iPhone-class chip instead of M-series processors. The move comes as Google removed 749 million URLs linked to Anna’s Archive over copyright claims.
