Gamers are ditching Windows for this Linux distro
A Linux distro built for gaming is gaining surprising traction. Bazzite reports a 1.25x increase in weekly users over the last 30 days, a shift timed with Windows 10’s end of life.
Category: Computing
DirectX 12 Turns 10: A Look Back at a Decade of Graphics Control
Microsoft is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its DirectX 12 graphics API. Over the last decade, it has evolved from a foundational low-level control layer into a comprehensive suite powering ray tracing, mesh shaders, and AI-assisted features.
FUSE 3.18 Drops With Big Speed Boost, Linux Finally Fixes a Painfully Slow eMMC Bug
The FUSE 3.18 release is out, headlined by a new “fuse-over-io_uring” mode for potentially huge performance improvements. In separate but equally welcome news, a Linux kernel patch set has fixed an eMMC secure erase bug that made wiping 1GB take about 10 minutes; it now takes roughly 2 seconds.
This Mini PC Packs an RTX 5060 Ti Into a Power Supply’s Body
A new mini PC from MSECore squeezes high-end desktop components into a case that looks like a power supply. The top model features an Intel Core i9-14900F, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, 64GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 4TB SSD. Pricing starts at a steep $1,938.
Amazon’s Alexa Finally Gets a Website, and It’s Actually Good
Amazon is quietly launching alexa.com, a web portal for its Alexa+ AI service. It lets users type to Alexa, manage reminders, files, and smart home devices from a browser, filling a major gap in Amazon’s consumer AI strategy.
Google’s Pixel 10 Finally Gets Its GPU Fix
Google is finally addressing the Pixel 10’s gaming woes with a major GPU driver update. The move comes after developers, including Genshin Impact’s team, blamed dated drivers for poor performance.
Your Android phone is now a much better Windows remote control
Microsoft is rolling out a major upgrade to its Phone Link system, turning Android phones into a powerful remote for Windows 11 PCs. The update adds features like remote lock, seamless file sharing, and screen mirroring. It’s a big step toward making Android a core part of the Windows experience.
Germany Breaks Ground on a “Several Hundred Petaflop” Supercomputer Hub
The University of Stuttgart has broken ground on its HLRS III data center, a key part of Germany’s national supercomputing strategy. The €178.6 million facility will house the “Herder” supercomputer and an AI-optimized system starting in 2027.
Apple Slashes M4 Mac Mini Price to $479 in Holiday Fight
Apple is taking aggressive pricing action with its latest Mac Mini. The M4 model with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage is now $479, a 20% discount, as it battles a wave of Windows mini PC promotions.
Linux’s Rust Code Gets Its First Security Flaw
The integration of Rust into the Linux kernel has hit a notable milestone: its first official CVE vulnerability. While the flaw is minor, it sparks a conversation about the real-world security promises of Rust.