Two major open-source virtualization projects have released significant updates. QEMU 10.2 adds IO_uring support for better performance, while Cloud Hypervisor 49 enhances AArch64 and Microsoft Hyper-V compatibility.
Google is testing a new AI tool called Disco that can turn your open Chrome tabs into custom web applications. Built on Gemini 3, it creates “GenTabs” for tasks like study or travel planning through natural language commands. The experimental tool is currently limited to Mac users via Google Labs.
Microsoft donated $1 million for Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, but CEO Satya Nadella skipped the event. This set the tone for a year where the tech giant could no longer avoid politics.
Intel is pushing AI workloads onto older Xeon hardware with new code examples. Meanwhile, the Linux kernel community is working to formalize how AI-generated code contributions should be handled. It’s a pivotal moment for open-source development.
GMKtec has launched the NucBox K15, a compact mini PC built around Intel’s Core Ultra 5 125U. Its standout feature is an OCuLink port, allowing users to connect an external GPU enclosure for a major graphics boost.
Valve has officially moved the Steam client to 64-bit for Windows 10 and 11. The update also sets a firm end-of-support date for users on older 32-bit operating systems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
