The future of a reliable power grid isn’t just about big power plants anymore. It’s about a complex, intelligent network of distributed energy resources, from home batteries to virtual power plants, all managed by advanced software. This shift is attracting massive investment and changing how utilit
The cyber threats facing our power grids, water systems, and transportation networks are escalating dramatically. New reports show near-universal breaches and a dangerous convergence of old technology and new, cloud-based attacks.
According to Phoronix, AMD’s open-source Linux driver team has laid out a roadmap for 2026 focused on improving support for older “Southern Islands” through “Polaris” generation GPUs. The plan includes enabling key Vulkan features, fixing lingering bugs, and retiring legacy code to ease long-term ma
A tech analyst breaks down the PC components that become bottlenecks fastest. Skimping on the power supply, motherboard, or GPU VRAM might save cash now but guarantees headaches and extra costs later.
TSMC secured a US license to import chip tools to its Nanjing fab. Meanwhile, analysts are buzzing about a “Great Reversal,” where top Chinese AI talent is now decamping to the West, with Meta’s acquisition of a Beijing-based AI startup as the prime example.
The European Space Agency has confirmed a security incident impacting external servers used for collaboration. Meanwhile, cybercriminals are offering a claimed 200 GB of stolen data, including source code and credentials, for sale on BreachForums.
China is directing major investment into its national power grid to build a system capable of handling a surge in renewable energy. New guidance targets over 420 gigawatts of west-to-east transmission capacity by 2030. The plan warns against over-building and seeks private capital.
One-Netbook has unveiled the OneXSugar Wallet, a gaming handheld with a single, folding 8.01-inch OLED screen. It’s a novel idea, but with few specs and the high cost of foldable tech, its appeal is a big question mark.
In a move offering temporary relief, the U.S. has approved an annual license for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to ship chip manufacturing equipment to their China facilities for 2026. This comes as a key waiver, known as validated end-user status, is set to expire on December 31, 2024.
Samsung Electronics is on track to post its highest-ever quarterly operating profit of about $14 billion in the final quarter of 2025. This massive 30% beat over analyst expectations is almost entirely due to skyrocketing memory chip prices. The AI boom is creating a windfall for the industry’s bigg
