The Arch Linux main website is currently offline for most users following a DDoS attack that began on Christmas Day. The site is reportedly only reachable via IPv6 connections, while the Arch Wiki and status page remain functional.
Bash functions are the key to writing cleaner, more efficient scripts. They let you wrap commands, pass arguments, and avoid repetitive code. Here’s how to start using them today.
The Steam outage reportedly began mid-afternoon Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 24th. Gamers took to social media to vent their frustration over the terrible timing.
The French postal service, La Poste, is still struggling to restore services after a major DDoS attack hit on Monday. The attack has taken down its main website and disrupted physical operations, turning customers away from post offices in Paris. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
Reuters Breakingviews spins a fictional tale for 2026. It predicts the AI infrastructure boom could sputter, leaving a glut of empty data centers ripe for reinvention by opportunistic entrepreneurs.
Fearing a bubble in U.S. tech stocks, global investors are increasing wagers on Chinese AI companies. They’re betting on giants like Alibaba and a wave of chipmaker IPOs, drawn by lower valuations and China’s push for tech self-reliance.
A Swiss investigation reveals Palantir was rejected by government agencies at least nine times over seven years, largely due to data access fears. This has sparked calls from UK MPs for a review of Palantir’s major NHS and Ministry of Defence contracts.
IO Interactive’s 007 First Light has been pushed back from March to May 27, 2026. The developer says the delay is for final polish on the already fully playable game. This is the first major Bond game in over a decade.
Google is introducing a native App Lock feature to its Android Automotive OS. This will let drivers PIN-protect specific apps, like messaging or navigation history, even when their main profile is unlocked for a passenger.
The ambitious space sim Star Citizen had its biggest funding year ever in 2025, pulling in over $152 million. This brings the project’s total crowdfunding to a jaw-dropping $926 million, inching it closer to becoming the most expensive game ever made.
