DietPi, a popular lightweight Linux OS for Raspberry Pi and other boards, has a new major release. The update brings new software but drops support for Debian 11 and several older hardware models, forcing some users to migrate or stick with old versions.
Just before the stable release, developers disabled the NEXT_BUDDY scheduler feature in Linux 6.19. Benchmarks show it was causing measurable performance regressions compared to the previous 6.18 kernel.
Minisforum has started sales of its AI-focused mini PC, the X1 Pro-470. It’s built around AMD’s new Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor and is offered in both barebone and pre-configured kits.
According to Bloomberg, Apple’s AI plans were in chaos last year, leading to a pivotal partnership with Google. The deal will see Gemini models powering Siri, starting with an update in iOS 26.4 this spring and a fully reimagined assistant in iOS 27. This shift came after failed talks with Anthropic
Thin clients are cheap, quiet, and built to last, making them ideal for Linux. The key is to treat them as reliable endpoints for remote compute, not as underpowered desktop replacements.
HP is making a massive play for the laptop crown at CES 2026, announcing a full portfolio refresh. The star is the new OmniBook Ultra 14, but the real story is across-the-board upgrades to Qualcomm chips and OLED displays, with wild battery life claims.
Microsoft is pushing Xbox gaming onto Arm-based Windows 11 PCs, with 85% of Game Pass titles now playable. But Steam’s survey shows Linux climbing to 3.58% as frustration with Windows grows.
In a surprising market twist, AMD’s previous-gen Ryzen 7 5800X is the top-selling CPU on Amazon Germany. The affordable AM4 platform is staging a major comeback, making up 40% of AMD’s sales there.
According to XDA-Developers, Windows is architecturally incapable of becoming an immutable operating system like modern Linux distros or macOS. Its core design, built on decades of backwards compatibility, assumes the OS can be modified at any time by applications and drivers. This fundamental mutab
Lenovo is launching a SteamOS version of its high-end Legion Go 2 handheld in June. Valve is also laying the groundwork to bring its Linux-based OS to Arm devices, potentially opening up a whole new world of portable PC gaming hardware.
