Linux 6.19 Turns On a Hidden Performance Switch By Default
The Linux kernel is flipping a switch for better storage performance. In version 6.19, per-CPU BIO caching will be enabled by default, a move that showed a nice speed bump in early tests.
Category: Computing
Linux Graphics Get a Big Boost for Next-Gen Hardware
The upcoming Mesa 26.0 graphics driver stack is packing some serious upgrades for Linux users. It’s bringing initial support for Qualcomm’s newest Adreno Gen 8 graphics and has finalized OpenGL mesh shader support for AMD Radeon hardware.
Google’s Cloud Boss Says Energy Is AI’s “Most Problematic Thing”
Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian has identified energy as the biggest bottleneck for AI’s future. He outlined a strategy focusing on diversified power sources, extreme efficiency, and new energy technologies to meet surging demand.
This ESP32-P4 “Phone” OS Shows How Powerful Cheap Chips Have Become
A developer has been testing a full operating system called ESP Brookesia Phone on a $60 Elecrow display powered by an ESP32-P4 and ESP32-C6. The system runs custom apps and demonstrates the surprising power now packed into affordable microcontroller units, opening doors for more sophisticated indus
Arm’s 35-Year Quest to Crack the Enterprise Market
Arm has been a company for 35 years, powering almost every smartphone on the planet. Yet, for all its success, it still hasn’t broken into the mainstream enterprise data center. The path forward is about more than just silicon.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta is Here, and It’s All About Connections
Samsung has kicked off the beta program for its next mobile software update, One UI 8.5. The update, built on Android 16 QPR2, brings major upgrades to photo editing, sharing, and device security. For now, it’s only available on the Galaxy S25 series in select markets.
Apple Vision Pro Almost Came in Black, Leak Suggests
Apple reportedly developed a black version of the Apple Vision Pro, as shown in a leaked prototype image. This alternate color was likely tested internally but never made it to consumers, at least for now.
ACEMAGIC’s new mini-PC is a tiny beast with 128GB RAM and an AI chip
ACEMAGIC has unveiled its upcoming M1A PRO+ mini-PC, built around AMD’s new Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor. It packs up to 128GB of memory and 12TB of storage into a compact “Silver Tank” chassis, targeting professional users.
How to get Windows 11 25H2 now, and why you might wait
Microsoft is rolling out the Windows 11 2025 Update, also known as version 25H2. You can get it faster by changing a Windows Update setting, but there are risks to jumping on the bleeding edge.
Apple’s iPadOS 26.2 Fixes a Huge Mistake
Apple is about to release iPadOS 26.2, and it directly addresses one of the biggest complaints about the iPadOS 26 overhaul. The update restores the simple drag-and-drop gestures for Split View and Slide Over that users lost.