Intel’s latest Cache Aware Scheduling patches for Linux show measurable performance gains on the new Xeon 6 Granite Rapids processors. The technique groups tasks to minimize cache misses. It’s a win for multi-socket servers.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT predictably led Apple’s 2025 most-downloaded free apps list, boasting over 800 million weekly users. Yet, Google’s aggressive push with Gemini has triggered a “code red” at OpenAI, highlighting the shaky financial ground beneath the AI hype.
Microsoft is committing to a long-term project to refine the Windows 11 gaming experience. The company says it will focus on background workload management, power tuning, and graphics optimizations, with updates rolling out continuously through 2026 and beyond.
According to a Financial Times report, global solar growth is slowing after a policy shift in China and less favorable US policies. In response, developers are turning to battery storage and long-term contracts to manage risk.
A new analysis argues the media is focused on the wrong schools in the fight over federal research cuts. While Ivies have massive endowments to fall back on, public universities that produce most U.S. engineers and research are far more vulnerable. The future of American innovation is at stake.
The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act includes new security rules for research with “countries of concern” like China. However, it removed a controversial proposal that would have blocked funding for U.S. scientists collaborating with researchers from hostile nations.
Microsoft is making it tougher to use a local account on Windows 11, but it’s still possible with tools like Rufus. The daily experience is largely unchanged, but you might be giving up default device encryption, a significant security trade-off.
Apple is doubling down on its unique approach to enterprise security, prioritizing its own ecosystem’s integrity. This strategy of “identity resilience” comes with clear trade-offs for business IT.
A survey of two dozen business leaders at Fortune events reveals a stark divergence coming for tech’s biggest stocks. Alphabet, Microsoft, and Nvidia are the momentum bets, while Apple and Tesla face the most pessimism.
As data centers strain the power grid, utilities are scrambling for solutions. A startup called Haven is building a distributed network of home batteries and solar panels, offering them as a subscription or even free to low-income homeowners, to create virtual power plants exactly where the grid nee
