RISC-V Finally Gets a Crucial Security Feature
The RISC-V architecture is set to receive a major security upgrade with User-Space Control Flow Integrity. This feature, finally ready for Linux 6.19, helps prevent a whole class of software attacks.
Category: Computing
Intel’s Foundry Could Land Apple, Nvidia by 2028
Intel’s foundry ambitions might get a massive boost from two of the world’s biggest chip buyers. According to a new report, both Apple and Nvidia are considering outsourcing some production to Intel starting around 2028. This could signal a major shift in the semiconductor landscape.
This Linux Scheduler Uses Astrology to Boost Your CPU
A developer has created a “scientifically dubious” Linux CPU scheduler that ties your computer’s performance to astrology. The scx_horoscope scheduler maps planets to PC tasks and uses zodiac elements to boost or nerf CPU, network, memory, and disk performance based on celestial alignments.
Samsung’s new laptop is a powerhouse, but it’s got some hot issues
Samsung’s Galaxy Book6 Ultra, featuring Intel’s new Panther Lake chip, promises nearly 20 hours of battery life and top-tier performance. However, it carries over some frustrating design quirks and can get uncomfortably hot under load. It’s expected to launch in early Spring 2026 for around $2,000.
Microsoft Says It’s Finally Going to Fix Windows 11 This Year
After a bug-filled 2025, Microsoft is promising a turnaround for Windows 11 in 2026. The company is redirecting engineers to “swarm” on performance and reliability problems. But can they actually deliver on this promise?
NASA’s New Athena Supercomputer Is a Step Forward, But Is It Enough?
NASA has brought its new Athena supercomputer online, a CPU-based system delivering over 20 petaflops of power. It replaces the older Pleiades system, but a watchdog report warns NASA’s entire high-end computing portfolio is insufficient for its missions.
Google’s “Aluminium OS” Leak Hints at Android’s Desktop Dreams
A new leak from Google’s own bug tracker reveals “Aluminium OS,” a built-in desktop interface for Android 16. This suggests Google is seriously reviving its vision for Android on the desktop, potentially bridging the gap with ChromeOS.
The AI Boom’s Biggest Bottleneck Isn’t Chips, It’s Power
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is slamming into a physical reality: the electrical grid. Data centers are facing a crippling power shortage, with companies like Microsoft having GPUs sitting idle because they can’t plug them in. The solution isn’t just more power plants—it’s a compl
Windows 11 Hits a Billion Users Faster Than Windows 10 Did
Windows 11 has officially crossed the 1 billion user mark. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced the milestone, revealing it took 1,576 days—less time than Windows 10 needed.
Data Center Boom to Hit $3 Trillion, But It’s Getting Complicated
A new report from Moody’s Ratings predicts a staggering $3 trillion will flow into global data center construction over the next five years. Hyperscale cloud companies are driving the boom, but skyrocketing costs and resource constraints are changing how these massive projects get financed and built