Technology

Key takeaways: AMD and Intel in early talks to work on chip making. AMD wants to move beyond TSMC. Intel seeks a big client to boost its foundry arm. Rival history and tech gaps present big challenges. A deal could reshape global chip supply chains.   AMD and Intel started private...

Key Takeaways: Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon believes AI workforce tools will create new banking jobs. Automation will handle simple tasks, freeing staff for higher-skill roles. The bank plans to invest billions in AI workforce systems to drive growth and complexity. This strategy may boost overall headcount over the...

Key Takeaways Cognixion’s new trial uses a non-invasive brain-computer interface with Apple’s Vision Pro headset. People with ALS, strokes, and other disabilities can control the headset with thoughts, eye gaze, and head movements. This approach avoids risky brain surgery required by invasive implants. The innovation could open doors to...

Key Takeaways: Plasma 6.5 Beta 2 fixes many bugs and boosts overall stability Performance improvements make the desktop feel faster and smoother Automated night mode adapts screen colors based on sunset and sunrise Enhanced Wayland integration improves graphics and touch support The stable Plasma 6.5 release is scheduled for...

Key Takeaways Signal’s president warns Germany that Chat Control could destroy user privacy. Chat Control forces apps to scan messages before encryption. The plan would weaken secure chats and allow mass surveillance. Signal says it will leave the EU if Chat Control becomes law. Germany’s vote on Chat Control...

Key Takeaways: The U.S. Department of War is cutting routine cybersecurity training for soldiers. Leaders want more time for core missions and automated defenses. The CSRMC framework will handle many cyber threats faster. Critics worry reduced training raises risks from hackers. Supporters say this change matches modern cyber warfare...

Key Takeaways: Ian Kelling becomes the new FSF president. He has more than ten years of FSF experience. He will push free software goals forward. His term starts just before the FSF’s 40th anniversary. He faces challenges like AI ethics and funding. New FSF President Steps Up The Free Software Foundation...

Key Takeaways: AI drives 2025 tech trends with record funding. Healthcare gains smarter diagnostics and treatments. New materials promise lighter, stronger products. Smart home devices like Echo evolve quickly. Blockchain strengthens cybersecurity amid rising threats. Robotics and sensors expand into daily life. Ethics and biosecurity balance progress and safety. In...

Key Takeaways Buyers of used Teslas risk a Tesla Supercharger ban after unauthorized repairs or damage history. This policy has left drivers stranded and sparked debates on consumer rights. Resale values may fall, slowing down electric vehicle adoption. Consumers are calling for clearer rules and more repair freedom. Why Used...

Key Takeaways: • Raspberry Pi OS now runs on Debian 13 “Trixie” • Linux kernel 6.6 brings better stability, speed, and security • New unified Control Center and PiXtrix theme simplify setup • Improved compatibility for IoT, AI, education, and enterprise • Easy update path keeps existing projects up and running The Raspberry Pi OS...

Key takeaways Microsoft will end its Ads for Social Impact program in December 2025. Nonprofits currently get up to $3,000 in monthly ad credits. Groups must adjust their digital outreach strategies quickly. The change highlights how fragile tech-driven support can be. Nonprofits are already seeking alternative platforms and funding. Microsoft’s...

Key Takeaways: Tesla leads the EV market thanks to over-the-air updates. Drivers get new features without ever visiting a dealership. Vertical integration lets Tesla innovate faster than rivals. Updates boost safety, user experience, and company revenue. Other automakers struggle to match this software prowess. Tesla shines in electric vehicles because...

Key takeaways • Sheaves adds a per-CPU memory cache to lower lock contention. • This new feature is optional in Linux 6.18 and easy to enable. • AMD EPYC tests show up to 30% faster multi-threaded workloads. • Enterprises gain big benefits with almost no downsides. Linux Sheaves Unlock 30% Memory Boost in 6.18 A...

Key Takeaways: • Congress let CISA expire during a federal shutdown. • Companies now lack safe harbor to share cyber threat data. • Reduced information flow could raise U.S. exposure to attacks. • Experts and industry leaders urge quick renewal of CISA. In late September, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, or CISA, quietly expired....

Key Takeaways UK revives demands to add an iCloud backdoor for British users under the Investigatory Powers Act. Apple warns that an iCloud backdoor makes everyone’s data less safe and harms trust. Experts fear this move could set a global precedent and weaken encryption everywhere. A clash over backdoors...

Key Takeaways: AI prompting helps you get accurate answers by using clear, brief instructions. Role-playing prompts let the AI adopt specific perspectives for richer results. Showing examples guides the AI to match your style and format. Asking the AI to think step by step boosts its reasoning power. Refining...

Key takeaways Android Switch uses AI and cloud technology to copy contacts, photos, apps and more. It moves data from iPhones or old Androids in just a few minutes. You can track the transfer in real time and set up eSIM instantly. Businesses gain extra security and easier device...

Key Takeaways J Group ransomware gang claims to have stolen files from Dimensional Control Systems. Dimensional Control Systems works with Boeing, Samsung, Volkswagen, and Airbus. The DCS breach highlights weak links in global supply chains. Hackers demand ransom via dark web posts. Experts urge companies to tighten vendor security...

Key takeaways: Linus Torvalds calls strict Rust formatting checks “completely crazy.” He worries these rules slow down Linux kernel development. His stance sparks debate over ease versus rigor. Teams may adjust rules to invite more Rust contributions. Linus Torvalds Slams Rust Formatting Linux creator Linus Torvalds recently spoke out against strict...

Key takeaways • The Raven sensor now listens for human screams as well as gunshots. • It uses AI audio analysis to spot distress sounds. • Critics warn of privacy invasion and wrong alerts in public spaces. • Activists call for strict rules to control this surveillance tech. What’s new with the Raven sensor? Flock...