Apple Doubles Wi-Fi Speeds for Newer iPads and Macs
Apple’s latest software updates unlock faster Wi-Fi for newer devices. The change allows compatible iPads and Macs to use wider 5GHz channels, potentially doubling throughput in ideal conditions.
Month: January 2026
TCL’s New $10,000 TV Aims to End the OLED vs. LED Debate
TCL unveiled its top-tier X11L SQD Mini-LED TV series at CES, making bold claims about ending the OLED vs. LED rivalry. The TVs feature a super thin 0.8-inch design, 100% BT2020 color coverage, and AI-powered processing. Prices range from $7,000 for a 75-inch model to a whopping $10,000 for the 98-i
Extrox Linux: A Polished, Audio-Focused Spin on MX Linux
Extrox is a new Linux distribution that takes the user-friendly MX Linux base and gives it a modern makeover with the Compiz window manager. Its standout feature is a massive, pre-installed collection of audio plugins and production software. While powerful, it might be overwhelming for true beginne
SanDisk’s New OPTIMUS SSDs Are Mostly a Rebrand, But That’s the Point
SanDisk has launched its new OPTIMUS SSD family, a three-tier lineup that rebrands existing WD Black and Blue models. The move aims to simplify the buying process for consumers, though performance specs appear unchanged for now.
TSMC’s 2nm Chips Are Here, and They’re Shockingly Expensive
The shift to 2nm manufacturing is hitting a major cost wall. According to a new report, the Apple A20 chip for the iPhone 18 could cost $280, an 80% price jump that will ripple across the entire flagship smartphone market.
HP-UX is officially dead. It’s the end of a 40-year era.
The final version of HP-UX is now out of support, marking the end of HPE’s proprietary Unix lineage. Its fate was sealed by the demise of the Itanium processor it relied on.
Versant’s Nasdaq Debut Stumbles as Cable Spinoff Faces Skepticism
The newly independent media company, comprising legacy cable networks and digital assets, had a rough first day on the market. It’s a stark test of investor appetite for traditional TV in the streaming era.
DayOne’s $2 Billion Bet on AI Data Centers
Data center firm DayOne has secured over $2 billion in a Series C funding round. The capital, led by Coatue and Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, will accelerate its expansion in Europe and across Asia to meet booming AI infrastructure demand.
Wall Street’s Monday Moves: Upgrades for Intel, Costco, & Coinbase
Wall Street was busy on Monday with a flurry of analyst upgrades and downgrades. The action spanned from tech giants like Intel and Nvidia to consumer staples like Costco and Estee Lauder.
Wired Got Hacked, Exposing 2.4 Million Subscribers’ Data
A major data breach at Condé Nast has exposed information from 2.4 million Wired accounts. The hacker claims to have data from other publications, potentially affecting 40 million more records. Here’s what you need to know.