The Linux 6.18 stable kernel has been released, packing major hardware support and performance upgrades. Key highlights include upstream support for Apple M2 chips and a massive 50% improvement in UDP receive performance.
Nodeflux is partnering with Intel to scale its VisionAIre video analytics platform. The system is designed for massive surveillance networks in smart cities and retail. Intel’s hardware provides the edge-AI backbone for flexible deployment.
Netflix has updated its app to disable Google Cast for most users and devices. You now need an $18+ ad-free plan, and even then, it only works on older, remote-less hardware like the 2018 Chromecast.
Nvidia is making a massive $2 billion strategic investment in Synopsys, a leader in chip-design software. The move aims to supercharge electronic design automation with Nvidia’s AI hardware, fundamentally changing how future semiconductors are created.
A dangerous new Android malware family named Albiriox is being marketed as Malware-as-a-Service on Russian cybercrime forums. For a monthly subscription, it offers full remote takeover of devices to target financial and cryptocurrency applications worldwide.
Cross-border payments platform Sokin has reached a $300 million valuation following a new Series B funding round. The company plans to use the capital to expand its infrastructure and secure licenses in key global markets like Asia and the Middle East.
Consulting giant Accenture is partnering with OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT Enterprise to a massive portion of its workforce. The deal signals a fundamental shift in what consulting firms actually do, moving from advice to building AI tools for clients. But it also comes with significant risks and intern
David Sacks, Trump’s AI and crypto advisor, is under fire for policies that benefit his own investments. Meanwhile, South Korea investigates a leak of 34 million Coupang user records, and ex-Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger airs some serious dirty laundry.
CD Projekt’s CEO says the company still aims to launch the entire new Ciri-fronted Witcher trilogy within a six-year window. This would mean releasing three massive AAA RPGs by 2033, a pace the studio has never achieved before.
Microsoft’s attempt to speed up Windows 11’s File Explorer by preloading it has yielded mixed results. While it’s faster than the old Win11 version, it still can’t beat the raw speed of Windows 10’s Explorer, a problem for Microsoft’s adoption goals.
