Major software stocks have plunged at least 30% since early 2023, rocked by the rise of AI coding tools. The investor narrative has shifted from seeing AI as a tailwind to asking if it’s an existential threat to traditional software business models.
The Emmabuntüs collective has released Emmabuntüs DE 6, a Debian-based Linux distribution with a strong focus on accessibility and helping newcomers. It comes loaded with helpful tools and documentation, aiming to extend the life of old computers while supporting charity.
Reliance Jio Platforms is targeting an initial public offering in the first half of 2026, according to sources. The plan is to float just 2.5% of the company, which could still raise over $4.5 billion and become India’s largest-ever IPO. The move hinges on a regulatory change and would offer an exit
In a significant move for the RISC-V ecosystem, engineers from Qualcomm have submitted mainline Linux kernel patches to enable RAS support for the StarFive VisionFive 2 Lite. This brings serious server-style hardware error reporting to a board that can cost as little as $19.90.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are using a $28.5 million grant to develop a transplantable, 3D-printed liver patch. The goal is to create living tissue that can support a failing liver for 2-4 weeks, giving it time to regenerate and potentially reducing the need for full transplants.
According to Tom’s Guide, Valve’s Steam Frame headset is set to launch in early 2026, but it lacks a flagship game. Half-Life: Alyx, released in 2020 and still sitting at a 93 on Metacritic, remains the pinnacle of PC VR, creating a tough standard for any new headset to meet. The article argues that
Scientists have a clever workaround for quantum mechanics’ no-cloning theorem. They can make perfect copies of qubits, but only if the data is encrypted and can only be read once.
This week’s tech rumors are wild. Apple is reportedly building an AI wearable pin for 2027 and turning Siri into a ChatGPT-like chatbot. Meanwhile, a new phone can run Android, Linux, and Windows 11.
The traditional college-to-office pipeline is broken. With AI eating entry-level roles, a top Verizon hiring leader argues that retail and hospitality jobs are a strategic start, not a career dead end. She says the transferable skills are a huge plus that hiring managers actually love.
AXT has lowered its Q4 2025 revenue forecast, blaming fewer-than-expected export permits from China for its indium phosphide substrates. The company, however, insists underlying demand is strong and is planning a major capacity expansion.
