OpenZFS 2.4 is out, and it’s a speed demon
OpenZFS 2.4 has officially landed. This update is packed with performance enhancements, particularly for encrypted datasets, and introduces more flexible storage management options for sysadmins.
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Nintendo’s Censorship Stance, God of War Casting, and BG&E2’s Pulse
According to IGN, Nintendo has officially responded to the censorship controversy surrounding the Switch port of AdHoc Studio's game, Dispatch. The Switch version has nudity…
Apple’s AI Brain Drain: Just Silicon Valley Business as Usual?
According to AppleInsider, Apple is experiencing a wave of departures from its AI and Siri teams, including at least four AI researchers and a senior…
The AI Wars Just Got Real: Google, Apple, and Microsoft Go All-In
According to TechRepublic, in a single week of late January 2026, the AI landscape shifted dramatically with major moves from every tech giant. Google began…
Sharon AI is building a massive Nvidia GPU cluster in Australia
According to DCD, Australian neocloud provider Sharon AI is planning to deploy a 1,000-strong cluster of Nvidia B200 GPUs at NextDC's M3 data center in…
Apple’s Siri is getting two big AI upgrades, but people are leaving
According to MacRumors, reporting on a Bloomberg story by Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing to release two new versions of Siri despite losing at least…
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Sam Altman’s $1 Trillion AI Bet: Deflation or Delusion?
According to Futurism, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, during a town hall on Monday, argued that AI will be "massively deflationary," making things "radically cheaper" and…
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Microsoft’s AI Bet Pays Off, But Investors Are Getting Nervous
According to The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft posted $81.3 billion in revenue for its fiscal second quarter, beating expectations. Its…
Halide’s co-founder is heading back to Apple’s design team
According to 9to5Mac, Halide and Lux co-founder Sebastiaan de With announced he is joining Apple's human interface design team. This…
Origami Linux: A Beautiful, Immutable Fedora Twist with COSMIC
According to ZDNet, Origami Linux is a relatively new distribution conceived in 2021 with the goal of creating something beautiful…
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Microsoft’s January 2026 Windows 11 update is a boot-looping disaster
According to Windows Central, Microsoft has confirmed its January 2026 security update, released on January 13, is causing some Windows 11 PCs to become completely…
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Sharon AI is building a massive Nvidia GPU cluster in Australia
According to DCD, Australian neocloud provider Sharon AI is planning to deploy a 1,000-strong cluster of Nvidia B200 GPUs at NextDC's M3 data center in…
Immutable Linux Explained: Why It’s Probably the Future
Immutable Linux distros lock down the core OS as a read-only image, making systems nearly unbreakable and updates seamless. While they can feel restrictive for hardcore tinkerers, they offer a rock-solid experience that’s perfect for daily use. You might already be using an immutable OS on your phon
AMD’s Zen 6 Gets Early Compiler Support, Setting Stage for 2026
AMD is laying the groundwork for its Zen 6 architecture by getting it into a major open-source compiler. The initial “Znver6” support patch has been merged into the GCC 16 toolchain. This early move helps developers prepare software optimizations well before the chips launch in late 2026.
Xbox’s Big Thank You Note and Even Bigger 2026 Plans
Xbox has released a year-end thank you to players, calling 2025 one of its most award-winning years ever. The company is already teasing a huge 2026, starting with a January Developer Direct featuring Forza Horizon 6 and Fable, and potentially new hardware details.
Bitso’s $15.6B Payouts Signal a Stablecoin Tipping Point
The B2B arm of crypto firm Bitso is processing billions through Mexico’s instant payment system. Its leadership says the volume is a clear signal that global finance is moving toward stablecoins for cross-border and domestic efficiency.
Facebook wants to charge you to post links. Seriously.
Facebook is testing a system where standard users can only post two web links per month. To share more, you’ll need a £11.99/month “Meta Verified” subscription, with a top-tier plan costing up to £374. This move threatens to strangle the organic sharing that drives traffic to news sites and independ
Apple Opens iOS in Japan, But Keeps Its Hand in Your Pocket
Apple is complying with Japan’s new law by allowing third-party app stores and payment systems on iOS. However, the company will still take fees of up to 21% on transactions, leading to immediate criticism from developers like Epic Games.
Nvidia’s DLSS 4 Keeps Spreading to New Games
Nvidia is rolling out its latest upscaling tech to a fresh batch of PC games. Titles like Ashes of Creation and ARK: Survival Ascended are getting DLSS 4 and Reflex for better performance. A new driver update is now available to support these features.