Libcamera’s GPU Boost Is a Big Deal for Embedded Cameras
The latest libcamera release brings major performance gains to camera software. GPU acceleration for its SoftISP can now deliver a 15x speedup in key image processing tasks.
Month: January 2026
Systemd Creator Leaves Microsoft to Start Linux Security Company
Linux luminary Lennart Poettering has departed Microsoft to launch a new venture called Amutable. The company aims to bring “cryptographically verifiable integrity” to Linux systems, ensuring they start and remain in a trusted state.
Wall Street’s AI Bond Boom is Here. Is It Too Much?
Wall Street is bracing for a massive wave of corporate bond sales from tech giants like Meta and Microsoft to fund AI projects. Analysts forecast a record $400 billion in high-grade debt from the TMT sector in 2026 alone. But with spreads already tight, fears of market complacency are mounting.
Hacktivists Are Now a Real Threat to Factories. Here’s Why.
A new report warns that hacktivist cyberattacks on manufacturers are growing more dangerous. These groups aim to stop production and manipulate physical processes, not just steal data or money.
Tesla Kills Model S and X, Bets the Factory on Robots
Tesla is ending production of its flagship Model S and X vehicles. CEO Elon Musk says the Fremont factory will be retooled to build the Optimus humanoid robot instead, a massive pivot for the struggling automaker.
Lloyds Banking Says AI Will Add £100 Million to Its Bottom Line
Lloyds Banking Group is putting a concrete number on AI’s value, forecasting a £100 million benefit this year. The bank already has 50 generative AI use cases in production, which helped boost profit by £50 million in 2023. It’s using the tech to automate everything from complaints to coding.
A Professor Says the AI Bubble is “Big as Jupiter”
University of Michigan professor Erik Gordon warns that the AI investment bubble is “almost as big as the planet Jupiter.” He points to Microsoft’s recent 6% stock drop as a warning sign of the catastrophic fallout to come.
Apple Snags Halide Camera App Co-Founder for Design Team
Sebastiaan de With, the co-founder behind the acclaimed Halide camera app for iPhone, is heading back to Apple. This move comes as Apple’s design division sees significant shifts, including the departure of its UI design chief to Meta.
Google’s Chrome AI can now browse and buy for you
Google is launching a new “auto browse” feature for Gemini in Chrome, powered by its AI. It can perform complex tasks like researching flights and filling out forms automatically. The feature is rolling out to paid Gemini Advanced subscribers in the US.
Google’s AI health advice is leaning on YouTube, not doctors
When you ask Google a health question, its new AI summary is more likely to cite a YouTube video than a hospital or medical journal. Researchers say this shows the system prioritizes popularity over proven authority, a risky move for medical info.