According to ZDNet, a new Linux desktop environment called Orbitiny is in development. It’s built from scratch with Qt and C++, runs as a portable app on top of existing desktops like KDE or GNOME, and is currently a work-in-progress aiming for a future 1.0 release. The reviewer found it surprisingl
According to a new report, Apple has no plans for a significant Mac Pro update in 2026, leaving the future of its flagship desktop in doubt. The company reportedly sees the more compact Mac Studio as the ideal pro machine, especially with an M5 Ultra chip coming next year.
Researchers have created a special dipolar Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) that lasts two seconds. This breakthrough, using microwave fields, could lead to new quantum states and phases of matter.
Microsoft faced significant headwinds in 2025. A heavy-handed AI push in Windows 11 sparked user rebellion, while the end of Windows 10 support failed to drive upgrades. The gaming division struggled with a massive Xbox Game Pass price hike and a 70% year-over-year console sales drop.
According to a new supply chain report, ASUS is planning a significant production increase for DDR4-based motherboards in Q1 2026. The move targets continued demand for budget-friendly AM4 and Intel systems amid stubbornly high DDR5 memory pricing.
For years, Linux has consistently outperformed Windows on the same hardware, especially in demanding creative workloads. But a recent test of a Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor flipped the script, with Windows 11 coming out ahead. The author and even Lenovo’s own te
AI intelligence, measured by IQ tests, is increasing at a linear rate of about 2.5 points per month. This trend suggests models could top human IQ test scores by late 2027, raising big questions about the future.
TrendForce has revised its 2026 notebook shipment forecast downward to 173 million units, a 5.4% year-over-year decline. The report cites surging memory prices squeezing profits, but notes Apple’s integrated supply chain makes it less vulnerable.
Scientists at TU Wien have trapped thousands of rubidium atoms in a single line, creating an ultracold quantum gas. In this system, energy and mass flow freely without any dissipation, even after countless collisions.
Microsoft and NVIDIA used the 2025 Ignite conference to showcase a deep integration of their AI stacks. Key announcements included Blackwell GPUs on Azure, Omniverse libraries, and a link between NVIDIA’s NeMo and Microsoft Agent 365. The push is clearly towards making advanced, agentic AI a practic
