The next Linux kernel release is packing serious networking upgrades. Performance for heavy transfer workloads could see a 4x improvement, and new patches finally make the upstream kernel viable for a major open-source router project.
Visual Studio Code’s version 1.107 update is here, bringing a powerful new Terminal Suggest feature to everyone. The release also packs significant improvements for AI coding agents and early TypeScript 7 support.
A new article highlights how major tech innovations like the game Portal, the Redux library, and Python Requests began as simple side projects. These passion pursuits didn’t just fill resumes—they fundamentally changed industries and landed their creators dream jobs.
The US PC market declined for a second straight quarter in Q3 2025, but analysts are still forecasting full-year growth. The story is a split one, with consumer spending up but government and education purchases crashing.
A new review in Nature Photonics details a two-decade transformation in quantum optics. Scientists can now engineer the very structure of photons, opening doors to more secure, high-capacity quantum technologies.
Microsoft has released December 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 10 users enrolled in the Extended Security Updates program. The KB5071546 update moves 22H2 systems to Build 19045.6691, with similar updates for older versions.
Parrot OS, the security-focused Linux distribution, has announced a major shift in its upcoming 7.0 release. The beta version is now available, featuring a new default KDE Plasma desktop and a move to a Debian 13 base.
Overclocking is dead for most people. The real performance hack in 2025 is undervolting, a simple tweak that lowers temperatures, reduces noise, and can even improve gaming consistency. It’s a free upgrade hiding in your BIOS.
NextEra Energy, the largest U.S. renewable developer, is making a massive bet on powering the AI boom. The company announced a plan to build 15 gigawatts of new generation for data center hubs by 2035, calling the target “fairly conservative.”
A sourcing expert and a NASA lead make the case that space-based data centers are an economic, not just technical, problem. They argue that solar power, radiative cooling, and smart procurement could make orbital platforms viable within 10-15 years. But significant hurdles around latency, regulation
