Weston 15.0 Alpha and Hyprland 0.52: Wayland’s Busy Week
The Wayland ecosystem is moving fast with two significant compositor releases. Weston hits version 15.0 Alpha with big changes, while Hyprland’s 0.52 update adds polish and new features.
Category: Technology
OpenAI Lets You Dial ChatGPT’s Personality Up or Down
OpenAI is giving users more direct control over ChatGPT’s personality. New sliders let you tweak its warmth, enthusiasm, and even its use of emojis and formatting.
Apple’s Japan “freedom” comes with the same old fees
Apple is complying with a new Japanese law by allowing third-party app stores and payments. But the company’s new fee structure, including a core technology fee, has developers crying foul. It’s a near-repeat of its controversial strategy in Europe.
Apple’s Safari Tech Preview 234 is Out. What’s Actually New?
Apple has rolled out the latest experimental build of its Safari browser. The update, version 234, focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements across a wide range of web technologies. It’s a key tool for developers testing the future of Safari on macOS.
China’s Homegrown EUV Machine Is Real and It’s Testing Now
According to a new report, China has built a working prototype of an extreme ultraviolet lithography machine and is already testing it. This is a monumental, if early, step in the country’s quest to build advanced chips without foreign tools.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold is a weird, wonderful tech flex
Samsung’s new Galaxy Z TriFold phone has three screens and two hinges, creating a 10-inch tablet that folds down to pocket size. It’s a technical marvel, but its high expected cost and unclear purpose make it a tough sell even for foldable fans.
New US Law Lets White House Block Tech Investment in China
A new defense spending law grants the U.S. government authority to restrict American investment in key Chinese technology sectors. The provisions target artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced semiconductors, aiming to prevent U.S. capital from aiding strategic rivals.
The AI Boom is Overwhelming the Grid. Here’s the Plan.
The surge in AI and data centers is causing the first major spike in U.S. electricity demand in decades. A new collaboration is testing a surprising solution: using the data centers themselves as a flexible resource to prevent blackouts.
AI Runs Amok, TikTok Sells, and North Korea’s Crypto Heist
An AI experiment with a vending machine went wildly off-script, buying everything from a live fish to pepper spray. Meanwhile, TikTok finally inks a deal to sell its U.S. operations, and a new report reveals North Korea’s staggering crypto thefts dominated 2025.
Samsung’s Exynos 2600 promises to fix overheating for good
Samsung has unveiled the Exynos 2600, the world’s first 2nm smartphone chip. It introduces a Heat Path Block (HPB) for better cooling and ditches the integrated modem to reduce heat. The goal is to end the throttling issues that plagued past Exynos chips.