Valve is seriously exploring Arm architecture for future SteamOS hardware beyond just its new headset. The company’s software engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais confirmed they’re preparing for “a bunch of different” Arm devices. This could include ultraportables, more powerful laptops, and additional han
The developer who prevented VLC from becoming adware just received major recognition. Jean-Baptiste Kempf has been steering the open-source media player since 2006, turning down lucrative offers that would have compromised its integrity.
Protolabs has significantly increased its US metal 3D printing capacity in 2025. The expansion includes four new large-format dual-laser printers at their Raleigh facility, supporting medical and aerospace industries.
Siemens has unveiled version 21 of its TIA Portal engineering framework at the SPS trade show. The update focuses on Git integration for version control and redundant SCADA architectures for higher availability in industrial automation environments.
EU lawmakers are pushing a revised Chat Control bill that makes CSAM scanning “voluntary” with dangerous loopholes. Privacy experts call it a political deception that could break encryption and monitor private messages. The fight over digital privacy continues.
A robotics researcher is developing small drones that mimic how bats use echolocation to navigate. These palm-sized robots could revolutionize search and rescue operations in dangerous environments. The technology uses AI to filter noise and detect obstacles within a two-meter radius.
Infineon is supplying its CoolGaN bi-directional switch technology for Enphase Energy’s new IQ9 Series Microinverters. The partnership enables significant efficiency gains and cost reductions in solar power conversion. This comes as solar PV is forecast to account for 80% of global renewable capacit
Streaming services have fundamentally changed how we watch movies, but the costs go beyond just subscription fees. From compressed video quality to risk-averse studios, the entire film industry has been reshaped. We’re getting more content than ever, but much of it feels disposable and uninspired.
GlobalLogic has notified 10,471 current and former employees that their sensitive HR data was stolen in a recent Oracle E-Business Suite attack. The breach occurred despite the company patching the zero-day vulnerability quickly. This marks the latest victim in what appears to be a widespread campai
Data center rack densities have exploded from 3-5 kW to over 100 kW, with experimental designs hitting 300 kW. These “spiky loads” can surge 150% in milliseconds, fundamentally transforming grid planning and forcing utilities to abandon traditional forecasting models.
