Microsoft and Broadcom Are Teaming Up on Custom AI Chips
Microsoft is in talks with chipmaker Broadcom to co-design custom AI processors. This move is part of a major industry shift as cloud giants seek more control over their AI hardware.
Category: Computing
AAEON’s Tiny New Brain for Industrial Robots
AAEON has unveiled a new compact industrial PC designed specifically for robotics. The de next-RAP8-EZBOX packs a 13th Gen Intel Core processor into a tiny 95.5mm x 69.5mm chassis, targeting tasks like AI inferencing and path planning.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta Hits the US for Galaxy S25
The beta program for Samsung’s next software layer is expanding. US owners of the Galaxy S25 series can now enroll to test One UI 8.5 ahead of its full release.
The Secret to a Cheap Home Lab? Old Xeon Servers
According to XDA-Developers, used Xeon server systems can be a home labber’s secret weapon. For under $500, you get dozens of CPU cores and support for over 256GB of RAM, perfect for running multiple virtual machines. The trade-offs are high power consumption and noise, but there are ways to mitigat
The Forgotten PC Unixes That Paved the Way for Linux
Long before Linux dominated, a wave of commercial Unix systems for PCs tried to bring serious computing to the masses. From Microsoft’s Xenix to Dell’s own Unix, these 1980s and 1990s platforms laid crucial groundwork. Their ideas about open tools, multitasking, and running on affordable hardware di
Screenbox is the modern VLC we’ve been waiting for
For years, VLC has been the reliable but dated workhorse for playing any media file. According to a review, a new open-source app called Screenbox finally delivers that same power in a clean, modern interface designed for Windows 10 and 11, complete with features like Chromecast support and a slick
PowerToys Command Palette is getting a major visual glow-up
The popular PowerToys utility for Windows is about to make its Command Palette module much more customizable. After fixing performance issues in October’s version 0.95, Microsoft is now adding deep visual theming. The update is expected to roll out later this month.
Linux 6.19 Gets a New Console Font for HiDPI Laptop Screens
The Linux kernel is getting a small but significant quality-of-life update. A new 10×18 pixel Terminus bitmap font will be added as a compile-time option to make console text more readable on modern laptops with high-resolution screens. It’s designed for those critical moments before the graphical i
OpenAI’s $1.4 Trillion Bet Is Running Out of Time
According to a Forbes analysis, OpenAI’s staggering $1.4 trillion infrastructure ambition is on a collision course with financial reality. The company’s $20 billion in revenue can’t support the buildout, and by 2026, market pressure will likely force a major scale-back.
AMD’s Zen 6 Is Already in the Works, Plus a New AI Push
AMD is working on the future with early compiler support for its next-gen Zen 6 architecture. At the same time, it’s launching a new enterprise AI software suite for Kubernetes. It’s a classic two-pronged attack on the market.