A mathematician named Anton Bernshteyn has built a surprising bridge between the abstract world of descriptive set theory and the practical realm of computer science. Researchers on both sides are stunned, calling the connection “really weird” and using it to prove new theorems.
Microsoft appears to have shut down its phone activation system for Windows, a method used for decades. This forces users to have an internet connection, upsetting enthusiasts and enterprise customers with specific needs.
For power users of the note-taking app Obsidian, the real magic is in community plugins. A tool called BRAT unlocks the vast world of over 600 unverified, beta plugins that aren’t in the official library, simplifying installation and updates.
After decades on Windows, a journalist switched to an immutable Linux distro in 2025. He found that the image-based update system solves the slow, disruptive, and unreliable update process that plagues Windows.
VivoPower International is making a major strategic shift. The company has agreed to acquire an operational 40MW data center in Norway, with plans to convert it from crypto mining to an AI-focused hub powered by renewable energy.
According to a new report, AMD and Nvidia are planning significant price hikes for consumer GPUs starting in early 2026. The increases are blamed on soaring memory costs and insatiable demand from AI companies. This could push high-end cards like the RTX 5090 to a staggering $5,000.
Samsung’s beta testing for One UI 8.5 continues ahead of the Galaxy S26 launch. The third beta, focused on fixes, could land for Galaxy S25 testers early next week.
Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch update has turned into a headache for users, introducing severe bugs like battery drain and broken sensors. The company has reportedly halted the rollout and is promising a fix for January 12th. Here’s what’s going wrong.
LG has detailed the specs for its new UltraGear evo gaming monitor lineup. The five models include several “world’s first” displays, all powered by proprietary AI upscaling technology. They’ll be shown at CES, with pricing still to come.
The Archinstall script, version 3.0.13, has received a major usability boost. It now includes a WiFi connection menu and support for new desktop environments like COSMIC, smoothing the notoriously steep installation process.
