Cloud AI gets all the attention, but running AI locally on your powerful gaming PC unlocks a world of possibilities. From real-time translation to AI-powered music generation, these tools offer privacy and control that cloud services can’t match. Most are free, open-source projects, though they ofte
To mark its centennial, the legendary Bell Labs research institution was honored with seven new IEEE Milestone awards. The event highlighted foundational tech like the charge-coupled device (CCD) and molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), reminding us why pure research matters.
The M5 chip in the latest iPad Pro is delivering a serious gaming performance leap. It’s now running demanding titles like *Where Winds Meet* at maximum “Ultra” settings and a locked 60FPS, outperforming even the best smartphones.
Microsoft is urging organizations to act fast after a major cloud supply chain attack dubbed Shai-Hulud 2.0. The self-replicating worm steals API keys and credentials from services like AWS and Azure. Separately, a new zero-day vulnerability in Windows Remote Access lacks an official fix.
The Smatch static analysis tool, which catches thousands of bugs in the Linux kernel, is facing a severe funding crisis. Its primary developer may have to stop maintaining it, leaving a major gap in the kernel’s security and quality assurance pipeline.
Niron Magnetics claims it can make powerful magnets without China-controlled rare earths. Its first test? Speakers in 2026. The stakes for tech and defense are huge.
Microsoft is buying 3.6 million metric tons of carbon removal credits from a biofuels plant in Louisiana that hasn’t even been built yet. The deal highlights the tech giant’s scramble to offset its massive data center emissions.
If you were an AT&T customer between 2019 and 2024, you might be owed money from a massive class action settlement. The deadline to file a claim is fast approaching on December 18.
Apple has rolled out iOS 26.2, a significant update for iPhone 11 and newer models. It introduces new Lock Screen opacity controls, a code-based AirDrop for non-contacts, and updates to Reminders, Apple Music, and Podcasts across the ecosystem.
A massive £2.1 billion lawsuit against Microsoft has reached a UK tribunal. The case alleges the tech giant overcharged businesses for using its software on competing cloud platforms like AWS and Google Cloud.
