The Linux kernel’s ublk driver, which lets userspace programs create virtual block devices, is getting a significant new feature. A patchset introduces batch I/O processing to drastically cut overhead and boost throughput.
America’s fast-charging network grew by 30% last year, adding over 18,000 new ports. This building spree comes just as EV sales are losing steam, creating a fascinating market disconnect.
Microsoft is testing a cleaner, more modern look for Xbox achievement notifications on its Cloud Gaming service. However, sources confirm there are no immediate plans for a broader system revamp, despite fan demand for features rivaling PlayStation’s trophy system.
EuroCTP, backed by 15 European financial markets, has chosen Equinix’s critical FR2 data center in Frankfurt to host its real-time equity trading feed. The system aims to centralize all EU pre and post-trade data. The service is slated to go live in the third quarter of 2026.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is hunting for a major public company acquisition to transform the struggling retailer into a $100 billion-plus giant. His newly adjusted compensation package could net him up to $35 billion in stock if he succeeds. Investor Michael Burry is publicly backing the plan, compari
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 launch appears to be delayed. A leaked teaser points to an Unpacked event on February 25, 2026, over a month later than the S25 announcement. The lineup may also see a model change, with the ‘Edge’ reportedly replaced by a ‘+’ variant.
A new specification is coming this summer to add the Brotli compression filter to PDFs. This long-overdue change aims to combat ballooning file sizes but will require updates to every single PDF processor and reader.
Apple has released surprise updates for iPhones, with iOS 26.2.1 for iPhone 11 and newer. The reboot clears memory, killing potential spyware. But data suggests hundreds of millions are holding out on iOS 18.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s casual tour of China coincided with a massive policy win: approvals for Chinese tech giants to buy over 400,000 H200 AI chips. The move marks a stunning reversal of Biden-era export controls under the new Trump administration. But the whiplash in Washington might be the mos
Blue Owl Capital allowed investors to withdraw over $527 million from its tech-focused BDC, far above its normal 5% cap. The move highlights growing unease in the private credit sector as returns come under pressure.
