Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing data center requirements, with rack power densities skyrocketing to unprecedented levels. Operators now face the triple challenge of rising energy costs, grid constraints, and volatile AI workloads while needing better sustainability reporting.
Firefox is making significant moves for Linux users with upcoming XDG Base Directory support in version 147. Meanwhile, Firefox 142 now allows browser extensions to integrate with AI language models. These changes represent important steps toward better Linux integration and modern browser capabilit
Slimbook just launched its seventh-generation KDE laptop with AMD Ryzen AI 9 power and KDE Plasma pre-installed. The 16-inch ultraportable offers impressive specs but faces shipping challenges to the United States.
Microsoft has released multiple Windows 11 preview builds in early November, including the first look at version 26H1. The updates bring significant changes to Widgets, Smart App Control, and introduce new agentic AI capabilities. These builds represent Microsoft’s ongoing evolution toward more auto
The Mexican state of Nuevo León is building Latin America’s first High Performance Computing and AI center. The $1 billion project will use Nvidia technology and run from 2026 to 2030. Governor Samuel García announced the initiative alongside a new AI-focused government office.
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have created a new theoretical framework that simplifies predicting chemical reaction energetics. The method uses atoms instead of electrons as fundamental units, making calculations dramatically more affordable. This approach could eventual
Arm is playing both sides in the AI networking wars, joining Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion while remaining in the competing UALink consortium. The move gives Nvidia’s decade-old technology broader ecosystem support. But who really benefits from these partnerships?
Apple has seeded the third beta of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 to developers. The update brings visual refinements including a Liquid Glass transparency slider and revamped menu animations. European users gain AirPods Live Translation support.
Maxsun has unveiled its anime-themed MS-iCraft B850 AIGA motherboard with support for future AMD Ryzen processors. The full-ATX board features PCIe 5.0 slots, WiFi 7, and extensive connectivity options.
Arm-based NAS devices are bridging the gap between Raspberry Pi setups and traditional x86 systems. They offer proper SATA connections and drive bays while maintaining low power consumption and near-silent operation. For most home users, they provide exactly what’s needed without the noise and energ
