According to XDA-Developers, real-time ray tracing is now seven years old, but the performance penalty for enabling it hasn’t seen drastic improvements. You still need at least a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4070 Super to handle it at 1440p, and most games don’t even look drastically better with it on.
Google has launched a ‘Feeds app’ for Google Chat, letting teams pipe RSS updates into conversations. It’s a practical tool but a far cry from the beloved Google Reader, which was shut down back in 2013.
Microsoft is adding page-level proofing language controls to OneNote for Windows. The update, rolling out now, aims to end the frustration of spellcheck switching with your keyboard layout.
Facing massive latency issues, Alaska’s Department of Transportation is using Armada’s “Galleon” edge data centers to process drone imagery on-site. This cuts decision-making from over a day down to real-time for monitoring disasters like landslides and typhoons.
Sandia National Laboratories has deployed a new supercomputer called Spectra, powered by 128 accelerators from startup NextSilicon. The system, part of the Vanguard program, will be used by national labs to test advanced fluid dynamics and nuclear weapons simulations. It’s a direct challenge to Nvid
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
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.
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.
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.
Apple has released iOS 26.2, a feature-packed update focused on refining its Liquid Glass design language and adding practical tools. Key additions include new Lock Screen customization, one-time AirDrop codes valid for 30 days, and integration between Reminders and the Clock app for alarms.
