Alpine Linux has released version 3.23, a major update featuring the Linux 6.18 LTS kernel and upgrades to LLVM 21, Docker 29, and GNOME 49. Notably, it replaces the `linux-edge` kernel with `linux-lts` and maintains support for legacy 32-bit (i686) systems.
According to a new report, biocomputers using lab-grown human brain tissue are moving from labs to commercial products. While they can only perform basic tasks like playing Pong, the ethical and philosophical implications are arriving faster than the science.
According to GSM Arena, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and standard 8 Gen 5 both use an “Adreno 840” GPU, but they are not the same. Benchmarks show the non-Elite chip lacks a 768MHz boost frequency and 18MB of High-Performance Memory, likely marking it as a lower-binned part.
At its Discover event, HPE is directly targeting VMware customers with an enhanced Morpheus platform. The company is also merging AIOps from its Juniper and Aruba networking divisions and unveiled new switches for AI workloads. Everything announced is either available now or coming in the first half
A persistent bug in Microsoft’s new Outlook client is preventing users from opening certain Excel file attachments. The issue, linked to file names containing non-ASCII characters, has been known since November 23rd, 2025. Microsoft is testing a patch but hasn’t said when it will roll out.
HPE is making a major push into AI networking with new hardware and software announced at its Discover Barcelona 2025 event. The company is combining its Aruba platform with Juniper’s Mist AI and strengthening partnerships with chip giants Nvidia and AMD.
A new IDC report shows global smartphone shipments are set to grow 1.5% in 2025 to 1.25 billion units, fueled by surprisingly strong iPhone 17 sales. Apple is now forecast to ship over 247 million iPhone 17 units, reversing declines in key markets like China. However, the research firm predicts a 1%
Microsoft’s optional Windows 11 update KB5070311 is causing a glitchy experience in dark mode. File Explorer windows are flashing with blank white screens, and Microsoft has confirmed the bug. The company is working on a fix, but there’s no workaround yet.
AMD is raising prices on its CPUs, including the new Ryzen 9000 series. The increase comes as global RAM and SSD costs are also climbing, making a new PC build more expensive.
Valve’s first Steam Machine, launched in 2015 and abandoned by 2018, was doomed by poor Linux compatibility and sold under half a million units. The new version, coming in early 2026, leans on the Proton translation layer to run nearly any Steam game. But with only 8GB of VRAM, its long-term viabili
