A driver change in the upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel is a major win for aging AMD graphics cards. By defaulting to the modern AMDGPU driver, systems with decade-old GPUs could see performance improvements of around 30% and gain out-of-the-box Vulkan support for the first time.
A major US research program is harnessing the world’s most powerful supercomputers to solve a core problem in quantum materials science. The CONNEQT project will spend four years simulating what happens when materials like superconductors are hit with light, heat, or current, which is crucial for fu
AMD is quietly advancing Linux support for its mobile hardware. New driver patches target the upcoming HP ZBook Ultra G1a, while a new scheduler feature aims to boost performance for future Ryzen laptops.
Google’s NotebookLM has a powerful new feature called Custom Mode that lets you set persistent rules for how the AI behaves in each notebook. It’s a game-changer for tailoring explanations to your skill level and getting consistent output formats. This tweak solves the tool’s tendency to give generi
Intel’s next-next-gen Xe4 “Druid” graphics architecture has been spotted in a data center shipping manifest. This is surprising, as it’s been absent from roadmaps and was only expected inside future CPUs. The find suggests Intel is cooking up more GPU projects than it’s publicly admitting.
Some Mac users are reporting a nagging screen flickering issue after installing the macOS Tahoe update. The problem seems tied to apps with white backgrounds and has been an irritant since the update launched in September.
The open-source virtualization stack is getting a significant speed boost. The new Linux 6.18 kernel and Cloud Hypervisor v50 release deliver major improvements for both AMD and Intel platforms.
According to a new report, Intel’s next-gen Nova Lake desktop CPUs are shaping up to be a massive counter-punch to AMD. The lineup, expected in the second half of 2026, could feature up to 52 cores and a huge 288MB of cache. But pulling it off is the real challenge.
In a surprise move, Ubisoft has released a PlayStation 5 performance patch for the original The Division, unlocking 60fps gameplay. This follows similar updates for older Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry titles, making it a notable trend for the publisher.
Apple has seeded the first public beta of macOS Tahoe 26.3, following this week’s developer release. The update appears to be a minor one, with the focus seemingly on bug fixes and stability improvements ahead of bigger changes.
