The Claude app for Slack can now automatically detect and handle coding tasks by routing them to Claude Code. This beta feature uses the context of your Slack threads and authenticated code repositories to help debug or write code without leaving the chat.
Samsung has kicked off its One UI 8.5 beta program as of December 8. The beta is currently limited to Galaxy S25 series devices in select markets like the US, UK, and India.
Rebellions and Standard Energy are jointly developing a control AI for energy storage systems in AI data centers. The goal is to prevent costly peak-demand surcharges by managing power flow in millisecond intervals. A prototype is expected in the first half of 2026.
Unconventional AI, founded just two months ago by ex-Databricks AI head Naveen Rao, has raised a $475 million seed round at a staggering $4.5 billion valuation. The funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz and Lightspeed, signals a massive bet on a new type of energy-efficient AI computer.
Pasqal is putting its 100-qubit neutral-atom quantum computer on Scaleway’s Quantum-as-a-Service platform. The hardware is available from data centers in Massy, France, and Sherbrooke, Canada. This adds another option in Europe’s increasingly crowded quantum cloud market.
A surprising number of essential, free Windows applications began their life on Linux. These tools often offer powerful, privacy-focused alternatives to built-in or paid software, proving great ideas transcend operating systems.
A new article breaks down the hidden expenses of running your own servers. The software license might be $0, but the total cost of ownership is anything but. It’s a reality check for DIY enthusiasts.
Intel engineers have submitted a new version of their Cache Aware Scheduling patch for the Linux kernel. The update shows significant performance improvements, especially for cryptographic workloads on AMD’s Genoa platform.
Sony’s most powerful console, the PS5 Pro, has dropped to a record low price of $648, down from $749. This deal highlights the significant performance gap with the standard PS5 Slim, thanks to a 67% more powerful GPU and advanced AI upscaling.
Valve has secretly funded a project called Fex for nearly a decade. It’s a compatibility layer that translates x86 games for Arm processors, aiming to bring PC gaming to phones, Macs, and more devices.
