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Linux 7.3 arrives with Samsung SSD fixes as Linus Torvalds goes on vacation
Linux 7.3 arrives with Samsung SSD, AMD, and Intel graphics fixes as Linus Torvalds prepares to handle Linux…
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Voyager 26.10 arrives with an AI kill switch for Linux
Voyager 26.10 Linux introduces an AI kill switch to remove bundled AI tools, plus GNOME 51 and a…
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Valve finally makes Steam for Linux a 64-bit application
Valve’s latest Steam Client Beta brings a 64-bit Linux client, a Steam Runtime container, Achievement Sets, and Remote…
AI and Security
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Truck drivers worry about autonomous trucks while employers warn of a driver shortage
ATRI’s 2026 survey puts autonomous trucks and AI among truck drivers’ top concerns, while fuel prices lead the…
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OpenCode reports security breach tied to AI distillation attack
OpenCode reports a security breach affecting 1.4 percent of Console users. Here is what happened and how API…
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Square Kiosk brings AI to your food order
Square Kiosk combines a 21.5-inch touchscreen with AI voice ordering, food customization, and upsells. Hardware starts at $1,999,…
Hardware
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MINISFORUM S5 packs five SSD slots and 10GbE into a fanless NAS
MINISFORUM S5 starts at $599 with five NVMe slots, 10GbE, and fanless cooling. It also lists Windows and…
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TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 brings RTX 5090 power and OLED to Linux laptops
TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 offers Linux, RTX 5090 graphics, OLED and Mini-LED options, and up to 128 GB…
Recent stories
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Canonical releases Ubuntu Linux 26.10 with GNOME 51 and local AI dictation
Ubuntu 26.10 Stonking Stingray arrives with GNOME 51, Rust-based coreutils, local AI dictation, and nine months of support.
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Microsoft brings Defender to Linux
Microsoft Defender expands to Linux desktops in public preview with antivirus, threat detection, and enterprise licensing requirements.
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Microsoft shrinks the Xbox controller and I already bought one
Microsoft’s $49.99 Xbox Nano Controller targets smaller hands with a compact design and rechargeable battery. I preordered one…
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American Express has a plan for when AI shopping goes wrong
American Express unveils Intent Intelligence to put limits on AI purchases and help resolve disputes when shopping agents…
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FBI arrests OpenAI employee over hidden recording device
An OpenAI employee faces charges over a hidden recording device as the company gives its FBI case an…









