Before buying Bitcoin many people now ask AI instead of Google
July 2, 2026
A new study suggests many first-time Bitcoin buyers are turning to AI instead of Google, and the answers they receive may determine which companies win their trust.
Microsoft launches $2.5 billion AI deployment company
July 2, 2026
Microsoft is investing $2.5 billion and embedding 6,000 engineers inside customer organizations as it bets that successful AI adoption requires people, not just models.
System76 Lemur Pro promises up to 18 hours of battery life
July 1, 2026
System76 has unveiled the new Lemur Pro Linux laptop with up to 18 hours of battery life, Intel Panther Lake processors, Wi-Fi 7, and weights starting at just 2.2 pounds.
Mageia 10 is here with KDE Plasma 6.5, GNOME 49, and Linux 6.18
June 28, 2026
Mageia 10 has arrived with Linux 6.18, KDE Plasma 6.5, GNOME 49, DNF 5, and updated developer tools, although the official release announcement has yet to appear.
OWC launches Atlas Core CFexpress 4.0 memory card for photographers and creators
June 25, 2026
If you’ve been shopping for a fast CFexpress card but don’t want to spend top dollar, OWC has a new option worth a look. The company has announced the Atlas Core CFexpress 4.0 Type B 256GB memory card, targeting photographers, videographers, and content creators who want reliable performance without paying for flagship-tier speeds. The Atlas
IBM reveals sub-1nm chip research using 3D nanostacks
June 25, 2026
IBM has unveiled what it says is the world’s first sub-1 nanometer chip technology, powered by a new 3D nanostack architecture. The breakthrough could extend semiconductor scaling for another decade while delivering major gains in performance and energy efficiency.
OpenAI unveils Jalapeño AI inference chip with Broadcom
June 24, 2026
OpenAI has unveiled Jalapeño, its first custom AI chip developed with Broadcom, signaling a push toward greater control over the hardware powering ChatGPT and future AI services.
The next AI problem isn’t writing code. It’s understanding it
June 23, 2026
A new GitLab survey suggests AI coding tools are boosting productivity, but many organizations are struggling to track, govern, and maintain the code those tools generate.
IBM teams with OpenAI to fight AI-powered cyberattacks
June 22, 2026
IBM has joined OpenAI’s Daybreak Cyber Partner Program and launched a new AI-powered security service designed to identify software vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.
Steam Machine costs more than I hoped but the price isn’t crazy
June 22, 2026
Valve has brought back Steam Machine with prices starting at $1,049. While I hoped it would come in under $1,000, the actual pricing is easier to understand once you consider today’s hardware market.