Real Tech News for Real Nerds
Brian Fagioli 
Barbie is getting a brain upgrade. Mattel has officially partnered with OpenAI in a move that brings artificial intelligence to the toy aisle. Yes, you read that right, folks. Barbie might soon be chatting with your kids in full sentences, powered by ChatGPT. This collaboration brings OpenAI’s advanced tools into Mattel’s ecosystem of toys and … Read more
Not everyone wants to blast a soundbar or crank up the TV volume late at night. If you’ve ever been shushed while watching your favorite show in bed, MIXX might have just the solution. The StreamQ TV Bundle combines wireless surround sound headphones with a compact Bluetooth audio transmitter, offering a private listening setup that … Read more
XGIMI has introduced two new portable projectors aimed at people who are tired of compromises. The MoGo 4 and MoGo 4 Laser are compact, cleanly designed, and surprisingly capable. If you’ve used a portable projector before and walked away unimpressed, these models might change your mind. Each one is about the size of a coffee … Read more
PNY has launched a new dual-connector flash drive designed for users who need high-speed storage that works across a wide range of devices. The DUO LINK V3 features both USB-C and USB-A connectors, making it a practical choice for transferring files between modern Android phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. The drive uses USB 3.2 Gen … Read more
Rocky Linux 10 has officially arrived, and the latest release from the community-driven CentOS alternative makes some bold moves. With the removal of 32-bit support, a switch to Wayland, and major changes under the hood, this is not a casual upgrade. Hell, it isn’t even an upgrade at all. You see, Rocky Linux 10 doesn’t … Read more
PCI-SIG has officially released the PCI Express 7.0 specification to members, delivering a massive performance jump to 128 GT/s per lane and up to 512GB/s of bi-directional bandwidth in a x16 configuration. This marks another milestone in PCIe’s evolution, continuing the group’s tradition of doubling bandwidth roughly every three years. While the specification is now … Read more
deepin 25 Beta is now available (download here), and while it doesn’t introduce anything particularly flashy, the update shows the project is slowly tightening up its core experience. For fans of deepin’s polished interface, this release is more about refinement than reinvention. Most of the focus is on bug fixes and stability, something the deepin … Read more
Apple has released a new developer tool on GitHub called Container, offering a fresh approach to running Linux containers directly on macOS. Unlike Docker or Podman, this tool is designed to feel at home in the Apple ecosystem and hooks into frameworks already built into the operating system. Container runs standard OCI images, but it … Read more
The Kubuntu Focus M2 Gen 6 is now available, and it’s built to deliver high performance without compromising on Linux compatibility. Aimed squarely at developers, engineers, and power users, this latest model continues the Focus tradition of shipping hardware that’s fully optimized for Kubuntu right out of the box. At the core is Intel’s new … Read more
MAINGEAR has announced its most powerful laptop to date. The new ULTIMA 18 is an 18-inch gaming and creator-focused machine that looks more like a portable desktop than a traditional notebook. Built in collaboration with CLEVO, this flagship system is packed with high-end components including an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and up to … Read more