Google reveals Pixel 10 modem firmware now uses Rust to reduce baseband security risks
Google says Pixel 10 modem firmware includes a Rust DNS parser designed to reduce memory safety vulnerabilities in the baseband.
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France declares digital war on American tech as government plans Windows exit for Linux
France says it wants digital sovereignty and less dependence on American technology. The plan includes replacing Windows with Linux across government systems.
Calibre 9.7 improves annotations browsing, e-book gestures, and fixes Linux MTP crash
Calibre 9.7 has arrived with a handful of thoughtful improvements. The update improves the annotations browser, refines pinch to zoom behavior in the e-book viewer, adds offline capabilities to the content server, and fixes a rare Linux MTP crash that could occur when connecting devices with large collections.
deepin 25.1 update brings Linux kernel 6.18 and deeper AI integration
deepin 25.1 has officially arrived with a jump to Linux kernel 6.18, new AI capabilities, desktop refinements, and dozens of stability fixes. The visually stunning Linux distribution continues evolving while raising familiar questions about its Chinese roots.
Dyson HushJet Mini Cool fan packs serious airflow into a pocket-sized design
Dyson has introduced the HushJet Mini Cool fan, a compact handheld device that pushes serious airflow while fitting in your pocket or bag.
IBM argues open source is essential as AI becomes critical infrastructure
IBM says artificial intelligence is moving toward infrastructure status and argues that open source development may be the safest way to build and secure it.
Casio G-SHOCK GA-V01SKE series brings transparent Y2K style to a tough digital analog watch
Casio has launched the G-SHOCK GA-V01SKE series featuring transparent resin cases, bold Y2K-inspired styling, and classic G-SHOCK durability for $155.
Mozilla accuses Microsoft of sabotaging Firefox with Windows and Copilot tactics
Mozilla is accusing Microsoft of using Windows design choices and Copilot integrations to steer users toward Edge and make Firefox harder to use, raising fresh concerns about browser competition and platform control.
Acer Veriton GN100 AI Mini Workstation powers NVIDIA Spark Hack Series New York
Acer says its Veriton GN100 AI Mini Workstation will power the NVIDIA Spark Hack Series in New York where developers will build AI solutions using open city data.
CHERRY XTRFY K5 Pro TMR Compact keyboard debuts magnetic sensing for ultra precise gaming
CHERRY XTRFY launches the K5 Pro TMR Compact keyboard featuring magnetic switches, customizable actuation, and an 8000Hz polling rate for gamers.
Developers just open sourced a framework for AI avatars that move and gesture while they talk
A newly released open source framework called SentiAvatar aims to make AI avatars behave more like real people during conversation. The project includes a motion dataset with 21,000 clips, a foundation model trained on hundreds of hours of motion data, and a system that synchronizes speech, facial expressions, and body gestures in real time. If the technology works as advertised, it could help developers build more believable NPCs, AI assistants, and virtual characters.
TrueNAS 26 beta arrives with OpenZFS 2.4 and Linux kernel 6.18
TrueNAS 26 beta introduces OpenZFS 2.4, Linux kernel 6.18, hybrid flash pool improvements, LXC containers, and new tools for sharing and searching data on your NAS.