Acer says this tiny AI workstation can run 200 billion parameter models locally
Acer introduced a tiny AI workstation powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max+ processors that the company says can handle massive AI models locally.
Brian Fagioli
Brian Fagioli
Acer just announced a Debian Linux gaming handheld
Acer may have announced one of the most interesting handhelds of Computex 2026 with the Debian Linux-powered Nitro Blaze Link streaming device.
Plugable TBT-UDH2 dock packs 140W charging and dual HDMI 2.1
Plugable’s new TBT-UDH2 Thunderbolt 5 dock skips the dongle nonsense by offering dual HDMI 2.1 ports, 140W charging, and broad compatibility.
Logitech Signature Comfort Plus adds dedicated AI key to new keyboard and mouse lineup
Logitech’s new Signature Comfort Plus lineup includes a dedicated AI key, cushioned palm support mouse, quieter typing, and Easy-Switch multi-device support.
Rhino Linux 2026.1 revives Ubuntu’s forgotten convergence dream
Rhino Linux 2026.1 adds Lomiri desktop support for x86_64 and ARM64 systems, bringing Canonical’s abandoned convergence vision back into the spotlight for Linux enthusiasts.
MX Linux 25.2 “Infinity” keeps things simple while other distros chase AI
MX Linux 25.2 “Infinity” delivers Debian 13.5 updates, newer kernels, Mesa 26, and installer improvements while staying focused on practical Linux computing.
OWC Stack AI brings Thunderbolt 5 local AI support to Windows and Linux
OWC Stack AI aims to help Windows and Linux users run larger AI models locally while reducing cloud AI costs and privacy concerns.
IBM bets $1 billion on new U.S. quantum chip foundry company Anderon
IBM is launching Anderon, a standalone quantum chip foundry company backed by a proposed $1 billion CHIPS award and another $1 billion from IBM itself. The move signals a major push to keep quantum manufacturing and innovation rooted in the United States.
Nitrux 6.1 arrives with Linux kernel 7.0.8 and major Hyprland upgrades
Nitrux 6.1.0 brings Linux kernel 7.0.8, Hyprland 0.55.1, MauiKit 4.0.3, updated KDE components, OpenRC-focused improvements, and tighter desktop integration for modern hardware.
Q&A: Ditto says social media became sterile and the internet should be fun again
I spoke with Derek Ross from Soapbox about Ditto, decentralized social networking, internet nostalgia, customization, moderation, and why the company believes social media has lost its personality.
Debian 13.5 reminds Linux users why boring distributions still win
Debian 13.5 bundles a huge collection of security updates and bug fixes, reminding Linux users why stable, reliable distributions still matter.
Ditto wants to bring back the weird customizable internet people actually loved
Soapbox has launched Ditto, a decentralized social platform focused on customization, open protocols, and bringing back the personality the internet seems to have lost.