AlmaLinux 10.2 Lavender Lion Beta supports older CPUs while RHEL moves on
AlmaLinux 10.2 Beta Lavender Lion is here with Linux kernel 6.12, x86-64-v2 support, i686 userspace, Btrfs boot support, and updated developer tools.
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FIS and Anthropic bring agentic AI to banking, targeting financial crime investigations
FIS is working with Anthropic to bring agentic AI into banking, starting with financial crime investigations that could shrink from days to minutes while keeping humans in control.
Google celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with AI-driven history experience
Google is marking America’s 250th anniversary with a new AI-powered experience that brings historical archives, founding stories, and national parks to life online. The project blends patriotism with modern tech, offering an interactive way to explore the nation’s past from anywhere.
Levoit Vital Pet Pro air purifier targets pet odors with smart features and easier maintenance
Levoit Vital Pet Pro air purifier brings smart controls odor reduction and easier maintenance to homes with pets.
IBM says CEOs are reshaping leadership roles as AI creeps deeper into decision making
IBM says CEOs are restructuring leadership for AI, but that huge Chief AI Officer stat raises some real questions.
Canonical pushes Ubuntu Linux on Windows again, but this time it feels like a sales pitch
Canonical’s latest blog is less about how to run Ubuntu on Windows and more about why businesses should embrace it. The company is clearly positioning WSL and Ubuntu Pro as enterprise-ready solutions.
qBittorrent 5.2.0 arrives for Windows, Mac, and Linux
qBittorrent 5.2.0 is here for Windows, Mac, and Linux, bringing performance improvements, WebUI upgrades, and new customization features. It remains my go-to torrent client thanks to easy VPN binding for safer downloads.
Ask.com shuts down after nearly 30 years, taking Jeeves with it
Ask.com just shut down after almost 30 years, and with it goes Jeeves, the butler who once made searching the web feel almost human.
OpenAI launches Advanced Account Security with YubiKey support to lock down ChatGPT accounts
OpenAI is tightening ChatGPT security with passkeys and hardware keys, ditching passwords entirely. It is powerful protection, but there is a catch that could lock you out.
Calibre 9.8 update adds local AI support and practical fixes
Calibre 9.8 adds support for local AI providers, letting users run features without the cloud. The update also improves mobile browsing, stability, and everyday usability.
Washington insiders admit AI is slipping beyond government control
A new survey shows overwhelming concern among U.S. policy insiders that AI is advancing faster than governments can regulate it. With fears ranging from job disruption to misinformation and even existential risk, the people closest to the policymaking process are sounding the alarm that regulation is not keeping pace.
Casio G-SHOCK teams up with Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu for limited edition watches
Casio is leaning heavily into Star Wars hype with new G-SHOCK watches inspired by The Mandalorian and Grogu. With rugged designs, collector-focused extras, and familiar features, these limited models target fans who want a bit of fandom on their wrist without sacrificing durability.