MX Linux 25.1 Infinity ISOs arrive with dual-init support and updated Debian kernels

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MX Linux 25.1 Infinity is now available, landing just one week after the beta and officially bringing back dual-init support with systemd and sysvinit on the same ISO. The release is based on Debian 13.3, ships updated Linux kernels, refreshes AHS graphics stacks, and restores one of MX Linux’s most distinctive features without forcing existing users to change their setups.

Tronsmart enters pro audio with Hytune S1 PA system built for performers on the move

Hytune S1

Tronsmart is entering pro audio with the Hytune S1, a 200W all-in-one portable PA system designed for DJs, creators, instructors, and speakers who need powerful sound, long battery life, and simple setup anywhere.

Surfshark rolls out post-quantum VPN protection as most popular apps remain unprepared

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Quantum computers are not ready yet, but attackers are already planning for them. Surfshark’s new post-quantum VPN protection arrives as research shows most popular apps are still relying on encryption that will not survive the next era of computing.

New York Stock Exchange builds tokenized securities platform to bring stocks and ETFs to 24×7 on-chain trading

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The New York Stock Exchange is building a tokenized securities platform that could enable 24×7 trading, instant settlement, and fractional share access for stocks and ETFs.

Microsoft issues emergency out-of-band Windows update to fix January 2026 patch

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Microsoft has released an out-of-band Windows update after the January 2026 security patch caused remote connection failures and shutdown problems across Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server systems.

OpenAI and Elon Musk are fighting a public war over AI, and ChatGPT’s ads may be the turning point

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OpenAI and Elon Musk are no longer quietly disagreeing. Their feud has turned into a public war over the future of AI, and ChatGPT’s move toward advertising may be the moment that changes how users see OpenAI forever.

ChatGPT jumps the shark with ads, and users should be worried

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ChatGPT is preparing to introduce ads into its AI assistant experience, a move that signals a major shift away from the clean, trust-first product users embraced. While OpenAI claims ads will not influence answers, the presence of sponsored content changes how people perceive advice, neutrality, and intent… and may mark the moment ChatGPT officially jumped the shark.

StarTech.com’s Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station turns your laptop into a makeshift desktop

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StarTech.com’s Thunderbolt 5 dock is designed to turn a modern laptop into a makeshift desktop, with triple 4K displays, fast wired networking, and enough power delivery to replace a traditional workstation setup.

GitHub admits its guardrails went too far as outdated defenses blocked real users

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GitHub says outdated abuse protections accidentally blocked normal visitors, prompting a cleanup of old rules and a renewed effort to monitor defensive systems with the same care as platform features. The issue surfaced after users reported unexpected rate limits, revealing emergency controls that stayed active long after the threat faded.

Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2 brings real generative AI to tiny Linux computers

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Raspberry Pi finally brings local generative AI to the Pi 5 with the new AI HAT+ 2 featuring a Hailo 10H accelerator and 8GB RAM enabling compact language and vision models to run without cloud connections while keeping user data private.