Z.ai just open sourced GLM 4.7, and developers may want to pay attention
Z.ai is not a well known name, but its open source GLM 4.7 model targets a real developer problem: keeping AI stable across long running coding workflows.
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MAINGEAR lets gamers bring their own RAM to dodge DDR5 sticker shock
MAINGEAR is rolling out BYO RAM Builds, a new option that lets gamers and creators supply their own DDR5 memory to avoid unpredictable pricing while still getting a fully built and tested system.
Marissa Mayer is back with a startup called Dazzle AI
Former Google and Yahoo executive Marissa Mayer is back with a new AI startup called Dazzle AI. The company just raised $8 million in seed funding and is betting that the future of artificial intelligence is not bigger models, but calmer, more intuitive applications that fit naturally into everyday life.
Patients are using AI for health research, but they do not trust it
Patients are starting to rely on AI tools for health research, but a large survey shows trust remains low due to concerns about accuracy privacy and human connection.
LG Display shows off a 240Hz RGB stripe OLED panel that could finally fix text issues
LG Display is bringing a true RGB stripe OLED panel to monitors at 240Hz, promising better text clarity alongside high refresh gaming performance.
Nissan confirms customer data leak after Red Hat server breach
Nissan says customer data for roughly 21,000 people was exposed after unauthorized access to a Red Hat managed server, raising questions about contractor oversight and enterprise security practices.
Is elementary OS 8.1 the Linux alternative Windows 11 users have been waiting for?
Elementary OS 8.1 is now available, and it raises a real question for PC users frustrated with Windows 11. Is this the Linux desktop that finally makes switching feel safe, calm, and practical?
Samsung is putting Google Gemini AI into your refrigerator, whether you need it or not
Samsung is taking AI out of phones and laptops and placing it directly into the kitchen. At CES 2026, the company plans to unveil refrigerators and other appliances powered by Google Gemini, using cameras and cloud intelligence to track food, manage inventory, and suggest actions. While some design upgrades solve real problems, the deeper push toward cloud based AI inside everyday appliances raises new questions about control, longevity, and whether consumers actually want this level of intelligence watching what they eat.
Linux Mint 22.3 Zena BETA now available
Linux Mint 22.3 Zena is now available as a beta, offering an early look at the next LTS release while clearly warning testers about kernel 6.14, VirtualBox, and older NVIDIA hardware issues.
Firefox promises an AI kill switch
Firefox is responding to heavy criticism over AI being added to the browser by promising a true AI kill switch. The feature would let users permanently disable all AI functionality, restoring control for those who simply do not want it.
Foxit rolls out PDF Editor 2025.3 with stricter compliance controls and more AI features
Foxit has released PDF Editor 2025.3 for Windows and macOS, focusing on stronger compliance controls, improved security for sensitivity labeled documents, and expanded AI powered productivity features aimed at enterprise and regulated users.
Nextdoor adds USGS earthquake alerts
Nextdoor is expanding its real time alerts by integrating earthquake data from the USGS, bringing authoritative seismic information and live neighborhood conversations together in one place.