OpenAI buys Neptune
OpenAI is buying Neptune to expand its ability to track and understand frontier model training in real time.
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AI boom kills Crucial as Micron shuts down consumer brand
Micron is shutting down its Crucial consumer business to focus on AI and enterprise customers which leaves the Crucial brand effectively dead.
AI is rising but teamwork is breaking
A new Forrester study commissioned by Miro shows that companies are embracing AI but losing the teamwork needed to turn those tools into results.
Canonical brings Ubuntu Pro to WSL, giving Windows 11 users a fully supported Linux experience
Canonical is expanding its enterprise subscription to Windows users with Ubuntu Pro for WSL, adding long term security, compliance controls, and management features.
FreeBSD 15.0 drops 32-bit PCs and chases the cloud instead
FreeBSD 15.0 leaves 32-bit PCs behind and leans into modern 64-bit hardware, cloud images, faster storage, and better desktop support, while polishing jails, security, and the toolchain for the next generation of BSD nerds.
Parents warned as OpenAI’s new creepy Santa elf tool grabs photos of their children
OpenAI and NORAD added new holiday tools to the Santa tracker, but the elf photo feature is causing concern as parents upload images of their kids.
Linux 6.18 arrives with a flurry of fixes
Linus Torvalds has released Linux 6.18, packed with fixes across drivers, networking, audio, USB, and more.
4MLinux 50.0 rolls out as the latest version of the minimalist distro
4MLinux 50.0 brings upgraded webcam support, classic utilities, new games, and full self reproducibility in a lightweight Linux package.
Solus 4.8 Linux release brings a new era for the independent distro
Solus 4.8 Opportunity updates the Linux distro with a new epoch, refreshed desktops, modern cleanup, and a stronger foundation for the future.
Microsoft and Crocs team up on wild new Xbox Classic Clogs that look like a game controller
Xbox and Crocs have teamed up on a limited edition Classic Clog that looks like an Xbox controller, complete with molded joysticks, buttons, and a charm pack featuring major gaming franchises.
Lenovo launches Certified Refurbishment Services program to keep aging tech alive
Lenovo is rolling out Certified Refurbishment Services across Europe, offering businesses a way to revive aging devices with fresh warranties and renewed performance.
OpenAI cuts Mixpanel loose after security scare sparks new questions about trust
OpenAI’s late-night Mixpanel breach disclosure raises questions about third-party security and whether developers can still trust the platform’s vendor ecosystem.