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Brian Fagioli is a technology journalist and founder of NERDS.xyz. Known for covering Linux, open source software, AI, and cybersecurity, he delivers no-nonsense tech news for real nerds.

Google TV and Android TV apps must support 64-bit starting August 2026

August 24, 2025August 21, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Android google tv 64 bit

Google TV and Android TV apps with native code must support 64-bit by August 2026, a move aimed at boosting performance and preparing for future devices.

Categories Google, Developer Tags 64-bit apps, Android 15, Android TV, app compatibility, Featured, Google, Google Play, Google TV, Nvidia Shield, Pixel Leave a comment

GE Lighting launches Cync smart dimmer switches with Matter support

August 21, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Cync Keypad Dimmer Smart Switch

GE Lighting has released two new Cync dimmer switches with Matter support and easy DIY installation. Both models are available now on Amazon.

Categories Smart home Tags Alexa, Apple Home, Cync, GE Lighting, Google Home, Matter, smart dimmer switches, smart lighting, SmartThings, Wi-Fi dimmer Leave a comment

LibreOffice 25.8 slams the door on Windows 7 and 8.x

August 21, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Windows 7 old man

LibreOffice 25.8 delivers new functions and better speed, but Windows 7 and 8 users have been cut off as the suite leaves legacy systems behind.

Categories Open source, Software Tags Calc new functions, LibreOffice, LibreOffice 25.8, Linux office software, open source office suite, PDF 2.0 export, Windows 7 support ended, Windows 8 support ended, Writer improvements Leave a comment

Google wants you to pay up for help in your own home

August 20, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Google is rolling out Gemini for Home to replace Assistant on smart speakers and displays. The AI looks powerful, but Google plans to lock some features behind a paid tier.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Google Tags AI assistant, Gemini for Home, Gemini Live, Google, Google Assistant, Google Home, Nest, paid tier, smart home Leave a comment

Google Pixel 10 lineup has Tensor G5 and AI everywhere… but it’s still not an iPhone

August 20, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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The Pixel 10 lineup packs Tensor G5, AI features, and powerful cameras, from the $799 Pixel 10 to the $1,799 Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Impressive specs, but it is still not an iPhone.

Categories Android, Google Tags Android, Gemini Nano, Google, Magic Cue, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pro Res Zoom, Tensor G5 Leave a comment

Thunderbird 142 lands with PDF signatures, new folder options, and critical security fixes

August 20, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Thunderbird 142.0 brings PDF signing, improved folder management, bug fixes, and critical security patches across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Categories Open source, Software Tags CVE, email client, Linux, macOS, Mozilla, PDF signatures, security update, Thunderbird, Thunderbird 142.0, Windows Leave a comment

Kioxia unveils 5TB flash memory module built for the AI and 6G era

August 20, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
KIOXIA 5tb

Kioxia has developed a 5TB, 64GB/s flash memory module prototype designed for AI and edge computing in the post-5G era, tackling latency and bandwidth bottlenecks.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Storage Tags 5TB memory, 6G, AI, edge computing, flash memory, high bandwidth memory, IoT, KIOXIA, PCIe 6.0 Leave a comment

Foxit PDF Editor v2025.2 connects Gmail, Salesforce, and Jira with new AI MCP Host

August 19, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Foxit

Foxit PDF Editor v2025.2 is here with MCP Host, a new AI-driven feature that connects PDFs with Gmail, Salesforce, Jira, and more, alongside fresh audio tools.

Categories Storage, Software Tags AI assistant, document workflow, Foxit, Foxit PDF Editor v2025.2, Gmail, Jira, Mac, MCP Host, PDF editor, Salesforce, Windows Leave a comment

OWC Express 1M2 80G portable SSD delivers 6000MB/s speeds in a fanless design

August 19, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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The OWC Express 1M2 80G portable SSD offers over 6000MB/s speeds, Thunderbolt 5 support, and capacities up to 8TB in a fanless aluminum enclosure.

Categories Storage, Hardware Tags 8TB SSD, external storage, high speed SSD, Mac SSD, NVMe SSD, OWC, OWC Express 1M2 80G, portable SSD, Thunderbolt 5, Windows SSD Leave a comment

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Go in India at ₹399

August 18, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
ChatGPT Go India

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Go in India for ₹399, offering 10x more features than the free plan and UPI payments.

Categories Artificial Intelligence Tags AI affordability India, AI subscription India, ChatGPT Go, ChatGPT Go India, ChatGPT India launch, ChatGPT pricing, ChatGPT Rupees, ChatGPT UPI, OpenAI Leave a comment

SoftBank pours $2 billion into Intel as chip race heats up in the US

August 18, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Intel SoftBank

SoftBank puts $2 billion into Intel, while the Trump administration weighs a 10 percent stake by converting Chips Act funding into equity, highlighting the crossroads for U.S. chipmaking.

Categories Intel Tags AI, chip manufacturing, Chips Act, Intel, investment, Lip-Bu Tan, Masayoshi Son, semiconductor, SoftBank, US government Leave a comment

NVIDIA Blackwell supercharges GeForce NOW with RTX 5080-class cloud gaming

August 18, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
GeForce now nvidia

NVIDIA is rolling out its Blackwell architecture to GeForce NOW, adding RTX 5080-class performance, 5K 120fps streaming, and doubling the game library.

Categories NVIDIA, Gaming Tags Blackwell, cloud gaming, Discord, DLSS 4, Epic Games, GeForce NOW, NVIDIA, PC gaming, RTX 5080, streaming Leave a comment
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