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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 continues its ongoing love affair with nuclear power

August 18, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Google nuclear

Google is making a historic move into nuclear energy with the Hermes 2 reactor in Oak Ridge, set to power data centers with 50 MW of clean energy by 2030.

Categories Google Tags advanced nuclear, clean energy, data centers, Generation IV, Google, Hermes 2, Kairos Power, nuclear power, Oak Ridge, TVA Leave a comment

Grammarly launches eight new AI agents

August 18, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Grammarly

Grammarly is rolling out eight specialized AI agents inside its new docs platform, helping writers with citations, grading, proofreading, and even predicting reader reactions.

Categories Artificial Intelligence Tags AI detector, AI grader, AI writing assistant, citation finder, Grammarly, Grammarly AI agents, Grammarly docs, paraphraser, plagiarism checker, proofreading tool Leave a comment

Ubuntu Linux 25.10 wallpaper revealed ahead of October release

August 18, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Ubuntu 2510 wallpaper

Canonical has unveiled the official Ubuntu 25.10 wallpaper, showcasing a quokka-themed design that sets the tone for the October 2025 release.

Categories Linux Tags Canonical, GNOME, Linux, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 25.10, Ubuntu 25.10 wallpaper, Ubuntu Linux, Ubuntu release, Ubuntu wallpaper Leave a comment

Shotcut 25.08, the open-source video editor, lands on macOS, Linux, and Windows

August 17, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
shotcut 25 07 linux video editor update

Shotcut 25.08.16 is here with bug fixes, stability improvements, and color space updates. A must-download for users of recent versions.

Categories Open source, Software Tags audio filter fix, BT.2020 support, Fedora Linux, Linux video editor, open source video editor, Shotcut, Shotcut 25.08.16, Shotcut download, Shotcut update, video editor Leave a comment

Google puts $4.5M toward Los Angeles small business wildfire recovery

August 16, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Google Los Angeles

Google is putting $4.5M into Los Angeles small business recovery after the January wildfires, with a broader $15M commitment to relief and resilience.

Categories Google Tags AI tools, Google, Google.org, LA County DEO, Los Angeles, small business, TMC Community Capital, wildfire recovery, YouTube Leave a comment

Blueair launches PetAir Pro purifier with built-in pet bed for cleaner air and cozier pets

August 16, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Dog air purifier

Blueair’s new PetAir Pro combines an air purifier with a pet bed, cleaning the air right where pets rest while saving space.

Categories Hardware, Pets Tags air purifier, Blueair, clean air, HEPA filter, pet air purifier, pet allergies, pet bed, pet dander, pet odors, PetAir Pro Leave a comment

Gemini Wallet launches with passkey security and onchain dashboard

August 15, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Gemini Wallet

Gemini has launched Gemini Wallet, a self-custody crypto wallet with passkey login, free gas sponsorship, and an onchain dashboard for exploring Web3.

Categories Cryptocurrency Tags blockchain, crypto, DeFi, ENS, ethereum, Gemini, Gemini Wallet, passkeys, self-custody, Web3 Leave a comment

OpenAI makes GPT-5 warmer but should AI really act like a friend?

August 15, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Ai confused man

OpenAI is making GPT-5 warmer and friendlier. I like AI that feels like a friend, but is it healthy to blur the line between tool and companion?

Categories Artificial Intelligence Tags AI, AI friendliness, AI personality, artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, GPT-5, GPT-5 update, human-like AI, OpenAI, robotic AI Leave a comment

AI adoption is exploding in creative work but not in security

August 15, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
IMG 3618

Google search data reveals creatives are racing ahead with AI tools in design, audio, and writing, while security professionals remain skeptical.

Categories Artificial Intelligence Tags AI, AI image generator, AI tools, AI voice generator, AI writing assistant, automation, Google search data, TEMPLATE.NET, visual design tools Leave a comment

GNOME 49 Beta lands with new apps Papers and Showtime replacing old favorites

August 15, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Gnome 49 beta

GNOME 49 Beta replaces Evince and Totem with Papers and Showtime, alongside updates to core apps, Wayland improvements, and UI refinements.

Categories Linux, Open source Tags desktop environment, GNOME, GNOME 49, GNOME 49 Beta, GNOME Shell, GTK, Linux, Mutter, Papers, Showtime Leave a comment

LibreELEC 12.2 brings improved Intel and Raspberry Pi support but drops old Nvidia GPUs

August 15, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
LibreELEC

LibreELEC 12.2 improves Intel and Raspberry Pi hardware support, removes aging Nvidia driver, and urges Tvheadend users to move to v4.3.

Categories Linux, Media, Open source Tags aarch64, ARM, Intel, Kodi Omega, LibreELEC, LibreELEC 12.2, NVIDIA, Raspberry Pi, Tvheadend Leave a comment

Canonical brings certified Ubuntu Linux to Qualcomm Dragonwing processors for edge AI innovation

August 15, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Ubuntu dragon

Canonical has released certified Ubuntu Linux images for Qualcomm Dragonwing processors, giving enterprises a secure, long-term platform for edge AI deployments.

Categories Linux Tags Canonical, Dragonwing, edge AI, IoT, Linux, QCS5430, QCS6490, Qualcomm, Ubuntu Leave a comment
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