Brian Fagioli 
Microsoft has unveiled Dion, a new open-source optimizer that could make massive AI models faster and cheaper to train by using low rank orthonormal updates.
Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Contacts integration arrives in ChatGPT Pro with GPT-5, making life easier but raising privacy concerns.
The new CrossOver 25.1.0 release fixes launcher and controller issues, improves Steam stability, and enhances Microsoft Office support on Linux.
The Wyze Duo Cam Pan offers two 2K lenses, pan-and-tilt tracking, and full smart home integration for just $69.98.
Plugable’s TBT-UDM Thunderbolt 4 dock delivers dual 4K displays, 100W charging, and 13 ports for both Mac and Windows, priced under $200.
Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara’ beta delivers new features, visual changes, and fingerprint login ahead of its full LTS release, but testers should expect bugs.
The Linux Foundation has updated its inclusive language guide, telling developers to replace common programming terms in what critics call “woke” word-policing.
Kubuntu Focus has unleashed the Zr GEN 1. It’s an 18-inch mobile workstation with up to an RTX 5090 GPU, massive RAM capacity, and ultra-fast PCIe 5.0 storage starting at $4,095.
Ford is putting $5 billion into a new EV platform, a faster production system, and a midsize electric pickup. As a longtime Ford owner, I am excited to see the results.
Stony Brook University has installed New York’s first solar-powered e-scooter and e-bike charging station, tackling safety risks and promoting sustainability.
The United States remains the top AI powerhouse in 2025 with unmatched computing capacity, but other nations are quickly stepping up their game.
AOL will shut down its dial-up Internet service on September 30, 2025, ending a chapter in online history. The AOL Dialer and AOL Shield browser will also be retired.