Micron unveils first PCIe Gen6 SSD and it has me salivating
Micron’s newest SSD lineup includes the world’s first PCIe Gen6 drive and a 245TB monster, redefining what’s possible in AI data centers.
NETGEAR Orbi 370 Series skips 6GHz but still brings WiFi 7 mesh to more homes
NETGEAR Orbi 370 Series brings dual-band WiFi 7 to homes with improved speed, coverage, and privacy at a lower price. Now available on Amazon.
Apple opens Manufacturing Academy in Detroit for AI-powered training
Apple is launching a Manufacturing Academy in Detroit on August 19, offering free in-person and virtual training to help U.S. businesses adopt AI and smart manufacturing tools.
Lenovo launches Back to School Sale with big savings on ThinkPads, Chromebooks, and more
Lenovo’s Back to School Sale is now live with weekly discounts on ThinkPads, Yoga laptops, Chromebooks, and accessories. Runs through September 7.
HeliumOS 10 is released with secure boot, BTRFS by default, and an experimental Edge edition
HeliumOS 10 arrives with Zsh, secure boot, Docker, and BTRFS out of the box. The new Edge Edition supports newer kernels and NVIDIA GPUs.
Microsoft’s Project Ire is an autonomous AI that reverse engineers malware with zero human help
Microsoft launches Project Ire, an AI system that reverse engineers unknown software files to classify them as safe or malicious, all without human help.
PayPal brings crypto payments to US merchants
PayPal is going big on crypto, letting US merchants accept over 100 cryptocurrencies with fast settlement and up to 90 percent lower fees.
MSI PRO MP165 E6 portable monitor launches for just $74.97 at Costco
MSI has released the PRO MP165 E6, a portable 15.6-inch monitor for hybrid workers and remote professionals. Available at Costco for $74.97.
Linus Torvalds releases Linux 6.16
Linux 6.16 is here. It’s a stable, low-drama update with lots of small driver fixes, while Linus Torvalds warns the next merge window may get complicated.
Shotcut 25.07, the open-source video editor, lands on macOS, Linux, and Windows with new filters and audio tools
Shotcut 25.07 brings new video and audio editing features, better UI themes, and speech-to-text improvements to Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Slackel 8.0 Openbox Linux distribution now available
Slackel 8.0 Openbox lands with Linux kernel 6.12.39, UEFI support, 32-bit compatibility, and custom GUI tools for fast, portable Linux installations.
Mango AI talking avatar tool lets ugly people make videos without showing their faces
Mango AI makes it easier than ever to create talking head videos using nothing but a photo. If you hate how you look on camera, this tool could be a game changer.