What the nerds are reading…
Bristol Myers Squibb plans NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD for drug discovery
July 20, 2026
Bristol Myers Squibb is expanding its NVIDIA infrastructure with a Vera Rubin AI factory designed to support drug discovery, proprietary models, and AI-powered scientific research.
ReliaQuest is putting OpenAI deeper inside enterprise cyber defense
July 19, 2026
ReliaQuest is joining OpenAI’s Daybreak Cyber Partner Program to bring more advanced AI capabilities into GreyMatter. The partnership could speed up security investigations, but ReliaQuest has not yet revealed specific features, launch timing, or customer results.
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D targets gamers priced out of high-end PCs
July 19, 2026
AMD is bringing 3D V-Cache gaming performance to a lower price with the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, but Newegg’s single stick DDR5 strategy comes with compromises.
Linux Mint makes Wayland ready for everyday use
July 19, 2026
Linux Mint is preparing to make Wayland a fully supported option in Cinnamon, with improvements for NVIDIA graphics, HiDPI displays, multiple monitors, KVM switches, and application compatibility.
Visa wants to control how banks mint and move stablecoins
July 18, 2026
Visa is expanding deeper into crypto infrastructure with a platform that lets banks and fintechs mint, store, transfer, and redeem stablecoins through a Visa-managed environment.
Gloop wants Gen Z to complete real world challenges instead of doomscrolling
July 17, 2026
Gloop founder Brett Kalina discusses the social app’s video challenges, community verification, teen safety, rewards, monetization, and plans for growth.
Coca-Cola ransomware attack shuts down Fairlife production in the United States
July 16, 2026
Fairlife has temporarily suspended production in the United States after a ransomware attack disrupted systems tied to its operations. Coca-Cola says product quality and safety have not been affected.
1Password lets Claude use your passwords without seeing them, and that is safer than it sounds
July 16, 2026
1Password for Claude allows the AI agent to use approved credentials without seeing the password. The system is safer than it sounds, but authenticated access still carries serious risks.
Marantz launches a new CD player in 2026 and I am surprisingly excited
July 15, 2026
Marantz is launching the CD 70, a premium new CD player that arrives as Gen Z helps bring physical music back into fashion.
Dynabook Portégé Z40L-P puts Intel Arc Pro graphics in a thin Copilot+ PC
July 14, 2026
Dynabook has unveiled the Portégé Z40L-P, a premium 14-inch Copilot Plus PC with optional Intel Arc Pro graphics, Wi-Fi 7, enterprise security, and a user-replaceable battery.