The next AI problem isn’t writing code. It’s understanding it
A new GitLab survey suggests AI coding tools are boosting productivity, but many organizations are struggling to track, govern, and maintain the code those tools generate.
IBM teams with OpenAI to fight AI-powered cyberattacks
IBM has joined OpenAI’s Daybreak Cyber Partner Program and launched a new AI-powered security service designed to identify software vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.
Steam Machine costs more than I hoped but the price isn’t crazy
Valve has brought back Steam Machine with prices starting at $1,049. While I hoped it would come in under $1,000, the actual pricing is easier to understand once you consider today’s hardware market.
OpenAI just exposed how bad AI still is at real science
OpenAI’s new LifeSciBench benchmark was supposed to measure how useful AI can be in scientific research. Instead, it also highlights just how far today’s most advanced models still have to go before they can be trusted with real science.
SparkyLinux 2026.06 arrives with kernel 7 and Debian Testing updates
SparkyLinux 2026.06 brings Linux kernel 7, refreshed Debian Testing packages, updated Firefox and Thunderbird releases, and several desktop options for Linux enthusiasts.
KKR launches Helix with more than $10 billion for AI infrastructure
KKR is making a massive bet on the future of artificial intelligence. The investment giant has launched Helix Digital Infrastructure with more than $10 billion in committed capital, backed by NVIDIA, Vistra, and the Kuwait Investment Authority. Led by former AWS CEO Adam Selipsky, the new company aims to build the data centers, power infrastructure, and connectivity needed to fuel the next phase of AI expansion.
Only 1 in 4 employees say they are ready for AI at work
A new Skillsoft report claims companies are deploying AI tools faster than employees can realistically adapt. While most workers already use AI at work, only a small percentage say they actually feel prepared to use the technology effectively, revealing a major disconnect between leadership expectations and employee confidence.
Alpine Linux 3.24 brings GNOME 50, COSMIC, and major cleanup
Alpine Linux 3.24.0 arrives with Linux kernel 6.18, GNOME 50, COSMIC desktop support, and aggressive removal of aging packages like GTK+ 2, Qt 5 components, and libsoup 2.
Fedora Linux 43 exposes 20-year-old Microsoft Outlook security failure
A Fedora 43 and Dovecot 2.4 upgrade may have uncovered an old Microsoft Outlook behavior where SSL/TLS settings allegedly failed to properly encrypt POP3 email connections.
XYZ turns 12 as .xyz domains hit 10 million registrations
XYZ Registry is celebrating the 12th birthday of .xyz after surpassing 10 million domain registrations across its portfolio. The once unconventional extension has become especially popular with AI startups, blockchain projects, developers, and forward thinking tech brands, including NERDS.xyz.
Linux Lite 8.0 arrives with custom gaming kernels and private AI
Linux Lite 8.0 Final is here with custom desktop and gaming kernels, GTK4 applications, Calamares installer support, and a huge collection of new in-house tools. The lightweight Linux distro continues to target beginners, Windows switchers, and power users alike.
Acer says this tiny AI workstation can run 200 billion parameter models locally
Acer introduced a tiny AI workstation powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max+ processors that the company says can handle massive AI models locally.