The upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel is bringing back a scheduler feature called NEXT_BUDDY that was disabled years ago. This move seems more about cleaning up technical debt than delivering a performance win, as initial results were “at best neutral.”
Mirror Security, a cybersecurity startup from University College Dublin, has raised €2.1 million in pre-Seed funding. The company uses Fully Homomorphic Encryption to let AI process data without ever decrypting it, aiming to solve a major enterprise adoption hurdle.
Analysts forecast a surge in enterprise AI spending to over $2 trillion in 2026, calling it the “year of AI monetization.” The real work, however, will be the unglamorous task of integrating AI into actual business workflows and proving its value.
A new survey of 3,000 cybersecurity managers in the US and UK reveals deep anxiety about nation-state cyber-attacks. A quarter say their top concern is a lack of preparedness for wartime cyber operations, driving major investments in resilience.
AMD is reportedly implementing price hikes across its CPU and GPU product lines. The increases, which could be around 10%, are said to affect the new Ryzen 9000 series and older chips, and take effect at midnight tonight.
China has commissioned a new power plant using advanced gas turbines manufactured domestically for the first time. The units, based on GE Vernova’s design, are part of a strategy to build a dozen per year and cut import dependence.
Apple is shaking up its AI leadership after a series of high-profile stumbles. John Giannandrea is stepping down, with former Microsoft and Google exec Amar Subramanya taking over a division in crisis.
Microsoft is quietly warning users about the risks of its upcoming “agentic OS” features for Windows 11. In a support document, the company admits AI agents could perform unexpected actions or install malware. This comes as user skepticism about autonomous AI in the operating system grows.
Zillow has removed climate risk scores from over 1 million listings after pushback from real estate agents. The data, provided by startup First Street, was blamed for lost sales, raising questions about transparency in the housing market.
Apple is shaking up its AI leadership after reported internal struggles. The company’s AI chief is stepping down as it pushes back key Siri features and reportedly leans on Google’s Gemini.
