Linux 6.19 Gets Smarter AES-GCM, Filling a Zen 3 Gap
The Linux kernel is getting a performance boost for encryption. New optimizations in the 6.19 release specifically benefit AMD Zen 3 and modern Intel CPUs with advanced vector extensions.
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The UK’s EV Tax Gamble: A Messy Blueprint for the World
The UK is breaking a major taboo by introducing a tax on electric vehicle driving. Starting in 2028, EV owners will pay a per-mile levy, a messy experiment that could make or break the transition.
Windows 11 Finally Crosses 65% on Steam, But Linux Hits a Record
The November 2025 Steam Hardware & Software Survey is out, and it shows Windows 11’s steady march forward. However, it also reveals a notable jump for Linux, suggesting some gamers are looking beyond Microsoft’s ecosystem.
The UK’s Quantum Bet: Can It Pay Off Before Everyone Else?
According to an IBM executive, quantum computing could add £212bn to UK GDP by 2045. But the country’s lead is fragile. Here’s what needs to happen next.
Windows 11’s Market Share Just Did Something Weird
New data from Statcounter reveals a puzzling trend for Microsoft. Despite being the only supported version, Windows 11’s market share fell in December, while the unsupported Windows 10 actually gained ground. This comes as the overall Windows ecosystem continues to slowly lose users to other platfor
Google’s AI Chips Could Be Its Next $900 Billion Bet
Google’s in-house AI chips, called TPUs, are a major reason its stock surged 31% last quarter. Investors are betting the company could start selling them, creating a potential $900 billion revenue stream. The internal strength is clear, but the external market is a whole different game.
Amazon’s new AI chips get a major boost from Nvidia
Amazon is integrating Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion into its next-gen Trainium4 AI accelerators for a 6x performance boost. Meanwhile, its long-teased Trainium3 chips are finally hitting the market, packed into massive 144-chip servers.
Linux 6.19 Revives an Old Scheduler Trick, But Why?
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.”
Opera’s Browsers Get a Free Gemini AI Upgrade
Opera is integrating Google’s Gemini AI directly into its browsers, including Opera One and GX. The feature offers real-time page analysis and summaries, with claims of 20% faster responses in the new Opera Neon browser.
London’s AI Push Is Clogging the Grid and Stalling Homes
A new report from London’s Planning and Regeneration Committee says surging electricity demand from data centers is contributing to delays in building new homes. The committee makes ten recommendations, including creating a separate planning use class for data centers. They warn that without strateg